United States Constitution and Government

Parts of the Constitution

100

These are the first three words of the Constitution.

We the People

200

This is another word for the introduction to the Constitution.

Preamble

300

This part of the Constitution is the name for the first ten amendments.

Bill of Rights

400

This is the number of rights listed and described in the Bill of Rights.

10

500

This section of the Constitution describes the way our government should be structured and explains the three branches.

Articles

You Have Rights!

100

This First Amendment right allows you to speak freely, as long as you don't cause harm to others. Answer must begin with "Freedom of..."

Freedom of Speech

200

This First Amendment right allows you to believe what you want and to worship freely, as long as you don't cause harm to others. Answer must begin with "Freedom of..."

Freedom of Religion

300

This First Amendment right allows you to print and publish what you want,but there are limitations. Answer must begin with "Freedom of..."

Freedom of the Press

400

This First Amendment right allows you to gather in public, peaceful protest of the government, but there are limitations. Answer must begin with "Freedom of..."

Freedom of Assembly

500

This First Amendment right allows you to let the government know that you think something they are doing is wrong and not be punished for it. Answer must begin with "Freedom to..."

Freedom to Petition

That's History

100

Name one person who signed the Constitution.

James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton

200

This person became the president of the United States after the Constitution was approved by all states.

George Washington

300

This is the city where the Constitution was created. 

Philadelphia

400

This is the year that the Constitution was written.

1787

500

These two states were the last of the thirteen to ratify or approve the Constitution. Name one.

Rhode Island and North Carolina

Who's Job Is It?

100

This branch is responsible for creating laws.

Legislative Branch

200

This branch has court cases that determine if laws are fair or constitutional.

Judicial Branch

300

This person is the Commander and Chief of the military.

President

400

This branch is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Legislative Branch

500

This branch of government can reject or veto laws proposed by Congress.

Executive Branch

Roles Within The Branches

100

This person is the head of the Executive Branch.

The president

200

The United States Congress is divided into the House of Representatives and the ______________.

Senate

300

This is the highest court of the court system.

Supreme Court

400

This is the number of senators that each state has representing them.

2

500

This is the name for the president's group of advisors.

The cabinet