Constitution Day Quiz

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To elect a new president

• To create a new constitution

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

Who delivered the closing remarks at the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

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

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• Delaware

What was the minimum number of states required to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective?

• Seven

• Thirteen

• Nine

• Eleven

In which year did Iowa public schools first officially recognize Constitution Day?

• 1911

• 1920

• 1935

• 1940

What was the original name of Constitution Day in the 1930s?

• Founders' Day

• I Am an American Day

• American Heritage Day

• Citizenship Day

Who was instrumental in moving 'I Am an American Day' to September 17th?

• John Adams

• Olga T. Weber

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

In which year did Congress officially adopt the title 'Constitution Day'?

• 2004

• 2010

• 1965

• 1952

What is the significance of September 17th in the context of Constitution Day?

• It marks the day the Declaration of Independence was signed

• It is the day the first president was elected

• It is the day the U.S. Constitution was signed

• It is the day the Bill of Rights was ratified

According to the law, what are schools required to do on Constitution Day?

• Hold a parade

• Fly the national flag

• Close for the day

• Offer education on the Constitution