Understanding the Constitution

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A list of school rules
• A book of American songs
• The laws and plan for our government
• A story about American heroes

What does the Constitution do?

• Gives everyone homework
• Teaches us how to drive
• Explains how the government works
• Chooses the president

Who has to follow the Constitution?

• Only the president
• Only students
• Only teachers
• Everyone in the United States

What are the first 10 amendments called?

• The Rules of School
• The Bill of Rights
• The Founding Papers
• The Declaration of Law

Why is the Constitution called a 'living document'?

• Because it can dance
• Because it's written on paper
• Because it changes over time
• Because it lives in the library

What are amendments?

• School supplies
• New rules added to the Constitution
• States in America
• Holidays

What is one freedom the Constitution gives us?

• The right to play video games
• The right to vote
• The right to eat pizza
• The right to skip school

Who wrote the Constitution?

• The students
• The police
• The Supreme Court
• The Founding Fathers

How many branches of government does the Constitution create?

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

What does the Constitution say the government must do?

• Give everyone a car
• Protect our rights and freedoms
• Close all schools on Friday
• Let kids be president