Constitution Quiz

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What does it mean that, "all men are created equal?"

• It means that everyone has the same rights and freedoms.

• It means that all men are physically identical.

• It means that all men have the same job opportunities.

• It means that all men are born in the same place.

What 3 rights are considered unalienable?

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Assembly

• Right to Vote, Right to Privacy, Right to Education

• Equality, Justice, and Freedom

Which of the following is an example of liberty?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom to choose where we live

A fundamental law is:

• a basic principle that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior

• a temporary rule that can be changed easily

• an opinion held by a majority of people

• a scientific theory that has been proven false

How is a constitution different from ordinary laws?

• A constitution is a fundamental set of principles, while ordinary laws are specific regulations.

• A constitution is temporary, while ordinary laws are permanent.

• A constitution is created by the judiciary, while ordinary laws are created by the executive.

• A constitution applies only to the government, while ordinary laws apply to citizens.

What does it mean if a law is 'unconstitutional'?

• It means the law is in accordance with the constitution.

• It means the law is not in accordance with the constitution.

• It means the law is popular among citizens.

• It means the law is outdated.

States wanted to write their own constitution because:

• They wanted to establish their own legal framework and governance.

• They were required to do so by the federal government.

• It was a tradition followed by all states.

• They wanted to compete with other states.

'Freedom of religion' means:

• The right to practice any religion or no religion at all

• The obligation to follow a state-imposed religion

• The freedom to practice religion only in private

• The right to change religion only once

The term 'separation of church and state' refers to:

• The division between religious institutions and the government.

• The collaboration between religious institutions and the government.

• The influence of religious institutions on government policies.

• The dominance of religious institutions over the government.