U.S. Constitution Quiz

What year was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1800

• 1791

What document did the U.S. Constitution replace?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

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

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Judicial review

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Rights

• Constitutional Amendments

• Rights of the People

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

How many amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution so far?

• 27

• 10

• 15

• 30

What was one of the main purposes of the U.S. Constitution?

• To unite the states under one federal government

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a new currency

How has the U.S. Constitution inspired other countries?

• By spreading ideas about freedom and government

• By creating a global currency

• By establishing a world government

• By forming international trade agreements