Understanding the Constitution and Federalism

What is the name of the first constitution of the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Magna Carta

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Mayflower Compact

How many branches of government are created by the U.S. Constitution?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To judge laws

Which article of the Constitution describes the powers of Congress?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is federalism?

• A type of monarchy

• A system where power is shared between national and state governments

• A single ruler system

• A system where only states have power

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

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

What is the name of the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Rights

Which group wanted a strong central government and supported the new Constitution?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots