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 Preamble Picture Parade
Name: _______________________________ Date: ____________
Instructions: Spend some time thinking about the meaning of each picture card and then cut them
out. Arrange the cards in order and glue them to a sheet of notebook paper to create a picture-
based representation of the Preamble to 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 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. Source: www.archives.gov

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 Preamble Picture Parade
ANSWER KEY

We the People of in Order to form a establish Justice,

the United States, more perfect Union,

insure domestic provide for the promote the general Welfare,

Tranquility, common defence
(defense),

If students
use a
different
order, it’s ok
as long as
they can
defend their
picture
and secure the Blessings of do ordain and establish this
choices.
Liberty to ourselves and our Constitution for the United
Posterity, States of America.

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 Preamble Headlines
Name: _______________________________ Date: ____________
Instructions: Read each headline and match it to a phrase from the Preamble to the
Constitution. You may use answers more than once.

___ 1. Congress Adds $20 Million to the Army’s A. We the People of the
Budget United States

___ 2. The Constitution is Still the Law of the Land B. In order to form a more
perfect Union
___ 3. New Training Program for Judges Increases
Fairness C. Establish Justice

___ 4. The Government’s Goal Should be to Make D. Insure (Ensure)

Sure All Citizens are Healthy and Safe domestic tranquility

___ 5. The Population of the United States Reaches E. Provide for the common
an All-Time High defense

___ 6. We Must Protect Freedom for Ourselves and F. Promote the general
Future Generations welfare

___ 7. Peaceful Days are Ahead for Citizens of the G. Secure the blessings of
United States liberty to ourselves and
our posterity
___ 8. When We Work Together to Make a Better
Country, Everyone Wins H. Do ordain and establish
this Constitution for the
___ 9. The Men and Women of the Navy Proudly United States of
Protect our Waters America

___ 10. Is Our Justice System Set Up to Give

Suspected Criminals a Fair Trial?

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 Preamble Headlines
ANSWER KEY
E 1. Congress Adds $20 Million to the Army’s Budget A. We the People of the
United States
H 2. The Constitution is Still the Law of the Land
B. In order to form a more
C 3. New Training Program for Judges Increases perfect Union
Fairness
C. Establish Justice
F 4. The Government’s Goal Should be to Ensure the
Health and Safety of Its Citizens D. Insure (Ensure)
domestic tranquility
A 5. The Population of the United States Reaches an
All-Time High E. Provide for the common
defense
G 6. We Must Protect Freedom for Ourselves and
Future Generations F. Promote the general
welfare
D 7. Peaceful Days are Ahead for Citizens of the
United States G. Secure the blessings of
liberty to ourselves and
F 8. When We Work Together to Make a Better our posterity
Country, Everyone Wins
H. Do ordain and establish
E 9. The Men and Women of the Navy Proudly this Constitution for the
Protect our Waters United States of
America
C 10. Is Our Justice System Set Up to Give
Suspected Criminals a Fair Trial?

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Defend the Branches of Government
Name: _______________________________ Date: ____________
The United States has been invaded by aliens. The alien leader wants to change our system of
government. He says that having three branches of government is unnecessary and that the
government will run more efficiently if there is only one main leader. Your task is to teach the
aliens about our branches of government and explain how the branches work together to make
America a great place to live.

How the legislative branch works:

How the judicial branch works:

How the
executive branch
works:

How the branches work together:

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Defend the Branches of Government
ANSWER KEY
The United States has been invaded by aliens. The alien leader wants to change our system of
government. He says that having three branches of government is unnecessary and that the
government will run more efficiently if there is only one main leader. Your task is to teach the
aliens about our branches of government and explain how the branches work together to make
America a great place to live.

How the legislative branch works:

• Congress makes laws for our country.
• Congress is made of two houses: The Senate
and the House of Representatives.
• Congress has other jobs, too. They print
money, declare war, approve new Supreme
Court Justices, and more.

How the judicial branch works:

How the • The head of the judicial branch is the Supreme
executive branch Court.
The Supreme Court reviews laws made by
works: •
Congress to decide if they follow the Constitution.
• The head of the
executive branch in • The Supreme Court is the highest court in our
the United States nation and they have the final say in all cases.
is the President.
• The executive
branch enforces How the branches work together:
the laws of the U.S. • Having 3 branches of government means that no
• This branch of
government makes person or group gets too powerful.
sure that the laws • Each branch has power that balances the power of
created by the other branches.
Congress are • The 3 branches work together to make our
followed and government run.
obeyed properly.

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Branches of Government Movie Script
Name: _______________________________ Date: ____________
Brandt Pritt is a famous movie producer. He has been hired to produce a movie that
showcases the ways that the Branches of Government work together. After reading through
the script, Brandt is a bit concerned that some of the facts are not accurate. Help him decide
what to include or cut from the movie by coloring in one rectangle per statement.

