The US Constitution for Kids

Why was it important that the Constitution was written?

• The colonists wanted independence from Britain.

• It made it clear how the new government would operate.

• Everyone would learn to read.

• They didn't have computers.

What is the US Constitution called? 

• highest law in the land

• The pre amble

T/F: Any law created must follow what is written in the US Constitution. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 2017

• 1787

• 1472

What is the main focus of the seven articles?

• The biographies of the writers.

• The rights of the people.

• The way the government works.

• The budget.

What is the main focus of the 27 amendments?

• The laws of the land.

• The way the government works.

• They correct the mistakes in the first part of the Constitution.

• The rights of the people.

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments of the Constitution.

• A part of the Constitution that protect the most basic rights of US citizens. 

• A part of the Constitution that guarantees citizens freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly.

• All of the above.

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• The 19th amendment

• The 15th amendment

• The 13th amendment

What are the Bill of Rights?

• first 10 changes to the Constitution

• 27 changes to the Consititution