Lesson 1: Building the Foundation
Handout 1

U.S. Constitution

An Anticipation Guide

Directions: Read each statement below and decide if you agree or disagree with what it says. Write a brief rationale to support your answer.

  Agree Disagree  
1) _____ _____ The U.S. Constitution has never been changed since it was written in 1781.
2) _____ _____ The U.S. Constitution is divided into Articles and Amendments.

3)

_____ _____ An amendment is a change.
4) _____ _____ The Bill of Rights was part of the original U.S. Constitution.
5) _____ _____ The Constitution sets up the three branches of government.
6) _____ _____ The Executive branch is the strongest branch of our government.
7) _____ _____ The Judicial branch of our government is in charge of all laws.