The Preamble
Describe the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution.
To explain the purpose of the Constitution and state the goal of the new government.
Name one other country in the world that uses a ratified Constitution.
Many answers - students should think about their global constitution project.
Article V of the Constitution details the amendment process. What fraction of the states must vote in favor of an amendment in order for it to be ratified?
a. 2/3
b. 3/4
c. 3/5
d. 9 states total
b. 3/4
What is one restriction on the constitutional right to freedom of speech?
You can not incite a riot.
You can not yell fire in a theatre.
When the United States was founded, who had the right to vote?
Be specific
Wealthy, white, land-owning, free, men
True or False: The Minnesota State Constitution has a Preamble.
True
Describe the history of one or more Constitutions from another country outside the United States.
Student Response
Article VI of the Constitution details the swearing-in process for the President. It says that there can be tests; however, which test is specifically banned?
a. Economic stability exam
b. Religious tests
c. Citizenship Test
d. Mental Stability Test
b. Religious Tests
What is one limit on the Constitutional right to the freedom of religion?
You are not allowed to harm those of another religion.
a. 13th
b. 15th
c. 19th
d. 23rd
c. 19th
What are the first three words of the Preamble of the Constitution?
"We the People"
Who is the head of the executive branch in the Minnesota State Constitution?
The governor.
How many of the states needed to vote in favor of the new Constitution in order for it to be ratified?
a. 12
b. 7
c. 9
d. 10
c. 9
What is one reason that Indigenous people in the United States are still struggling to use their right to vote today?
Mandated ID with a federal address.
On reservations, they often do not have a physical address; they have a PO box. Without their physical address, they cannot vote.
Before African Americans were allowed to vote, they had to obtain citizenship. Which amendment granted them citizenship?
a. 19th
b. 13th
c. 27th
d. 14th
d. 14th
What government was in place before the Constitution was ratified?
hint hint: it failed!
The Articles of Confederation
What are the duties of the Legislative Branch outlined by the Minnesota State Constitution?
To write laws and pass them to the executive branch for ratification.
If a person from Minnesota is charged with a felony and then they flee to Oregon. What should Oregon do, according to article IV.
Uphold the law of the state they were charged in and enforce any consequences that were set forth.
Student response, see all options on Google Classroom.
What argument was made in favor of lowering the voting age from 21 to 18?
If people were old enough to go to war and fight for the country, they should be old enough to vote for the leaders of that same country.
When the Founding Fathers were creating the Constitution, what were they trying to avoid?
Think about King George
They were trying to avoid having a government that could become too powerful.
Describe one difference between the Constitution of another country and the U.S. Constitution.
Student responses will vary.
True or False: A territory within a state may apply for state citizenship.
false.
What is one limit on the freedom of religion when students are in school?
The school can not sponsor or host any religiously driven events or meetings. However, students can organize their own events and meetings while at school.
What territory was granted the right to vote in the 23rd amendment?
Washington D.C.