US Constitution Almost Painless Video

What is the name of the introduction to our Constitution which sets up the goals or purpose of the government?

• • The Pre-Constitution

• • The Preamble

• • The Prequel

• • The Preposition

Why wasn't the Constitutional Convention held in Washington D.C.?

• • because Philadelphia was the capital at the time and Washington D.C. wasn't built yet.

• • because they were afraid that if they went to Las Vegas that Benjamin Franklin would gamble too much.

• • because most of the delegates at the convention were from Virginia.

• • because it was the only building in the U.S. large enough for the 55 delegates to meet in.

What is the name of the principle that divides the powers of government between the Federal and State levels?

• • Federalism

• • Feudalism

• • Divisiveness 

• • Foundationalism

What keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful in our government?

• • Judges and Juries

• • Umpires and Referees

• • Checks and Balances

• • Kings and Queens

How many Amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?

• • There are as many as the government wants

• • There are 100, 2 for each state

• • There are 10

• • There are 27

TRUE of FALSE:  The Constitution is a set of guidelines that organizes our government

• True

• False

TRUE of FALSE:  A Constitutional Government limits the powers of the government.

• True

• False

In a Federal System of government (a system based on Federalism), the Federal government shares power with the States.

• True

• False

The Constitution is a permanent document which may never be changed

• True

• False

There are only 10 amendments to the Constitution

• True

• False