U.S. Constitution Quiz

What year was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1791

• 1800

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

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

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To create a new national government

• To write the Bill of Rights

• To write a new Declaration of Independence

Which document was the Constitution meant to replace?

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Emancipation Proclamation

How many amendments does the Constitution have as of 2024?

• 10

• 13

• 27

• 33

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Royal

What does the system of checks and balances do?

• It limits the power of one branch of government over the others

• It allows one branch to make laws

• It gives the president unlimited power

• It abolishes the separation of powers

Who was the first President of the United States under the Constitution?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Administrative