The U.S. Constitution Facts

2. When was the document written?

• a. 1776

• b. 1861

• c. 1787

3. What is the nickname of the Constitution?

• a. The highest law in the land

• b. The federal republic

• c. The important paper

4. What is the Constitution?

• a. a document used for banks

• b.  a written plan (framework) for how the government works

• c. None of the above

5. What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• a. Hello, it's me

• b. Pay attention now

• c. This is government

• d. None of the above

6. Why does the Constitution begin with the words 'We the People?"

• a. Because the president has all the power

• b. Because people can do whatever they want

• c.  The government exists for the people, by the people

7. Aside from setting up the government, what does the Constitution do?

• a. Protects people's rights

• b. Allows people to do whatever they want

8. What is the Constitution divided into?

• a. chapters

• b. articles

• c. Units

9. What are amendments?

• a. laws

• b. additions or changes to the Constitution

9. What are the first ten amendments called?

• a. The laws

• b. The rights

• c. The Bill of Rights

10. What does the First Amendment protect?

• a. Freedom of Speech

• b. Freedom of Religion

• c. Freedom of Assembly

• d. All of the above (plus Freedom of the Press)