The U.S. Constitution Quiz

Who was the fourth president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A plan for how the government works

• A set of rules for the country

• A symbol of democracy

• All of the above

When was the Constitution signed?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1787

• 1790

What are the three main parts of the Constitution?

• Preamble, Articles, and Amendments

• Executive, Judicial, and Legislative

• Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and Amendments

• None of the above

What is the purpose of the Preamble?

• To explain the branches of the U.S. government

• To list the rights of American citizens

• To establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility

• To describe the process of amending the Constitution

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• All branches have equal power

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

• 10 times

• 13 times

• 27 times

• 50 times

What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

What does the Constitution say about kids?

• Kids have no rights under the Constitution

• Kids can vote at any age

• Kids can go to school and have certain jobs

• Kids are not mentioned in the Constitution

Where can you see the original Constitution?

• National Archives building in Washington, D.C.

• White House

• Supreme Court

• Library of Congress