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Understanding the United States Constitution: Key Questions and Concepts

This engaging content explores essential questions about the United States Constitution, its foundational principles, and the structure of government. We delve into who is known as the "Father of the Constitution," the definition of a constitution, and governing documents before the Constitution. Topics include the branches of government, the Bill of Rights, terms of office, checks and balances, and the historical context of U.S. democracy. Perfect for students and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of American governance.

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Understanding the United States Constitution: Key Questions and Concepts

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  1. Test 8

  2. Who is called the “Father of the Constitution?” • George Washington • Thomas Jefferson • James Madison • Patrick Henry

  3. 2. Which of the following is a good definition of “constitution?” • Instruction manual • Peace treaty • Declaration of war • History book

  4. 3. What document governed our country before we had a constitution? • Declaration of Independence • Articles of Confederation • Common Sense • The Rights of Man

  5. 4. Who truly runs a democratic country? • A president • A congress • A king • The people

  6. 5. What type of government has representatives that make decisions for the people? • Monarchy • Republic • Dictatorship • Empire

  7. 6. Which branch of our government is responsible for making laws? • Executive • Judicial • Legislative • The king

  8. 7. What is the groups of experts, appointed by the President and approved by the Senate, who assist in making executive decisions? • City Council • Cabinet • Estate General • Electoral College

  9. 8. Which branch of Congress is based on population? • House of Representatives • Senate • Parliament • National Assembly

  10. 9. How many members are in the House of Representatives? • 100 • 500 • 450 • 435

  11. 10. How long is a President’s term? • 10 years • 2 years • 4 years • 6 years

  12. 11. To which branch of our government does the Supreme Court belong? • Executive • Legislative • Judicial • Senate

  13. 12. Why does our government have a “checks and balances” system? • To keep each branch from getting too powerful • To prevent a war • The people can’t be trusted and need a strong government • To prevent having a king or queen

  14. 13. Why do we have a Bill of Rights? • To keep people from voting in a bad president • To prevent other countries from invading • To protect the people from the government • To tell the king we need to be independent

  15. 14. What is it called when we add something to the Constitution with a 2/3 vote by Congress? • Amendment • Appendix • Glossary • Article

  16. 15. How long is a term in the Supreme Court? • 5 years • 7 years • 4 years • Life-long

  17. 16. How many senators does each state have? • 2 • 4 • 6 • Depends on its population

  18. 17. How old do you have to be to be President of the United States? • 25 • 30 • 35 • 90

  19. 18. What does the First Amendment protect for all Americans? • The right to have guns • The right to have a fair trial • Protects against cruel and unusual punishment • Freedom of speech, religion, and the press

  20. Bonus: What are the first 3 words of our Constitution?

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