The Constitution | Street Smarts | PragerU Kids

Hey, before we start this episode, here's a quick preview of what's coming up. It pays to know your civics, literally. In this competitive game show, Street Smarts, test your knowledge about US history and government as Uncle Sam quizzes contestants. Enjoy the rest of our videos for all ages when you subscribe at prageru.com. Today's episode of Streets Smart Civics Edition is on the United States Constitution. Visit prageruids.com to download this awesome infographic and play along. [Music] This is Street Smarts, a game show on the streets where contestants are rewarded for their knowledge. Street Smarts. Woo! Thank you all so much. This is great. >> Hey everyone, we are back in Santa Monica here for another episode of Street Smart Civics Edition. I'm Selena Lewis with >> uh uh uh Uncle Sam >> with Prageru Kids and we are here seeing what kids know about the US Constitution. Let's go. >> Let's find out. >> Okay, you're ready. >> No way. >> Let's do this. Ready to win some money? >> Awesome. Let's go. Let's go. You ready to get started? >> Yeah. >> So, there's going to be a total of eight questions and it's $5 per question. The final question is worth $20. Now you can ask for a clue for $2 and ask a friend or a parent for $5. And if you answer incorrectly, that is the elimination. Sound good? Yeah. Amelia, question number one. The first part of the Constitution called the preamble begins with the phrase we the [Music] Can I help? You can ask for help. You can ask for a clue. What is everyone called around here? People. All right. So, put it together. We are people. We the people. There we go. We the people. Nice job. The first part of the Constitution called the preamble begins with the phrase we the people. >> There we go. Say it loud and proud. The people. >> We the people. >> Oh, sorry. I was giving you the money. I'll take a high five, too. >> We the nation. We the people. >> We the people. Question number one in the bag. >> We the people. >> Say it together. >> We the people. >> We the >> people. >> We the people. >> $5 right there. Senior already on the roll. >> First five right here. [Applause] >> We the >> people. >> Say it loud. >> People. >> We the people. Woo! $5. >> I thought it was we the Patriots. >> Oh, me too. Gosh, I was confused on that. We the people. >> We the people. Maybe her. >> Question number two. The Constitution created the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to separate the powers of government, a system commonly known as checks. And can I have help? You can ask for help. $5. >> All right. Five total. >> So, we can ask for a friend or a tax. [Music] >> Awesome. All right, Amelia, what is our final answer? Checks and balances. >> Checks and balances. >> There you go. >> Checks and balances. Say it loud. Prop balances. >> Nailed it. Checks and balances. Number two. >> About to balance her checkbook. There we go. >> You like to ask it? >> Yeah, maybe. >> Food for $2. Clue for two. >> I'll take the five. >> All right. >> And give you three back. >> Okay. Here's your clue. This is something you do on a tight rope. Uncle Sam, demonstrate. >> What is he doing? >> Um, walking. >> He's doing something on a tight rope. Can't really walk. You have to >> balance. All right. So, let's put it together. Commonly known as checks and >> balance. So, say it together. >> Checks and balances. >> Checks and balances. Woo! Checks and >> balances. Checks and balances. Talking it out of the park. >> Out of the fire. >> Checks and balances. >> There we go. >> There we go. >> Another five. Good job. >> The Constitution created the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to separate the powers of the government. A system commonly known as checks and balances. >> Checks and balances. Balances. >> There you go. Say it later. >> Checks and balances. >> Checks and balances. There we go. What's your favorite subject? >> Uh, >> I don't know. Sometimes history. It depends. >> It's for sure history. It's for sure history, guys. It's all right. Josiah, what grade are you going into? >> Uh, 11. >> He is going into 11th grade. So, this is a great little refresher for your US history, right? >> Um, yeah. >> That's awesome. So, we're starting strong with question number three. Let's go. The Constitution grants Congress powers to levy taxes, coin money, and A, elect the king and the queen. B, declare war, or C, steal your dog. >> B, declare war. >> B, declare war. >> He knows it. He knows it. >> Declare war. B >> declare war. She has got it on fire. >> Another >> nice there. She's on a roll. She thought she didn't know anything. >> No, she didn't. Look at her. >> She's got it. >> Declare war. >> Nice. B. Declare war. >> I do. Another high five. Low five. >> Declare war. >> Declare war. She's got it, ladies and gentlemen. >> B1. >> Uh, wait. Declare. Oh, declare war. >> He declare war. She's got it. Nice job. I hope you guys are loving our episodes today. We're out here giving out money, taking money, learning about the US Constitution. We just love it out here in the beach. >> I like it. I love it. I want some more of it. >> Yes, we do. Question number four. What is the term used to describe a change to the Constitution? A ratification, B amendment, or C article? >> Oh, amendments. There you go. >> She got it. Oh, she got it. She got it. >> Amen. >> Wow. >> Wow. >> She