Congress vetoes a The Supreme Court The President

law passed by the cancels a law that is declares war on a
President. unconstitutional. rival nation.
True - Keep it True - Keep it True - Keep it
False - Cut it False - Cut it False - Cut it

Congress temporarily The President asks The Supreme Court

closes the Supreme Congress to approve decides not to pay
Court. a new Justice. members of Congress.
True - Keep it True - Keep it True - Keep it
False - Cut it False - Cut it False - Cut it

Congress passes a The President asks The Supreme Court

new child safety law. the Supreme Court selects an important
to pass a new law. case to hear.
True - Keep it True - Keep it True - Keep it
False - Cut it False - Cut it False - Cut it

The President asks The Supreme Court Congress creates a

Congress to declare votes to elect new new budget for the
war. members of Congress. United States.
True - Keep it True - Keep it True - Keep it
False - Cut it False - Cut it False - Cut it
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Branches of Government Movie Script
ANSWER KEY
Brandt Pritt is a famous movie producer. He has been hired to produce a movie that
showcases the ways that the Branches of Government work together. After reading through
the script, Brandt is a bit concerned that some of the facts are not accurate. Help him decide
what to include or cut from the movie by coloring in one rectangle per statement.

Congress vetoes a The Supreme Court The President

law passed by the cancels a law that is declares war on a
President. unconstitutional. rival nation.
True - Keep it True - Keep it True - Keep it
False - Cut it False - Cut it False - Cut it

Congress temporarily The President asks The Supreme Court

closes the Supreme Congress to approve decides not to pay
Court. a new Justice. members of Congress.
True - Keep it True - Keep it True - Keep it
False - Cut it False - Cut it False - Cut it

Congress passes a The President asks The Supreme Court

new child safety law. the Supreme Court selects an important
to pass a new law. case to hear.
True - Keep it True - Keep it True - Keep it
False - Cut it False - Cut it False - Cut it

The President asks The Supreme Court Congress creates a

Congress to declare votes to elect new new budget for the
war. members of Congress. United States.
True - Keep it True - Keep it True - Keep it
False - Cut it False - Cut it False - Cut it
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 Bill of Rights Color Code
Name: _______________________________ Date: ____________
Instructions: Read each scenario and decide which Amendment is related. Color the entire
rectangle in the indicated color if individual rights were respected. Color the rectangle with
stripes if individual rights were not respected.
1st Amendment = red
3rd Amendment = green
5th Amendment = orange
7th Amendment = gray
Bryson Smith carries essential
medical equipment in his
backpack. Last week, police
forcefully took his backpack and
searched it while Bryson was
eating in a restaurant. The police
had no warrant and Bryson did
not give his permission for the
search.
Jordan McCray is accused of
the crime of burglary. Because
she has a history of escape, the
judge says that Jordan has to
stay in jail until her trial starts.
The judge says that he wants
her to think about her actions so
he’s going to keep her in jail for
three years before starting her
trial.
Reba recently found out that
her neighbors are part of a small
religious group that worships the
sun. Reba does not approve of
this religion and tries to get the
family to leave. State officials
tell Reba to leave the family
alone because they have the
right to worship who and how
they choose.
2nd Amendment = blue
4th Amendment = yellow
6th Amendment = pink
8th Amendment = purple
Lillian Grama knowingly
The music group, Fun Vibrations,
committed a crime when she
wants to offer a concert in the
vandalized her ex-friend’s car.
park. 500 people show up to
The judge decided that her
listen to music and picnic at the
punishment should be harsh. He
park. The police walk around
said that Lillian will be sentenced
during the concert to help keep
to dig ditches and move heavy
everyone safe.
rocks for ten years.
Mitzi Baynes is an elderly widow
who lives alone in the suburbs.
In our modern time, people are
Mitzi wants to sue her neighbor,
free to purchase houses
Mr. Smith, because she says that
anywhere, including near military
his dogs destroyed the expensive
bases. We can rest assured
fence around her property. The
that we will not be forced to
judge tells Mitzi to use some
house soldiers in our private
wood to fix the fence herself
homes.
and just try to get along with
her neighbor.
Maliki immigrated from an African
country several years ago and Brittany Small was the lookout
worked hard to become an when her friend stole a car.
American citizen. Maliki has When Brittany is asked in court
never been accused of a crime. to tell what happened during the
When he tries to buy a gun, the robbery, she says that she will
shop owner calls the police and not admit to anything and will not
the police tell Maliki that he is not give any information that could
allowed to have access to possibly lead to her arrest.
weapons.
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 Bill of Rights Color Code
Instructions: Read each scenario and decide which Amendment is related. Color the entire
rectangle in the indicated color if individual rights were respected. Color the rectangle with
stripes if individual rights were not respected.
1st Amendment = red
3rd Amendment = green
5th Amendment = orange
7th Amendment = gray
Bryson Smith carries essential
medical equipment in his
backpack. Last week, police
forcefully took his backpack and
searched it while Bryson was
eating in a restaurant. The police
had no warrant and Bryson did
not give his permission for the
search.
Jordan McCray is accused of
the crime of burglary. Because
she has a history of escape, the
judge says that Jordan has to
stay in jail until her trial starts.
The judge says that he wants
her to think about her actions so
he’s going to keep her in jail for
three years before starting her
trial.
Reba recently found out that
her neighbors are part of a small
religious group that worships the
sun. Reba does not approve of
this religion and tries to get the
family to leave. State officials
tell Reba to leave the family
alone because they have the
right to worship who and how
they choose.
ANSWER KEY
2nd Amendment = blue
4th Amendment = yellow
6th Amendment = pink
8th Amendment = purple
Lillian Grama knowingly
The music group, Fun Vibrations,
committed a crime when she
wants to offer a concert in the
vandalized her ex-friend’s car.
park. 500 people show up to
The judge decided that her
listen to music and picnic at the
punishment should be harsh. He
park. The police walk around
said that Lillian will be sentenced
during the concert to help keep
to dig ditches and move heavy
everyone safe.
rocks for ten years.
Mitzi Baynes is an elderly widow
who lives alone in the suburbs.
In our modern time, people are
Mitzi wants to sue her neighbor
free to purchase houses
in a jury trial because she says
anywhere, including near military
that his dogs destroyed the
bases. We can rest assured
expensive fence around her
that we will not be forced to
property. The judge tells Mitzi to
house soldiers in our private
use some wood to fix the fence
homes.
herself and just try to get along
with her neighbor.
Maliki immigrated from an African
country several years ago and Brittany Small was the lookout
worked hard to become an when her friend stole a car.
American citizen. Maliki has When Brittany is asked in court
never been accused of a crime. to tell what happened during the
When he tries to buy a gun, the robbery, she says that she will
shop owner calls the police and not admit to anything and will not
the police tell Maliki that he is not give any information that could
allowed to have access to possibly lead to her arrest.
weapons.
©2017 Jenifer Bazzit www.thriveingradefive.com
 Bill of Rights Cafe
Name: _______________________________ Date: ____________
Your task is to calculate the cost of each customer’s ticket. First, decide which amendment
relates to each dish. Write the amendment numbers in the $ blanks. Then, add the numbers to
find the total amount due.

