Exploring the United States Constitution for Kids

The video provides an overview of the U.S. Constitution, its origins, and its significance. It explains the historical context leading to its creation, the structure of the government it established, and the importance of the Bill of Rights. The video also highlights key amendments and the Constitution's lasting impact as a guiding document for over 200 years.

What year was the United States Constitution written?

• 1791

• 1787

• 1781

• 1776

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish the first government of the United States

• To draft the new Constitution

• To create the Bill of Rights

Why was a new Constitution needed instead of just improving the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles were lost

• The Articles were too strong

• The Articles were never ratified

• The Articles were too weak

Who was in charge of the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What does the Preamble of the Constitution explain?

• The rights of the states

• The process of making amendments

• The purpose of the Constitution

• The structure of the government

Which branch of government is created by the first Article of the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

What are changes to the Constitution called?

• Amendments

• Clauses

• Bills

• Articles

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The process for ratifying the Constitution

• The list of state powers

• The introduction to the Constitution

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is the significance of the 19th Amendment?

• It allowed people to vote regardless of race

• It gave women the right to vote

• It lowered the voting age to 18

• It abolished slavery