Introduction: The Constitution of the United States of America

Discover the US Constitution for kids! Explore the Preamble and Bill of Rights.

Watch the following video about to learn about the different parts of the Constitution At the time it was written, the Constitution had the Preamble and how many articles? 26 7 10 The first 3 articles give us what? The Bill of Rights The Articles of Confederation The 3 branches of government Watch this video of the preamble to our Constitution. Fill in the missing words to our Preamble. We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Watch the attached video to learn more about the Bill of Rights. Match the amendments. First Amendment grants freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest Sixth Amendment provides a speedy and public trial by jury for all who are accused of a crime Ninth Amendment states that no one’s Constitutional rights should be used to infringe upon the rights of another citizen Eighth Amendment prevents those accused of suffering cruel and unusual punishment Second Amendment grants the right to bear arms Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property Fifth Amendment allows all citizens due process and states that a person cannot be forced to serve as a witness against himself when accused of a crime Tenth Amendment provides each state with powers that are not specifically assigned to the nation’s government in the Constitution Third Amendment states that soldiers cannot take over a home during war or peace without the homeowner’s permission Seventh Amendment allows a trial by jury to be held for certain civil disputes Why is it important that the Constitution allows itself to be amended? What might happen if it did not allow itself to be amended? Make sure you answer BOTH questions