The U.S. Constitution

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A. A list of the 13 colonies

• B. A book about the Revolutionary War

• C. The plan for how the U.S. government works

• D. A set of rules from Great Britain

Why was the Constitution written?

• A. The king asked for it

• B. The Articles of Confederation were too weak

• C. To write new laws for Britain

• D. Because the Declaration of Independence said to

Where was the Constitution written?

• A. Boston

• B. New York City

• C. Philadelphia

• D. Washington, D.C.

Who is called the "Father of the Constitution"?

• A. James Madison

• B. George Washington

• C. Thomas Jefferson

• D. Benjamin Franklin

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

• A. To carry out the laws

• B. To make the laws

• C. To judge the laws

• D. To vote for the President

What is the job of the Executive Branch?

• A. To run the courts

• B. To make laws

• C. To carry out the laws

• D. To write the Constitution

How many branches of government did the Constitution create?

• A. One

• B. Two

• C. Three

• D. Four

What are "checks and balances"?

• A. A way to make money

• B. When one branch helps another

• C. A way to check who wins elections

• D. A way for branches to limit each other's powers

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• A. The Articles

• B. The Bill of Rights

• C. The Preamble

• D. The Declaration

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• A. To give more power to the President

• B. To list the names of the delegates

• C. To protect the rights of the people

• D. To end the war