U.S. Constitution Mastery Quiz

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

• To outline the powers of the President

• To declare independence from Britain

• To introduce the Constitution's goals and purposes

• To list the grievances against the King of England

Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?

• 10

• 27

• 33

• 50

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What principle of government divides power between the national and state governments?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What does the Tenth Amendment state about the division of powers?

• Powers not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution are reserved for the states

• All powers are held by the federal government

• States have no powers outside of those explicitly granted by the Constitution

• The federal government has all powers not explicitly denied to it

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

The Constitutional Convention took place in which city?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.