US Government and Constitutional Amendments

Teacher Jennifer from US Citizenship Podcast discusses the US Constitution, its articles, and amendments. The Constitution is the supreme law, setting up the government and protecting rights. The video covers the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, state powers, and the process of amendments. It also details the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments, including voting rights and presidential terms. The session concludes with a review and questions about the Constitution.

What is the supreme law of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The US Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Federal

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

What is one power that belongs to the states?

• Issue driver's licenses

• Regulate trade

• Print money

• Declare war

Which amendment protects the freedom of speech?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Second Amendment protect?

• Freedom of religion

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom of assembly

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To establish state powers

• To protect individual freedoms

• To define the judicial system

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 14th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What age must citizens be to vote for President?

• 25 years

• 21 years

• 18 years

• 16 years

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 20th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

What is the introduction to the US Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Articles

• The Amendments