Understanding the Bill of Rights

Dan introduces the Constitution and its first 11 amendments, focusing on the Bill of Rights. Students engage in a coloring activity to learn about the amendments' history and significance. The lesson emphasizes the protective role of the Bill of Rights and concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• The first 11 amendments of the US Constitution

• The history of the US Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The entire US Constitution

What are the first ten amendments of the US Constitution collectively known as?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

In what year did the first ten amendments become part of the Constitution?

• 1787

• 1795

• 1791

• 1801

What color were the first ten amendments colored in the activity?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Blue

What year was the 11th amendment added to the Constitution?

• 1800

• 1795

• 1791

• 1789

What color was used to highlight the 11th amendment?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Green

• Pink

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To expand government powers

• To establish state laws

• To protect citizens from government overreach

• To outline the duties of the President

How many articles are there in the US Constitution?

• 7

• 27

• 10

• 5

How many amendments does the US Constitution have?

• 27

• 15

• 30

• 10

Why was the Bill of Rights written?

• To establish a monarchy

• To make the government more powerful

• To ensure citizens are happy and free

• To limit the rights of citizens