U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A document written in the 20th century

• A document written in the 19th century

• The oldest written constitution of a nation still in effect

• The newest written constitution of a nation

When did the U.S. Constitution start running the government?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1800

• 1825

How many words make up the preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• Around 1000

• More than 10000

• Around 5000

• Less than 100

Who are 'We the People' in the U.S. Constitution?

• Only the Framers of the Constitution

• Only the elite

• All American citizens

• Only white men with property

What is the idea called where the government's power comes from the people themselves?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Popular sovereignty

• Dictatorship

Why are "We the People" creating the Constitution?

• To limit the power of the people

• To promote inequality

• To form a more perfect union

• To establish a monarchy

What phrase in the preamble sets out the job of establishing fairness and equality?

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Establish justice

What does the preamble mean when it is written in the present tense?

• It is a historical document

• It is no longer relevant

• It is still applicable today

• It is a future plan

What is the oath of citizenship to the U.S. Constitution?

• To follow the Constitution

• To follow the president

• To follow the king

• To follow the courts

What can 'We the People' do to create a more perfect union?

• Nothing, it is already perfect

• Strive to make the nation better every day

• Ignore the Constitution

• Give power to the king