American Government Quiz

What was the first set of foundational laws for the newly formed United States government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

Which document began to govern the United States on March 4, 1789, replacing the previous framework?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

How many articles are included in the original United States Constitution?

• 5 Articles

• 7 Articles

• 10 Articles

• 12 Articles

Which branch of the United States government is tasked with the creation of federal laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Electoral

What is the role of the Judicial branch in interpreting the laws within the context of a dispute between two parties in the United States?

• Makes Laws

• Enforces Laws

• Interprets Laws

• Elects Officials

Which 1st Amendment right would protect a journalist's freedom to report on government actions?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech, religion, press

• No searches without reason

• Rights related to trials

Which Amendment ensures that states have the power to create their own laws?

• 5th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

How does the 4th Amendment protect citizens in their daily lives?

• By preventing excessive fines or cruel treatment

• By ensuring no searches or seizures without a justified reason

• By prohibiting the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime

• By guaranteeing rights to individuals in civil legal cases

According to the Preamble to the Constitution, what is one of the purposes of establishing the Constitution?

• To form a more perfect Union

• To establish a new monarchy

• To disband the existing government

• To limit the freedoms of the people

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 5th Amendment