said it. >> You didn't even need to think about it. >> Just keep taking my money. >> Yeah. Be a me. >> Be for a minute. Says on fire. Josiah on fire. >> The first one. >> Oh. Would you like me to repeat it? Okay. A ratification. B amendment. C article. Remember, you can buy a clue. >> You can buy a clue or ask for help >> if you're not fully sure. >> I think I'm fully sure. Ratification. >> A ratification. >> I am so sorry about the >> I get that right. >> C article. >> I am so sorry. It was B amendment. >> Streets. Good job, Mickey. >> I'm I'm going to go for a clue. >> A $2. another $2. >> Here is your clue. There are 27 of them. >> So, reading the option, A. Ratification, B amendment, or C article. >> 27 >> amendment. >> There we go. >> That is correct. >> B amendment. >> Amen. >> Got it. Give it up for Amelia. Stand out that money, Amelia. Let's see. >> Money, money, money, money. >> All right, question number five, ladies and gentlemen. Who is known as the father of the Constitution? A, Christopher Columbus, B. James Madison, or C. George Washington? George Washington. I am so sorry. We are cutting it right here. C. George Washington. I am so sorry. The correct answer is B. James Madison. >> B. James Madison. >> James Madison. >> Oh my goodness. Let me ask you a question. Are you going to end up using clues or hints? You haven't. No. >> Probably not. >> Probably not. Okay. Or C. George Washington. [Music] >> I guess I'll clue. >> My clue. That's right. This person's first name is the last name of a famous basketball player. So, think of think of the names. You got it. >> Pay attention to the first names. >> Think of the first name. Okay. A. Christopher Columbus. B. >> So, what what's the answer? Say it again. >> Uh, James Madison. >> James Madison. >> Another for you, Ky. Go, Kyla. Go, Kyler. It's your birthday. It's your birthday. >> George Washington. >> Oh, you said it so confidently. Oh, it was confident. Coming in with question number six. You ready? >> Yes, ma'am. >> All right, let's go. What is the name of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? A the Bill of Rights. B the facts of freedom or C the Magna Carta? >> A the Bill of Rights. >> Wow. >> And speaking of speechless, >> uh A the Bill of Rights. Question number seven. How many states did it originally take to ratify the Constitution? A 9, B 13, or C 51? >> You might want to >> A9 I think. >> Wa. >> Wow. Uncle Sam. >> I thought she might need a clue, but I I was the one that was clueless. This girl is on fire. >> Question number seven, ladies and gentlemen, we are here. All right, Josiah. How many states did it originally take to ratify the Constitution? A 9, B13, or C 51? >> Is it B13? >> Oh >> I'm so sorry. You could have got a clue or a hint. The correct answer is nine. >> Nine. >> There were 13 original colonies, but it only took nine to ratify. >> Nine out of five. We, ladies and gentlemen, are >> question. Woo! Okay, final question is worth $20. Unfortunately, you cannot ask for help or a clue on this one. All right. Okay. Which was the last state of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution? >> New Hampshire. I don't know. >> Incorrect. It is not New Hampshire. But you got so far, Kyla. >> Very very. Let's recognize what Kyla got up to. So, let's count out that cash. Let's see. We >> got five 10. >> Wow. Woo. Nice. >> Street smart. >> Unfortunately, none of our participants were able to correctly answer the final question. So, I'm here to ask Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam, which was the last state of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution? Oh, let's see. I think that would have to be Little Road Island, which ironically is not just an island of roads. Who knew? The Constitution was written by several of the founding fathers in 1787, including James Madison, who is known as the father of the Constitution. It became the supreme law of the land when nine of the original 13 states ratified it in 1788. The Constitution with its original seven articles establishes the federal government structure. While this important document gives the federal government certain powers like levying taxes, coining money, and declaring war, it also ensures that those powers are limited and respects the right of the people and state and local governments. Our founding fathers hoped future generations would preserve the key principles of the Constitution, but they also recognized the need for modifications both then and in the future. This is why they allowed for changes to be made to it called amendments. And as of 2022, there have been a total of 27 amendments. >> Thanks to all our contestants for participating in today's Street Smart Civics edition. For more content, check out prageruids.com. >> Like and subscribe. >> Woo! Woo! Wait, >> where'd he go? >> On the clock, DJ. Blow my speakers up. All right, here we go. >> 3 2 1 go >> for America. >> Get it. Get it. >> Oh gosh. >> I failed my country. Why? >> Inflation. If my train goes off the track, pick it up. Pick it up. Pick it up. >> Street smart 2022. [Music] >> The first trick that I ever learned that uses three ropes. >> See, the thing is I do that but with people's taxes. I like I injured our actress. Hey, thanks for watching this episode. We hope you learned a lot. 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