📜 Part 1: Constitution Structure Knowledge

I can describe the purpose and structure of the U.S. Constitution and identify its main components.

1. What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

To declare independence from Britain

To establish the framework of the U.S. government

To list all laws for citizens to follow

To create the Bill of Rights only

2. Which part of the Constitution begins with "We the People"?

Article I

The Preamble

The Bill of Rights

Article III

3. Match each Article to its corresponding branch of government by filling in the blanks:

Article I creates the _________________ branch (Congress)

Article II creates the _________________ branch (President)

Article III creates the _________________ branch (Supreme Court)

4. The system that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful is called:

⚖️ Part 2: Bill of Rights Analysis

I can analyze key amendments in the Bill of Rights and explain their significance for protecting citizens' rights.

5. Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

1st Amendment

2nd Amendment

4th Amendment

5th Amendment

6. The 4th Amendment protects citizens from:

Cruel and unusual punishment

Unreasonable searches and seizures

Being forced to testify against yourself

Excessive bail amounts

7. Give a modern example of how the 1st Amendment protects citizens today:

🏛️ Part 3: Constitutional Principles in Action

I can evaluate how constitutional principles affect government and citizens today.

8. Why did the framers believe a Bill of Rights was necessary? Use evidence to support your answer.

9. Choose one constitutional principle (federalism, separation of powers, or checks and balances) and explain how it affects your daily life:

10. Extension Activity (Advanced Learners): Research and describe a current constitutional debate or Supreme Court case. How does it relate to the principles we studied?

Constitution Structure Analysis

Constitution Structure Analysis

📜 Part 1: Constitution Structure Knowledge

⚖️ Part 2: Bill of Rights Analysis

🏛️ Part 3: Constitutional Principles in Action

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