Quiz on U.S. President James Madison

Who was the fourth president of the United States?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What is James Madison best known for?

• Writing the Declaration of Independence

• Creating the Monroe Doctrine

• Being the father of the Constitution

• Leading the Civil War

What system did Madison help design at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• The electoral college

• The system of checks and balances

• The federal reserve system

• The judicial review system

What did the system of checks and balances do?

• Gave all power to the president

• Gave all power to the Supreme Court

• Balanced power between the central government and the states

• Balanced power between Congress, the president, and the Supreme Court

What was the Bill of Rights?

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• A list of presidential powers

• A treaty with Great Britain

• A document ending the War of 1812

What role did Madison serve under President Jefferson?

• Vice President

• Chief Justice

• Treasurer

• Secretary of State

Why did Madison lead America into the War of 1812?

• To support France in its war against Britain

• To expand U.S. territory

• To gain control of Canada

• To stop British interference with American trading ships

What happened to the White House during the War of 1812?

• It was moved to New York

• It was expanded

• It was burned by British troops

• It was turned into a museum