Bill of Rights Cafe Bill of Rights Cafe

Fair Punishments Panini
No Soldiers in My House Salad
Don’t Tell on Myself Taco
Total Amount Due
Reasonable Bail Amounts Rice Noodles
$ $
Sign My Petition Pepperoni Pizza
$ $
No Warrant…No Search Soda
$ $
$ Total Amount Due $

Bill of Rights Cafe Bill of Rights Cafe

Share My Opinion Chocolate Shake
Legally Own a Gun Lasagna
My Religion – My Business Burger
Total Amount Due
Peacefully Gather Green Tea
$ $
Freedom of the Press Pasta
$ $
No Soldiers in My House Salad
$ $
$ Total Amount Due $

Bill of Rights Cafe Bill of Rights Cafe

Sign My Petition Pepperoni Pizza
Don’t Tell on Myself Taco
No Warrant…No Search Soda
Total Amount Due
I Want a Jury for my Lawsuit Lobster
$ $
Speedy Trial Spaghetti
$ $
Fair Punishments Panini
$ $
$ Total Amount Due $
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 Bill of Rights Cafe
ANSWER KEY

Bill of Rights Cafe Bill of Rights Cafe

Fair Punishments Panini Reasonable Bail Amounts Rice Noodles
$8 $8
No Soldiers in My House Salad Sign My Petition Pepperoni Pizza
$3 $1
Don’t Tell on Myself Taco No Warrant…No Search Soda
$5 $4
Total Amount Due $ 16 Total Amount Due $ 13

Bill of Rights Cafe Bill of Rights Cafe

Share My Opinion Chocolate Shake Peacefully Gather Green Tea
$1 $1
Legally Own a Gun Lasagna Freedom of the Press Pasta
$2 $1
My Religion – My Business Burger No Soldiers in My House Salad
$1 $3
Total Amount Due $4 Total Amount Due $5

Bill of Rights Cafe Bill of Rights Cafe

Sign My Petition Pepperoni Pizza I Want a Jury for my Lawsuit Lobster
$1 $7
Don’t Tell on Myself Taco Speedy Trial Spaghetti
$5 $6
No Warrant…No Search Soda Fair Punishments Panini
$4 $8
Total Amount Due $ 10 Total Amount Due $ 21
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