United States Constitution Review Activities for Civics & American History

This United States Constitution Review Activities kit includes four review puzzles that cover key concepts and vocabulary related to the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Preamble, and the Structure and Principles of the U.S. Constitution. 

The worksheets include a maze escape, crossword puzzle, vocabulary word search, and an emoji riddle for students to crack! Perfect for Civics, American History, or American Government students, these puzzles can serve as extra enrichment, test prep, or easy sub plans! 

This resource is compatible with the following Florida State Standards for Middle School Civics:

• Standard 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government. 

This United States Constitution Review Activities resource includes:

✯ A Maze Escape. Students navigate the maze of multiple-choice review questions by drawing a straight line through each correct answer. Questions include vocabulary definitions and key concepts related to the Structure and Principles of the Constitution, as well as the Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention. 

Sample questions in the Maze Escape:

• This rebellion was fought over debts incurred during the American Revolution. (Shays’ Rebellion)
• This Article of the Constitution sets up the Executive Branch, led by the President of the United States. (Article II)
• This principle of the Constitution ensures that each branch of government regulates the other two. (checks and balances)

✯ A Vocabulary Crossword with key words related to the U.S. Constitution

Sample Crossword clues include:

• One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that any changes to the document required this type of vote. (Unanimous)
• This Article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch, led by the Supreme Court. (Article III)
• The constitution creates this type of government, where the government’s power is restricted and no one is above the law. (Limited)

✯ A Vocabulary Word Search with a word bank full of vocabulary terms.

• Vocabulary from the Word Bank include: Preamble, Article, Amendments, Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Federalism, Popular Sovereignty, Checks and Balances, and more!

✯ An Emoji Riddle activity. Students decipher emoji codes that represent the seven principles of the Constitution. A super fun activity!

• The seven constitutional principles covered are: popular sovereignty, federalism, republicanism, individual rights, limited government, checks and balances, and separation of powers. 

✯ Answer keys for each activity!

These review activities are engaging, fun, and great for end-of-unit reviews, emergency sub plans, extra enrichment, or review before an end of course final exam! Suitable for Civics, American History, and American Government classes.

This resource is presented as a non-editable, printable PDF and includes answer keys. A digital version is also available through TPT Easel! Easel Activities can be assigned directly to your Google Classroom, or you can generate a link to share with students via email or your LMS!

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