American Constitutional Government Quiz

Who is considered the father of the United States Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

Which founding father wrote the Federalist Papers, a series of essays promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which founding father is known for his role in drafting the Bill of Rights?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• George Washington

Which founding father is known for his contributions to the Virginia Plan, which laid the groundwork for the United States Constitution?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the primary author of the Articles of Confederation?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Dickinson

Which founding father is known for his role in the Constitutional Convention and for being the fourth President of the United States?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the primary author of the United States Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Which founding father is known for his role in the creation of the Great Compromise, which resolved the issue of representation in the United States Congress?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman