US Constitution Quiz

What is the US Constitution?

• A guide for international relations

• A document outlining the history of the United States

• A collection of state laws

• The supreme law of the United States

Who wrote the US Constitution and made important contributions such as the Virginia Plan and the Bill of Rights?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws, setting taxes, and declaring war?

• State Interaction Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

What are the qualifications for someone to become the President of the United States?

• At least 25 years old, 5 year resident of the US, natural born citizen

• At least 40 years old, 10 year resident of the US, naturalized citizen

• At least 35 years old, 14 year resident of the US, natural born citizen

• At least 30 years old, 7 year resident of the US, natural born citizen

Which amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

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

• To establish the rights of the citizens

• To outline the powers of the President

• To state the purpose of the Constitution

• To define the structure of the Supreme Court

Which branch of the US government is responsible for deciding cases of Constitutional law and federal law?

• Legislative Branch

• State Interaction Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What does the Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the US Constitution state?

• Federal law is supreme only in certain cases

• State law is supreme to federal law

• Federal law is supreme to state law

• Both state and federal laws are equal

Which amendment to the US Constitution granted women the right to vote?

• 24th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

What landmark case established the principle of judicial review in the US?

• Roe v. Wade

• Griswold v. Connecticut

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison