1. What are the first words of the Preamble to the Constitution?
A. "We the people of the United States"
2. How many Colonies had to ratify the Constitution for it to become law?
B. 9
3. Which of these states was not among the first three to ratify?
D. Vermont
4. How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
B. 27
5. Which article established the executive branch of the government?
B. Article II
6. When was the Constitution signed?
C. Sept. 17, 1787
7. True or false: Thomas Jefferson did not sign the Constitution.
True
8. About how many words are in the Constitution, including the amendments?
B. 7,500
9. True or false: The word democracy is not mentioned in the Constitution.
True
10. Where is the original handwritten Constitution currently stored?
A. Washington, D.C.
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A. Harris of AR 2:16PM January 15, 2010