Street Smarts Civics Edition Quiz

What is the main focus of the game show 'Street Smarts'?

• World Geography

• Science

• US History and Government

• Mathematics

What phrase begins the Preamble of the US Constitution?

• We the States

• We the People

• We the Nation

• We the Patriots

What system is created by the separation of powers in the US government?

• Monarchy

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Democracy

Which power is NOT granted to Congress by the Constitution?

• Levy taxes

• Elect the king and queen

• Declare war

• Coin money

What is the term used for a change to the Constitution?

• Clause

• Article

• Amendment

• Ratification

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

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

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

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

How many states were originally required to ratify the Constitution?

• 9

• 13

• 7

• 51

Which was the last state of the original 13 to ratify the Constitution?

• New Hampshire

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• Georgia

As of 2022, how many amendments have been made to the Constitution?

• 10

• 27

• 15

• 33