U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• The purpose of the Preamble is to list the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• The purpose of the Preamble is to provide a historical background of the Constitution.

• The purpose of the Preamble is to introduce the Constitution and outline the goals and principles of the government.

• The purpose of the Preamble is to establish the branches of government.

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• executive, legislative, and judicial

• legislative, judicial, and executive

• judicial, executive, and legislative

• legislative, executive, and judicial

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Department of Justice

• Judicial branch

What is the highest court in the United States?

• District Court

• State Supreme Court

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Brett Kavanaugh

• Neil Gorsuch

• John Roberts

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What is the term length for a Supreme Court Justice?

• until retirement

• 4 years

• for life

• 10 years

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

• 12

• 3

• 9

• 5

What is the process for amending the U.S. Constitution?

• The process for amending the U.S. Constitution involves a popular vote by all citizens.

• The process for amending the U.S. Constitution requires approval from the President.

• The process for amending the U.S. Constitution can only be initiated by the Supreme Court.

• The process for amending the U.S. Constitution involves proposing an amendment and ratifying it.

What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?

• We the People

• We the Citizens

• We the Government

• We the Nation

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To grant more power to the government.

• To promote equality among citizens.

• To establish a monarchy in the country.

• To protect individual rights and limit the power of the government.