United States Constitiution

Select the purposes of the United States government as stated in the Constitution

• Ensure domestic tranquility and justice

• Secure the blessings of liberty

• Promote the general welfare

• Form a more perfect union

• Provide for the common defense

The first three words to the U.S. Constitution establish that...

• The branches of government.

• The limitations on individual rights.

• The power of the government shall come from the people.

• The system to make changes to the U.S. Constitution.

Which phrase best completes the diagram?

• Recommended by Committee

• Proposed by Congress

• Proposed by General Assembly

• Recommended by Governor

What famous phrase does the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States start with?

• "All Men are Created Equal"

• "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"

• "We the People"

Which statement is TRUE about amending the Constitution of the United States?

• The amendment process is simple and new amendments are passed every year.

• Amendments are not passed very often because the process is complex.

This image refers to the 3rd Amendment. How many amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution so far?

• 10

• 17

• 23

• 27

Changes to the U.S. Constitution such as the one that gave us the freedoms in this picture are known as?

• Articles

• Charters

• Grievances

• Amendments

Where are the goals and purposes of the national government listed?

• The Bill of RIghts

• The Preamble

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the federal amendment process?

• Amendments are proposed by Congress and ratified by the President.

• Amendments are proposed by Congress and ratified by State Legislatures.

• Amendments are proposed by Congress and ratified by the Supreme Court.

The Preamble lists the ...

• powers of the three branches of government.

• rights of the individual.

• purposes and goals of the government and reasons for writing the Constitution.

• limitations placed on citizens' freedoms.