Constitution Quiz

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To write the Bill of Rights

• To elect the first President of the United States

Which principle of the Constitution divides the government into three branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the main function of the Executive branch?

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend the Constitution

Which principle ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

What is Federalism?

• A system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments

• A system where all power is held by a single central government

• A system where power is divided among three branches of government

• A system where the judiciary has the final say in all matters

Which of the following is an example of a check and balance?

• The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress

• Congress declaring war

• The Supreme Court interpreting the Constitution

• States holding elections

Who has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• The President

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The States

Which amendment to the Constitution is known for establishing federalism?

• The First Amendment

• The Tenth Amendment

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Fourteenth Amendment