Understanding the U.S. Constitution

The video explains the U.S. Constitution, a document over 200 years old that governs the United States. It was created after the Articles of Confederation failed to provide a strong central government. The Constitution established a representative democracy with three branches of government and a list of rights for Americans. It can be amended, though the process is challenging, and has been done 27 times to address issues like slavery and voting rights. The Constitution remains the supreme law, adaptable to the nation's needs.

What document governs the United States, despite being over 200 years old?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

What was the initial set of rules for the United States called?

• The Magna Carta

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

What type of government did the U.S. Constitution establish?

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

How many branches of government does the U.S. Constitution divide power between?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

What is required for a constitutional amendment to be ratified?

• Approval by the United Nations

• Approval by Congress and state legislators

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Approval by the President

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• The 1st Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 26th Amendment

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

• The 26th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 21st Amendment

What is the significance of the 26th Amendment?

• It established the income tax

• It lowered the voting age to 18

• It granted women the right to vote

• It abolished slavery

Why is the U.S. Constitution considered the supreme law of the land?

• It evolves with the nation's needs

• It is the oldest document

• It was written by the founding fathers

• It can never be changed

How many times has the U.S. Constitution been amended?

• 50 times

• 10 times

• 100 times

• 27 times