Quiz on the United States Constitution

In what year was the United States Constitution written?

• 1787

• 1781

• 1791

• 1776

What was the name of the first document that laid out the rules for the new country?

• Federalist Papers

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Who was in charge of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Preamble

• Amendment

• Article I

• Bill of Rights

How many Articles were in the original Constitution?

• 5

• 13

• 7

• 10

What system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

What are changes to the Constitution called?

• Amendments

• Preambles

• Articles

• Clauses

What is the name of the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• Federalist Papers

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Which amendment outlawed slavery?

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 13th Amendment