Constitution Basics
In what year was the Constitution signed?
1787
Which branch makes federal laws?
Legislative
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
This document declared the American colonies independent from Great Britain in 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This branch of government is responsible for making federal laws.
What is the legislative branch?
What famous phrase begins the Constitution?
"We the People"
Which branch is headed by the President?
Executive
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st
This war led to American independence from Great Britain.
What is the Revolutionary War?
This principle means that government power comes from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
Which branch includes the Supreme Court?
Judicial
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th amendment
This system of government preceded the Constitution and was replaced because the national government was considered too weak.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This principle divides government power among the federal government and the states.
What is federalism?
What document governed the United States before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment protects the right to a speedy and public trial?
Sixth Amendment
This city hosted the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
What is Philadelphia?
This document protects individual freedoms while also placing limits on government power.
What is the Bill of Rights?
How many times has the Constitution been amended?
27 times
What principle divides government power between the federal government and the states?
Federalism
Which amendment says powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people?
10th
This 1787 gathering brought delegates together to create the framework for the new U.S. government.
What is the Constitutional Convention?
This phrase from the Constitution establishes that government gets its authority from the people
What is “We the People”?