Constitution Basics
100 – What document is the supreme law of the United States?
The Constitution
100 – What are the first three words of the Preamble?
We the People
100 – Which article creates the legislative branch?
Article I
100 – What branch can veto laws passed by Congress?
Executive
100 – What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
200 – In what year was the Constitution signed?
1787
200 – Which phrase in the Preamble means “keep the country safe”?
Provide for the common defense
200 – How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
200 – What branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial
200 –How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
300 – How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?
9 states
300 – The Preamble explains the goals or the ______ of the Constitution.
Purpose
300 – Which article explains how the Constitution can be changed?
Article V
300 – Which branch can override a presidential veto?
Legislative
300 - Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
400 – Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
400 – Which part of the Preamble refers to maintaining peace at home?
Insure domestic tranquility
400 – Which article creates the judicial branch?
Article III
400 – What power allows the Senate to approve treaties?
Senate
400 – Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
500 – What document did the Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
500 – What does “We the People” show about where power comes from?
Power comes from the people
500 – Which article says the Constitution is the supreme law of the land?
Article VI
500 – Why are checks and balances important?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
500 – What amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment