The Big Rulebook of the United States
In 1787, a group of friends, we call them the Founding Fathers, gathered to write a rulebook for their club. This wasn't an ordinary club, but a whole nation, the United States. Their rulebook, the US Constitution, has guided the country since then. The rulebook starts with a 'Preamble' that sets the goal for their club. They wanted to ensure justice, tranquility and liberty for all the members of their club. The rulebook also describes the three leaders: the President, the Congress, and the Courts, and tells them how to make and enforce rules. Over time, the founders realized they left out some rules, so they added them as 'Amendments.' The first ten amendments were so important, they got a special name, the 'Bill of Rights.' Did you know the rulebook was written on four large sheets of parchment, made from animal skin?
Question 1
What is the 'Preamble' according to the context?
The beginning of a book
The summary of a story
The starting phase of the US Constitution setting the goal
Explanation. In the context, 'Preamble' refers to the starting phase of the US Constitution where the goal for the nation is set.
The end of a book
The middle part of a book
Question 2
Who were the three leaders described in the rulebook?
The King, The Queen, and The Knight
The President, The Congress, and The Courts
Explanation. The three leaders described in the rulebook, the US Constitution, are the President, the Congress, and the Courts.
The Captain, The First Mate, and The Crew
The Teacher, The Principal, and The Students
The Father, The Mother, and The Child
Question 3
What is the 'Bill of Rights'?
The first ten rules of a game
The ten commandments in Christianity
The first ten songs in a music album
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution
Explanation. In the context, 'Bill of Rights' refers to the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
The first ten members of the club
Question 4
What was the rulebook made from?
Paper
Wood
Stone
Parchment made from animal skin
Explanation. The rulebook, the US Constitution, was written on four large sheets of parchment, made from animal skin.
Metal
Question 5
What was the purpose of writing the rulebook?
To play a game
To establish a club
To guide the operation of the United States
Explanation. The purpose of writing the rulebook, the US Constitution, was to guide the operation and governance of the United States.
To write a novel
To create an art piece
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