Exploring the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

In what year was the new U.S. Constitution created?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1791

• 1800

Which article of the U.S. Constitution describes the legislative branch?

• Article 2

• Article 1

• Article 4

• Article 3

What is the main focus of Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution?

• The process for adding new states

• The legislative process

• The election process and powers of the President

• The judicial system

Who was the first President of the United States?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

What does the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights protect?

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to bear arms

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Which amendment protects citizens from having soldiers quartered in their homes without consent?

• The Fourth Amendment

• The Third Amendment

• The Second Amendment

• The First Amendment

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

• Cruel and unusual punishments

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Double jeopardy

• Quartering of soldiers

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

• The 15th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 21st Amendment

• The 26th Amendment

What is the legal voting age set by the 26th Amendment?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25