The U.S. Constitution Comp Test

This is an informational text because it features all of these EXCEPT.

• information about a real topic

• headings and subheadings to signal what comes next

• made-up characters

• central ideas supported by key details and facts

Who was James Madison?

• general in the Revolutionary War

• first Vice President

• fourth president of the United States

• last person to sign the Declaration of Independence

Which of these does NOT describe the Constitution?

• it contains all the laws for all the states

• it says how much power the branches of government can have

• it's a symbol of democracy

• it's the plan for how the government works

What was the first set of rules for the United States called?

• Rules of the States

• Rules of the Colonies

• Constitution of the Colonies

• Articles of Confederation

Fifty-five delegates met to write the constitution. What are delegates?

• the smartest people from an area

• people who volunteered to help

• people chosen at random to make decisions to help people

• people chosen to make decisions for a larger group

Which is not a part of the Constitution?

• glossary

• preamble

• articles

• amendments

What is the purpose of the preamble?

• it tells Americans their rights

• it tells Americans why they need a Constitution

• it tells Americans what the laws are

• it tells Americans who is in charge

Which is NOT a branch of government?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Presidential

• Executive

Where is the Judicial Branch headquartered?

• the Washington Monument

• the Capitol building

• the White House

• the Supreme Court

Which of these is NOT an amendment?

• all Americans can vote

• Americans cannot be made slaves

• American can belong to any religion they choose

• Americans 18 or older can vote