Introduction: The Constitution of the United States of America

Explore the US Constitution! Learn about the Preamble, Articles, and Bill of Rights.

Watch the following video about to learn about the different parts of the Constitution As you watch, answer the multiple choice below. Feel free to go back in the video if needed 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 What are changes to the Constitution called? amendments vetos articles How many amendments are there today 10 26 27 What # amendment gave women the right to vote? 21 13 19 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