U.S. Constitution Quiz

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

• It outlines the structure of the judicial system.

• It lists the individual freedoms and rights of citizens.

• It serves as the introduction and states the goals of the Constitution.

• It provides updates and changes to the Constitution.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. government?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Financial Branch

What is the Constitution compared to in the text?

• A) A rulebook for a sport

• B) An instruction manual for a country

• C) A novel with a storyline

• D) A scientific research paper

According to the text, why can the Constitution be considered special?

• A) It contains the history of the United States.

• B) It is the oldest document in existence.

• C) It helps work together, protects rights, and ensures fairness.

• D) It is written by the most famous people in the country.

What does the ability to update the Constitution ensure?

• A) It prevents any changes to the original document.

• B) It allows for the rules to be made worse.

• C) It ensures that the rules can be improved.

• D) It makes the Constitution less important.

What is the main role of the Executive Branch in the U.S. government?

• A) To interpret the laws

• B) To enforce the laws

• C) To create the laws

• D) To abolish the laws

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

• A) It outlines the structure of the government.

• B) It provides updates and changes to the Constitution.

• C) It lists the individual freedoms and rights of citizens.

• D) It serves as the introduction and states the goals of the Constitution.

Why is the Constitution referred to as a 'living document'?

• A) Because it was written by living people.

• B) Because it can be updated and changed as needed.

• C) Because it contains the history of the United States.

• D) Because it is the oldest document in existence.

What is the role of the Judicial Branch in the U.S. government?

• A) To enforce the laws

• B) To interpret the laws

• C) To create the laws

• D) To abolish the laws

What does the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution primarily protect?

• A) The rights of the government

• B) The rights of the states

• C) The rights of the citizens

• D) The rights of foreign entities