Constitution Quizizz

Who is considered “the Father of the Constitution”?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

How many articles does the US Constitution have?

The process for amending the US Constitution was put in place to —

• provide a check on the power of the legislative branch.

• account for changing circumstances in the United States.

• protect against the outbreak of civil war in the United States.

• allow the government to consolidate its power after it was formed.

Which of the following is NOT a concurrent power, shared by the federal and state governments?

• collecting taxes

• declaring war

• creating laws

• borrowing money

Which amendment protects citizens from "unreasonable" searches of their homes and forbids seizure of property without a warrant or probable cause?

The Bill of Rights is composed of the first __ amendments to the US Constitution.

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the First Amendment

• right to bear arms
• right to vote
• freedom of religion
• right to a speedy trial

How many branches of government does the United States have?

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial