Constitution Word Search (Free Printable + Answer Key)

This US Constitution word search introduces students to foundational terms like Preamble, Articles, and Amendment. It is a great resource for civics and US History classes, with a free printable worksheet and answer key.

Word List

PREAMBLE: The opening paragraph of the Constitution, which begins 'We the People' and lists the goals of the new government.
ARTICLES: The seven main sections of the Constitution that define the structure and powers of the federal government.
AMENDMENT: A formal change or addition to the Constitution. There have been twenty-seven amendments since 1789.
RATIFY: To formally approve. Nine of the thirteen original states had to ratify the Constitution before it took effect.
FRAMERS: The fifty-five delegates who drafted the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787.
FEDERAL: Relating to the national government, as opposed to state or local governments. The Constitution creates a federal system.
REPUBLIC: A government in which power is held by elected representatives rather than a king or queen.
DEMOCRACY: A system of government in which power ultimately rests with the people, exercised through voting.
JUSTICE: Fairness in the way people are treated and laws are applied. The Preamble lists 'establish Justice' as a goal of the Constitution.
STATES: The fifty members of the United States. The Constitution divides power between the states and the federal government.

About The Constitution

The United States Constitution, ratified in 1788, is the supreme law of the land. It establishes the structure of the federal government, divides power between the states and the national government, and (through its amendments) protects the rights of individuals. It is the oldest written national constitution still in use anywhere in the world.

The Constitution Vocabulary

This puzzle features core constitutional vocabulary: the document's PREAMBLE and ARTICLES; principles like FEDERAL, REPUBLIC, and DEMOCRACY; and processes like AMENDMENT, RATIFY, FRAMERS, JUSTICE, and STATES.

How to Use This Word Search in Class

Use this word search alongside a guided reading of the Preamble, which is short enough to memorize. Have students rewrite the Preamble in their own words, then identify which goal (a more perfect Union, justice, defense, etc.) connects to each vocabulary word in the puzzle.

Printable The Constitution Word Search Worksheet

Click the print button to print this the constitution word search. The printable version includes the puzzle grid and word list, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.