Constitution and Bill of Rights Review

What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?

• Life, Liberty, Property

• We the People

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Congress, President, Court

What are changes or additions to the Constitution called?

• Articles

• Amendment
• Ratification
• Veto

The 8th Amendment states that it is illegal to do what?

• Use hunting dogs to catch deer for Sunday dinner.

• Give cruel and unusual punishment.

• Accuse someone of breaking the law.

• Print your own money.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• It protects the basic rights of individual citizens.

• It allows states to challenge the federal government in every decision.

• It describes the job of the president, congress, and the courts.

• It provides for a military force that protects our country.

Who wrote the Bill of Rights and is also considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Jonathan Jay

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the purpose of the preamble?

• It introduces the Constitution and the reason it was written.

• The Preamble tells about the laws of our country.

• The Preamble explains each branch of governments powers.

• The Preamble tells how to amend the Constitution.

Select all 3 branches of the Federal Government.

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Federal Branch

• Executive Branch

What is Federalism

• All powers given to the president

• All powers given to the state government

• All powers given to the federal government

• States share power with the federal government

 Who was the first president of the United States?

• James Madison
• George Washington
• Christopher Columbus
• Donald Trump

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A bill that the United States had to pay

• The bill you get when you become a citizen

• The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution

• Not important - who cares about that anyway?