Understanding the Constitution M1

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A list of school rules
• The laws and plan for our government

What does the Constitution do?

• Chooses the president
• Explains how the government works

Who has to follow the Constitution?

• Only the president
• Everyone in the United States

What are the first 10 amendments called?

• The Rules of School
• The Bill of Rights

Why is the Constitution called a 'living document'?

• Because it changes over time
• Because it's written on paper

What are amendments?

• New rules added to the Constitution
• States in America

What is one freedom the Constitution gives us?

• The right to vote
• The right to skip school

Who wrote the Constitution?

• The police
• The Founding Fathers

How many branches of government does the Constitution create?

• Three
• One

What does the Constitution say the government must do?

• Protect our rights and freedoms
• Give everyone a car