Constitution

What is the primary purpose of a Constitution?

• To list rules for playground games

• To serve as the ultimate rulebook for a country

• To decide who gets a cookie after a game

• To describe how to download new games

What was the name of the first attempt at a government for the United States after the American Revolution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitutional Convention

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

In what year and city did delegates gather to write the new U.S. Constitution?

• 1776, Boston

• 1787, Philadelphia

• 1789, New York

• 1800, Washington D.C.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main branches of government established by the Constitution?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

What is one of the six main goals outlined in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a new king

• To establish justice

• To promote individual wealth

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To define the powers of the President

• To protect the freedoms of individuals

How many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution since its creation in 1787?

• 10

• 18

• 27

• 50

What unique characteristic does the U.S. Constitution hold among written constitutions worldwide?

• It is the longest written constitution.

• It is the only constitution that can be amended.

• It is the oldest written constitution still in use today.

• It was written by a single author.

What are the first 3 words of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• I Pledge Allegiance

• We the People

• We hold these