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Printable civics worksheet on the U.S. Constitution Preamble and Congress with questions on the legislative branch and representation.
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The Constitution Preamble and the Legislative Branch

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This printable civics worksheet for grades 4–8 covers the Preamble to the Constitution and the structure of Congress. Students answer multiple-choice and open-response questions about which branch makes laws, the bicameral system, and the roles of the House of Representatives and Senate. Includes a word bank with key terms like tranquility, justice, and liberty. Suitable for civics units, government review, or homeschool instruction.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Civics
Grade Level:
4th – 8th Grades
Updated April 2026

Word Bank

  • tranquility
  • defense
  • liberty
  • constitution
  • people
  • walfare
  • ordain
  • justice
  • perfect

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