Part 2: National and State Government

Questions: Section 1

Comprehension Questions

  1. A document that gives rules about how a government is organized and run is called a what?
  2. What are changes to the Constitution called?
  3. What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
  4. How many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution since the Bill of Rights?

Critical Thinking Question

  1. Which of the 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution do you think is the most important? Explain.