Quiz on the United States Constitution

What is the most basic law of the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The United States Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What did the United States Constitution replace?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

How many states needed to approve the Constitution for it to go into effect?

• Seven

• Ten

• Nine

• Thirteen

What type of system does the United States Constitution establish?

• A monarchy

• A federal system

• A dictatorship

• A parliamentary system

How is power shared in the United States government according to the Constitution?

• Between the national and state governments

• Between the president and the military

• Between the citizens and the government

• Between the legislative and executive branches only

What is the system called where each branch of government has some power over the others?

• Judicial review

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

What are changes to the Constitution called?

• Amendments

• Articles

• Bills

• Proposals

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

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation