US Constitution Quiz

Which document is the supreme law of the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

How many articles are there in the US Constitution?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 7

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the US Constitution?

• 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.

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

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The Bill of Rights is a historical document that was written by the Founding Fathers of the United States.

• The Bill of Rights is a set of laws that protect the rights of individuals against government interference.

• The Bill of Rights is a document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society.

• The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

What is the process for amending the US Constitution?

• The process for amending the US Constitution can be done by a single state.

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

• The process for amending the US Constitution involves a popular vote.

• The process for amending the US Constitution involves proposal and ratification.

What are the three branches of the US government?

• legislative, executive, and judicial

• military, economic, and social

• technology, agriculture, and education

• federal, state, and local

What is the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the US Constitution?

• The interpretation of the US Constitution is solely the responsibility of the President.

• The role of the Supreme Court is to interpret the US Constitution.

• The Supreme Court has no role in interpreting the US Constitution.

• The role of the Supreme Court is to enforce the US Constitution.

What is the significance of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution?

• The 19th Amendment abolished slavery.

• The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.

• The 19th Amendment established the right to bear arms.

• The 19th Amendment granted men the right to vote.

What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

For an amendment to pass, _______ of both chambers of the house or states have to approve. Then 3/4 of states have to ratify the amendment.

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 3/3