U.S. Constitution and Government Quiz

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A book of laws

• A document that outlines the structure and powers of the U.S. government

• A list of rights for U.S. citizens

• A historical artifact

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

• To protect the rights of U.S. citizens

• To establish a system of government and its powers

• To outline the process for amending the Constitution

• To provide guidelines for citizenship

The three branches of government are:

• Legislative, executive, and judicial

• Congress, King, and Supreme Court

• House of Representatives, Senate, and president

• Legislative, governor, and judges

Why were the Framers of the Constitution concerned about giving too much power to any one part of the government?

• They wanted to prevent tyranny and protect individual rights

• They wanted to ensure a strong central government

• They wanted to limit the power of state governments

• They believed in a system of checks and balances

Where in the Constitution does it describe the Amendment process?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article V

The 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Amendments are all part of

• The preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• an old document

• the Declaration of Independence

The Bill of Rights are:

Who in the US could vote after the passage of the 15th Amendment

Who could vote after the passage of the 19th Amendment?

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution?

• To outline the structure of the U.S. government

• To list the rights of U.S. citizens

• To describe the amendment process

• To declare independence from Britain