The Constitution Final Test

Which amendment provides individuals with freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 10

Who is credited as being the author of the Constitution?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• James Monroe

Which of the following is NOT a reason why a new Constitution was needed?

• Congress was unable to regulate trade and commerce throughout the states
• There was no way to settle disputes between the states
• Each state was only given one vote in congress
• Congress was unable to tax the states

Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• James Monroe

What was the name given to people who supported the Constitution?

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists
• Constitutionalists
• Patriots

What year was the Constitution ratified by the 9th state?

• 1787
• 1788
• 1790
• 1791

Which amendment says "any rights not described in the Constitution belong to the states"?

• Amendment 2
• Amendment 5
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 10

Article 2 of the Constitution outlines the roles and responsibilities of the __________.

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• States

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

• 5
• 9
• 10
• 13

Which of the following is NOT true about the Federalists Papers?

• They were written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay
• They were published in newspapers throughout the states
• They outlined reasons why the states should not support the new Constitution
• They answered questions people had about the new Constitution