U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

• State Constitutions

What does the Constitution do?

• Establishes political parties

• Defines the government and protects basic rights

• Creates laws for individual states

• Declares independence from Britain

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as:

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

Who wrote the majority of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

How many articles are in the Constitution?

• 7

• 10

• 5

• 13

What is the main purpose of the Preamble?

• To explain the reasons for declaring independence

• To introduce and outline the purpose of the Constitution

• To list the powers of Congress

• To summarize state rights

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• "We the States"

• "We the Congress"

• "We the People"

• "In God We Trust"

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• 100

• 50

• 435

• 200

How long is a U.S. Senator's term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime