U.S. Constitution

What is the U.S Constitution?

• Supreme law of the land

• An amendment

• A system of government

• A group of people who make laws

In the Preamble, what does the phrase "establish Justice" mean?

• to gain and keep peace in the United States

• set up a fair system of laws

• for all citizens throughout the United States of America

• to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

What are the first 3 words of the U.S Constitution?

• Life, liberty, and happiness

• We the People

• Liberty or Death

• We the Kings

What is the Bill of Rights?

• An add-on to the Declaration of Independence

• The lasts words of the Preamble

• The first 3 words of the Constitution

• The first 10 Amendments

What is an Amendment?

• A document that replaces the Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

In the Preamble, what does the phrase "insure domestic Tranquility" mean?

• to gain and keep peace in the United States

• to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

• for all citizens throughout the United States of America

• in order to begin a better national government

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of travel

• Right to vote

• Right to a fair trial

Why did the founders of the Constitution create a separation of powers between the three branches?

• So that one branch of government would not have too much power.

• So that everyone could be equal.

• So that people could vote.

• So that the president could have all the power

How many colonies (or states) were part of the U.S. when the Constitution was signed?

• 50

• 25

• 11

• 13

Two states did not sign the Constitution because it did not include a ____________.