U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A historical document

• The supreme law of the United States

• A political speech

• A presidential proclamation

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish the President's powers

• To provide for state governments

• To define the structure of the federal government

• To set economic policies

Which of the following are basic principle of the U.S. Constitution? (4)

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited government

• Totalitarianism

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

What principle of the Constitution states that government power resides in the people?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Limited government

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle of the Constitution aims to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

What principle of the Constitution divides the power between the national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Limited government

Which of the following is NOT an example of Checks and Balances? HINT: It's "separation of powers"

• The President must approve laws passed by Congress.

• Congress has the power to impeach the President.

• The Supreme Court interprets the constitutionality of laws.

• The President appoints federal judges.

Who is considered 'the father of the Constitution'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

What important contributions did James Madison make to the Constitution? (2)

• Wrote the Preamble

• Drafted the Bill of Rights

• Proposed the Virginia Plan

• Proposed the New Jersey Plan

What were the primary issues with the Articles of Confederation? (4)

• A powerful central government

• A lack of proportional representation for states

• Inability to tax

• Requirement of 9 out of 13 states to approve anything, with each state getting one vote

• No executive or judiciary