Constitution Day Quiz

What was our country's first constitution called?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

• Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Boston

When did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention sign the Constitution?

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• July 14, 1789

• May 4, 1767

Laws for the United States are made by _____.

• The President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• The Senate

Members of the House of Representatives are elected to serve for a term of _____ years.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

True or False - Representation in the Senate is based on each state's population.

• True

• False

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The president is elected if he _____.

• Wins a majority of the popular vote.

• Wins a majority in the Senate.

• Wins a majority of electoral college votes.

• Wins a majority in the House of Representatives.

What is the longest possible time a person can serve as president?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

Who was our first VICE president?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams