Do you get the parts of the Constitution confused? Here’s a chance to get them untangled!
The Constitution is made up of different parts, which often get talked about as separate
documents: the Preamble, the Articles, the Bill of Rights, and the Amendments.
Directions: Unscramble the mixed up descriptions of the parts of the Constitution. Color each
title for a part of the Constitution with a different color. Then color the phrases that describe
that part with the color.
First 3 deal with
the separate
branches of
government
Similar to the beliefs
of the Iroquois
League
of Nations
These change
the Constitution
Made up of
first ten
amendments to
the Constitution
These provide
protection for
citizens’ basic rights
and freedoms
More can
be added to
the
Constitution
Final Section
of the
Constitution
Last 4 discuss the powers
of the states and
procedures for amending
the Constitution
We the people of the United States, in
order to form a more perfect union,
establish justice, insure domestic
tranquility, provide for the common
defense, promote the general welfare,
and secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our posterity, and do
ordain and establish this Constitution
for the United States of America.
ONLY
52
words
long
In the beginning, the
states insisted that
this be added to the
Constitution
Main body of
the Constitution
Presently there
are 27
First one
protects
freedom of
speech, thought
and belief
Introduction to
the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Articles
Amendments