The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution Quiz

Match the phrase from the U.S. Constitution with its explanation.

1. Which phrase means that the people of the United States are the United States?

• “We the people”

• “Establish justice”

• “Secure the blessings of liberty”

• “In order to form a more perfect union”

Match the phrase from the U.S. Constitution with its explanation.

Which phrase means that all the states should work together for a strong country?

• “We the people”

• “Establish justice”

• “Secure the blessings of liberty”

• “In order to form a more perfect union”

Match the phrase from the U.S. Constitution with its explanation.

Which phrase means that we should always work to make sure our rights and the rights of others are protected?

• “We the people”

• “Establish justice”

• “Secure the blessings of liberty”

• “In order to form a more perfect union”

Match the phrase from the U.S. Constitution with its explanation.

Which phrase means that we want laws and courts that are fair?

• “We the people”

• “Establish justice”

• “Secure the blessings of liberty”

• “In order to form a more perfect union”

Match the phrase from the U.S. Constitution with its explanation.

Why does the U.S. Constitution have a preamble?

• To tell Britain that we wanted to be our own country

• To tell France that we were creating a new government

• To tell Americans what their government would do for them

BONUS: What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• In order to

• WE THE PEOPLE

• Once upon a time

• The United States

BONUS: What does the Preamble begin with?

• "We the People of the United States..."

• "In order to form a more perfect union..."

• "To whom it may concern..."

• "Hereby declare the independence..."

BONUS: How many Bill of Rights are there?

• 15

• 10

• 27

BONUS: How many amendments or changes were made to the Constitution?

• 10

• 25

• 37

• 27

BONUS: Fun Fact: Who wrote the Constitution?

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln