Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What year was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1781

• 1776

• 1787

• 1791

Who was in charge of the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

How many original Articles does the Constitution have?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

• States have more power than the federal government

• The President has ultimate authority

• One branch can make all decisions

• No branch becomes too powerful

What year were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• 1795

• 1791

• 1800

• 1789

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 26th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Why has the Constitution lasted over 200 years?

• It strictly limits individual freedoms

• It cannot be amended

• It adapts to the country's needs over time

• It grants all powers to the federal government

Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism?

• The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people

• The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions

• The division of power between a federal government and state governments

• The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional

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How can an amendment be proposed besides the two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress?

• A national vote by the citizens

• A decision by the Supreme Court

• A convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures

• A presidential executive order