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WorksheetsUnited States Constitution Quiz
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Federalist Papers
The Emancipation Proclamation
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
In God We
Liberty and Justice
We the People
Pursuit of Happiness
What do we call the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The Basic Laws
The Foundational Amendments
The Primary Articles
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
Twenty
Twenty-seven
Thirty
Thirty-five
Which of the following is a right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Right to vote
Right to privacy
What did the Declaration of Independence accomplish?
Announced independence from France
Declared independence from Great Britain
Established the first U.S. government
Created the U.S. Constitution
Which two rights are guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and liberty
Freedom of speech and religion
Liberty and pursuit of happiness
Right to vote and right to privacy
What is the primary economic system in the United States?
Socialist economy
Capitalist economy
Mixed economy
Command economy
What is the rule of law?
Only the President must follow the law
No one is above the law
Only selected laws need to be followed
Laws are suggested guidelines
Which branch of the government is the President in charge of?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
None
What mechanism prevents one branch of the U.S. government from becoming too powerful?
The rule of law
Federal system
Checks and balances
Direct democracy
Who makes federal laws in the United States?
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress
State governments
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House of Lords
The Senate and House of Representatives
The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court
The Senate and the Judicial branch
How many U.S. Senators are there?
Fifty (50)
One hundred (100)
Two hundred (200)
One hundred fifty (150)
How many years is the term for a U.S. Senator?
4 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
100
435
535
350
For how many years do we elect a U.S. Representative?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
The President
The local government
All people of the state
Only the urban areas
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's historical significance
Because of the state's population
Because they have more land area
Because they have more industries
How many years do we elect a President for?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
In what month do we vote for President?
January
July
November
December
Who becomes President if the President can no longer serve?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The Secretary of State
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Secretary of Defense
The President Pro Tempore of the Senate
The Speaker of the House
The Attorney General
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Secretary of Defense
The Vice President
The President
The Joint Chiefs of Staff
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Chief Justice
Who vetoes bills?
The Secretary of State
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Senate Majority Leader
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Makes laws
Advises the President
Controls the economy
Oversees the military
Which of the following is a Cabinet-level position in the U.S. government?
Secretary of Agriculture
Director of National Intelligence
Chief of Staff
National Security Advisor
What is one of the primary functions of the judicial branch in the United States?
To enforce laws
To review laws
To create laws
To elect government officials
How many justices typically serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
12
6
15
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States now?
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
John Roberts
Clarence Thomas
Sonia Sotomayor
Which of the following is a power of the federal government under the U.S. Constitution?
To print money
To provide schooling and education
To approve zoning and land use
To provide safety (fire departments)
Which of the following is a power reserved to the states?
To declare war
To make treaties
To provide protection (police)
To print money
Which of the following is a right only for United States citizens?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Vote in a federal election
Freedom of assembly
What is one of the amendments to the Constitution regarding who can vote?
Citizens 21 and older can vote
Only men can vote
Citizens 18 and older can vote
You must pay a poll tax to vote
Which of the following is a responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Paying taxes
Obeying the law
Serving on a jury
Attending school
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The President
The Constitution
The flag
The military
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Obey the laws of the United States
Never travel abroad
Pay taxes only if needed
Vote in all elections
What is the minimum age required for citizens to vote for President in the United States?
16 years
18 years
21 years
25 years
Which of the following is not a way that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote
Join a sports club
Join a political party
Call Senators and Representatives
What is the deadline for sending federal income tax forms in the United States?
March 31
April 15
May 1
June 30
At what age must all men register for the Selective Service in the U.S.?
16 years
18 years
21 years
25 years
What was one reason colonists came to America?
Adventure
Religious freedom
To establish trade routes
To escape debts
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
European settlers
African tribes
Native Americans
Asian explorers
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Europeans
Africans
Asians
South Americans
Why did the colonists fight the British?
To gain religious freedom
Because of high taxes
To expand their territories
To support the French
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1775
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1777
July 4, 1778
Name three of the original 13 states.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
California, Nevada, Utah
Florida, Texas, Alabama
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana
What significant event occurred at the Constitutional Convention?
The Bill of Rights was drafted
The Declaration of Independence was signed
The Constitution was written
The Articles of Confederation were ratified
When was the Constitution written?
1785
1786
1787
1788
Which of the following individuals was a writer of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
Samuel Adams
For what is Benjamin Franklin famous?
U.S. diplomat
First Secretary of the Treasury
Inventor of the cotton gin
General in the Revolutionary War
Who is known as the "Father of Our Country"?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
The Alaska Territory
The Florida Territory
The Oregon Territory
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Revolutionary War
World War I
Franco-Prussian War
What was the U.S. war between the North and the South called?
The Civil War
The Revolutionary War
The War of 1812
The Spanish-American War
Which issue was a primary cause of the Civil War?
Slavery
Taxation without representation
Territorial expansion
Industrialization
What significant action is Abraham Lincoln known for during his presidency?
Issuing the Emancipation Proclamation
Establishing the National Parks
Launching the New Deal
Signing the Declaration of Independence
What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln?
Freed the slaves
Granted women the right to vote
Established the federal bank
Ended the importation of tea
Who was the U.S. President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Which President was in office during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Dwight Eisenhower
Calvin Coolidge
Who did the United States fight against in World War II?
Germany, Italy, Japan
Germany, Russia, Japan
Italy, Spain, Japan
Germany, Italy, Spain
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in which war?
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Terrorism
Communism
Fascism
Monarchism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination in the United States?
Civil rights movement
Labor movement
Environmental movement
Women's rights movement
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. fight for?
Gender equality
Civil rights
Educational reform
Economic equality
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
The signing of the Kyoto Protocol
The start of the Gulf War
Terrorists attacked the United States
The election of a new president
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Navajo
Zulu
Maori
Aborigine
Which river is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Colorado River
Missouri River
Rio Grande
Yukon River
What ocean is located on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Which ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Name a U.S. territory.
Bermuda
Guam
Philippines
Cuba
Which state borders Canada?
Florida
Maine
Utah
Nevada
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
What is the capital of the United States?
New York City
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
Chicago
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston Harbor
New York Harbor
San Francisco Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Why does the flag of the United States have 13 stripes?
Because it represents the 13 desserts of the original settlers
Because there were 13 original colonies
Because the stripes represent the original colonies
Because it symbolizes the 13 languages spoken at the time of independence
Why does the flag of the United States have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each president
Because there are 50 states
Because each star represents a state
Because it symbolizes 50 important historical events
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
The Star-Spangled Banner
Stars and Stripes Forever
When do we celebrate Independence Day in the United States?
July 4
May 25
June 14
August 15
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Halloween and Easter
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice
Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.
The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.
The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.
How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
None of the above
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To outline the structure of the government
To grant powers to the states
To protect individual liberties and rights
To establish the federal budget
Which of the following is a check that the Legislative branch has over the Executive branch?
Appointing Supreme Court Justices
Declaring war
Vetoing legislation
Impeaching the president
What does the Tenth Amendment state about the division of powers?
All powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states.
The federal government has supreme authority over the states.
States have no powers outside of those explicitly granted by the Constitution.
The federal government can take over state functions in times of national emergency.
Which amendment provides the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Direct Democracy
Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is the main role of the Executive branch?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To judge laws
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Who has the power to veto laws?
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress
State Governors
Who is the current Governor of Missouri?
Jay Nixon
Mike Parson
Mike Kehoe
Jay Inslee
Who are the State Senators for Missouri?
Josh Hawley
Eric Schmitt
Claire McCaskill
Eric Greitens
