US Constitution Quiz

Who is considered 'the father of the Constitution'?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Which document did the Framers replace with the U.S. Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

What is the first words of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• We the People

• In Congress We Trust

• One Nation Under God

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To protect the rights of individuals

• To establish the three branches of government

• To outline the powers of the President

• To declare war on other countries

Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, press, and assembly?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate

• By a majority vote in the House of Representatives

• By a majority vote in the Senate

• By a unanimous vote in both the House and Senate

What is the function (job) of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforce the Laws

• Create the Laws

• Judge the Laws

How many Senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 500

Who is the person in charge of the Executive Branch?

• Attorney General
• The president
• Secretary of Defense