The U.S. Constitution (HMH)

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the first set of rules for the United States after the Revolutionary War?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution of the United States

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

What does it mean to ratify a document?

• To formally approve it.

• To reject it formally.

• To amend the document.

• To review the document informally.

Why are the amendments important in the Constitution?

• They give people many rights.

• They limit the power of the government.

• They establish the judicial system.

• They outline the responsibilities of citizens.

What is the function of the judicial branch?

• It interprets the laws.

• It creates the laws.

• It enforces the laws.

• It evaluates the laws for constitutionality.

What are the three branches of government?

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

• Legislative, Administrative, and Regulatory.

• Judicial, Executive, and Local.

• Legislative, Executive, and Federal.

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• It introduces the Constitution and outlines the goals of the government.

• It serves as a conclusion to the Constitution.

• It lists the amendments to the Constitution.

• It defines the powers of the President.

What is a constitution?

• A document that outlines the laws of a country.

• A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

• A collection of treaties between nations.

• A guideline for the conduct of international relations.

What does the legislative branch do?

• It makes the laws.

• It enforces the laws.

• It interprets the laws.

• It executes the laws.

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual rights.

• A document outlining the structure of the government.

• A list of laws passed by Congress in the 18th century.

• An agreement between the states and the federal government.