U.S. Constitution Quiz

What was the first governing document of the United States after the Revolutionary War?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following was a big weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Executive branch had too much power

• Not all states were represented in Congress

• Strong central government

• They weren’t allowed to collect taxes

Who led a farmer’s rebellion in 1786 against the government?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Daniel Shays

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion?

• High taxes and debt among farmers

• Desire for a stronger central government

• Protest against British rule

• Disagreement over slavery

How did Shays' Rebellion impact the formation of the U.S. Constitution?

• It delayed the Constitutional Convention

• It showed the need for a stronger central government

• It led to the abolition of slavery

• It resulted in lower taxes for farmers

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

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What is the system of checks and balances designed to do?

• Ensure equal representation for all states

• Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• Regulate interstate commerce

• Collect taxes from citizens

How many branches of government were established by the Constitution?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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

• The Articles of Confederation

• State laws

• The Constitution

• Presidential executive orders

What term describes the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Great Compromise

• The Constitutional Amendments