The U.S. Constitution (Brainpop)

What is a constitution?

• A basic set of rules for adults

• A basic set of rules for foreigners visiting the U.S.

• A basic set of rules for government

• A basic set of rules for schools

A law is unconstitutional if...

• If it hurts people's feelings

• If more than 100 people petition the government against it

• If the law conflicts with the Constitution

• If the states don't want to follow it

What is the Preamble?

• It is a part of the Bill of Rights

• The main body of the Constitution

• The introduction of the Constitution

• It is the END of the Constitution

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

• 27

• 10

• 5

• 15

True/False: Popular Sovereignty can also be a form of self-government.

• True

• False

What ae the first three words of the Constitiution?

• We the People

• We the Society

• We are Americans

• We the Citizens

People elect leaders to _________ the people and makes choices on their behalf.

• rule

• organize

• order

• represent

True/False: The principle of Limited Government prevents our leaders from having too much power.

• True

• False

The balance between the state and national power is called...

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Which of the following is a power that the Federal Government has?

• Declare war & print money

• Control City Governments

• Make direct decisions about education in the 50 states

• Issue driver's licenses