Constitution Quiz

How is the Constitution described in terms of its language and detail?

• Complex and lengthy

• Simple and brief

• Ambiguous and vague

• Detailed and specific

What are the three main parts of the Constitution?

• The Preamble, The Articles, The Amendments

• The Introduction, The Body, The Conclusion

• The Bill of Rights, The Laws, The Regulations

• The Declaration, The Bylaws, The Provisions

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To introduce the Constitution and state why it was written

• To declare independence from Britain

• To list the grievances against the King of England

What did the Founding Fathers want to provide through the Constitution?

• A detailed history of the American Revolution

• A set of rules for the monarchy

• Stability, protection, and to serve the needs of the people

• A new system of taxation

How many divisions of the Constitution are there?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

What do the first three divisions of the Constitution define?

• The rights of the citizens

• The structure of the state governments

• The branches of the Federal Government

• The powers of the President

What is the purpose of the divisions of the Constitution?

• To declare independence

• To establish the Federal Government

• To outline the Bill of Rights

• To define the judicial system

What does Article 1 of the Constitution establish?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The States' Rights

What is the purpose of Article 5 of the Constitution?

• To outline the powers of the federal government

• To explain how Amendments are to be made

• To establish the two houses of Congress

• To define the rights of individual citizens

What is the purpose of Article 6 in the Constitution?

• It explains the procedures for amending the Constitution.

• It outlines the powers of the executive branch.

• It contains the Supremacy Clause.

• It defines the structure of the judicial branch.