NC: Structure of the US Constitution

How many amendments have been added over time?

• 10

• 27

• 30

• 50

What does it mean to "amend" the Constitution?

• To interpret the Constitution in a new way.
• To ignore parts of the Constitution.
• To enforce the Constitution without changes.
• To formally change or add to the Constitution.

What are the three sections of the United States Constitution?

• Introduction, Chapters, Provisions
• Preamble, Sections, Clauses
• Foreword, Articles, Regulations
• Preamble, Articles, Amendments

Which of the founding principles of the US Constitution means that the government draws its power from the people; that the citizens of the nation are the true rulers - because citizens choose (vote) and decide what the government should be and what it should do?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

The goals and purpose of the US Constitution are stated in an introductory paragraph called the Preamble. In the paragraph, what does the line

"We the People" mean?

• This refers to the men who were elected to sit as legislators in the government

• This refers to the Supreme Court justices who will protect the citizens with good judgements

• This refers to the citizens of the United States, who are creating and supporting the Constitution

Which part of the US Constitution creates the Legislative Branch of government?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article VI

The US Constitution is organized into several important parts. Each part has a specific purpose. The part that serves at the introductory paragraph and states the goals and purpose of the Constitution is called the _________.

• Article I

• Constitutional Declaration

• Declaration of Articles

• Preamble

How many Articles does the Constitution have?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 27

The Constitution is split up into three parts. What are those three parts?

• Preamble, Amendments, and Overrides

• Amendments, Articles, and Laws

• Preamble, Articles, and Amendments

• Articles, Preamble, and Repeals

Which Term? - The introduction to the United States Constitution.

• Article 1

• Preamble

• Article III

• Judicial