Understanding the Constitution Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the United States Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To outline the framework of the federal government

• To declare independence from Britain

• To create state laws

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws according to the Constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Governments

Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which of the following rights is protected by the First Amendment?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection from unreasonable searches

Which principle of the Constitution divides power between the national and state governments?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

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

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks & Balances

• Natural Rights

Article 2 created which branch of the United States government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

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

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Articles of Confederation

• the US Constitution

• Common Sense

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative