Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What is the Constitution?

• A book of stories

• A special document for the United States

• A list of games to play

• A recipe book

When was the Constitution written?

• 1492

• 1776

• 1787

• 2000

What is the nickname for the Constitution?

• The Big Book of Rules

• The Freedom Paper

• The Highest Law in the Land

• The People's Promise

What happens if a new law goes against the Constitution?

• The new law becomes more important

• The Constitution changes to fit the new law

• The new law cannot be passed

• Everyone votes again on the new law

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• Hello, America

• We the People

• Our Great Nation

• Freedom for All

Why does the Constitution start with "We the People"?

• Because it was written by many people

• Because it is a story about people

• Because the government works for and by the people

• Because it lists all the people in the country

How many articles and amendments are in the Constitution?

• 5 articles and 10 amendments

• 7 articles and 27 amendments

• 10 articles and 50 amendments

• 27 articles and 7 amendments

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Book of Laws

• The Freedom List

• The Bill of Rights

• The People's Rules