Constitution Quiz

What is the Constitution?

• A document that outlines the rules and regulations of a sports league.

• A type of legal document used in court cases.

• A book that contains a collection of short stories.

• A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

Which country has the oldest written constitution?

• Iceland

• United States

• China

• United Kingdom

When was the Constitution of the United States ratified?

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• December 15, 1791

• June 21, 1788

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

How many amendments are there in the United States Constitution?

• 100

• 27

• 50

• 10

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

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

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

• The purpose of the Preamble is to outline the specific powers of the government.

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

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• administrative branch

• legislative branch

What is the process of amending the Constitution called?

• constitutional alteration

• constitutional amendment

• constitutional modification

• constitutional revision

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 16th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 13th Amendment