Constitution Day Quiz September 17, ????
Question 1 ____ 1. The Constitution of the United States is ?. a. the oldest document in world history b. the Supreme Law of the Land c. the same as the Declaration of Independence
Question 2 ___ 2. How many amendments (changes to the Constitution) are in the Bill of rights? a. 5c. 10 b. 7d. 21
Question 3 ___ 3. Which Branch (part) of government makes the laws? a. Legislative Branch (Congress) b. Executive Branch (President) c. Judicial Branch (Judges and Supreme Court)
Question 4 ___ 4. Which Branch (part) of government enforces the laws (makes sure the laws are followed)? a. Legislative Branch (Congress) b. Executive Branch (President) c. Judicial Branch (Judges and Supreme Court)
Question 5 ___ 5. Which Branch (part) of government interprets the laws (makes sure the laws fair and just and in keeping with the spirit of the Constitution)? a. Legislative Branch (Congress) b. Executive Branch (President) c. Judicial Branch (Judges and Supreme Court)
Question 6 ___ 6. What is the first paragraph of the constitution called? a. Preamble b. Introduction c. Article I
Question 7 __ 7. What year was the Constitution written? a b c d. 1987
Question 8 Short answer: 8. List up to five guaranteed freedoms or rights written in the U.S. Constitution.