U.S. Constitution Scavenger Hunt Quiz

What is the oldest written constitution in the world?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the first paragraph of the U.S. Constitution called?

• The Preamble

• The Introduction

• The Foreword

• The Preface

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• To tell the authors' purpose

• To list the amendments

• To describe the government structure

• To provide historical context

What is the significance of March 4, 1789, in U.S. history?

• The U.S. Constitution took effect

• The Declaration of Independence was signed

• The Bill of Rights was ratified

• The first president was elected

How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

Which of the following is a power of Congress mentioned in Article I?

• Declaring war

• Appointing judges

• Making treaties

• Writing and passing laws

What are changes or additions to the U.S. Constitution called?

• Articles

• Clauses

• Amendments

• Sections

What year did the most recent amendment take effect?

• 1787

• 1791

• 1992

• 2000

What is the main focus of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?

• Economic policies

• Civil rights and equality

• Environmental protection

• Foreign relations

Which amendment makes it illegal to charge money to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment