Constitution Day Quiz

Who were the Founding Fathers of the United States?

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln

• Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, James Buchanan, Rutherford B. Hayes, Andrew Jackson

Which document contains the Bill of Rights?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

• Magna Carta

How many amendments are there in the United States Constitution?

• 27

• 100

• 50

• 10

What is the purpose of the First Amendment?

• To limit the freedom of speech and religion.

• To promote censorship and control of the press.

• To restrict public assembly and petition rights.

• To protect the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• administrative branch

• legislative branch

What is the term for the division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

• federalism

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

Which amendment guarantees the right to freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Second Amendment

Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

• The Speaker of the House.

• The President of the United States

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• The Senate Majority Leader.

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

What is the purpose of the checks and balances system?

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• To protect individual rights.

• To promote economic growth.

• To ensure fair elections.