Fun Facts About the Constitution

Who was the oldest signer of the U.S. Constitution?

• George Washington

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

How many times has the U.S. Constitution been amended?

• 10 times

• 15 times

• 27 times

• 33 times

Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

• Virginia

• New York

• Delaware

• Rhode Island

Who were the main authors of the U.S. Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

• George Washington, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, and John Marshall

Which of the following words does NOT appear in the U.S. Constitution?

• Democracy

• Liberty

• Justice

• Union

What is the name given to the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

• The rights of the government

• Basic individual rights, such as freedom of speech and religion

• The rights of foreign nations

• The rights of the military

How is power divided according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Between the President and Congress

• Between the federal government and the states

• Between the military and the citizens

• Between the Supreme Court and the lower courts

What are the three branches of the national government created by the U.S. Constitution?

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• Federal, State, and Local

• Military, Economic, and Social

• Presidential, Congressional, and Judicial

Which state was the last of the original 13 states to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

• New Hampshire

• Georgia

• Rhode Island

• North Carolina