Social Studies 1.1 - 1.6

When was the US Constitution written?

• 1789

• 2020

• 1846

• 1992

What is the introduction to the US Constitution called?

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Amendment

What was the purpose for creating the US Constitution?

• To create a more perfect government & unite Americans in a peaceful nation.

• To create a bunch of rules that are not important

When was the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution?

• 1791

• 2019

• 1901

• 1892

What is the Bill of Rights?

• Rules no one has to follow

• A list of rights all Americans are entitled to have

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 19

• 10

• 27

• 100

How many Amendments are in the Constitution?

• 5

• 10

• 34

• 27

Which branch of government writes or makes new laws?

• Constitution

• Legislative

What was the name of the deal that doubled the size of the United States?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Purchase

What happened to the size of the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The US got smaller

• The US doubled in size