The U.S. Constitution: Then and Now Book Quiz

In the summer of 1787, representatives from all 13 states met where to create the Constitution?

• Virginia

• Columbus

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

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Who was called the "Father of the Constitution"?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

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What plan did they follow to create the Constitution?

• Tennessee Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Ohio Plan

• Pennsylvania Plan

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How many amendments are in the Constitution at first?

• 12

• 14

• 10

• 1

What are the first ten amendments also known as?

• Bill of Rights

• Plan

• Rules

• Document

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Which president was responsible for the "Voting Rights Act Address" speech?

• George Washington

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

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What was the "Voting Rights Act Address" about?

• Equal voting rights

• Voting at home

• Voting over the phone

• Voting by mail

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When did president Johnson give his speech?

• 1999

• 1900

• 2001

• 1965

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When was the 15th Amendment signed into law?

• March 30 1870

• January 31 1995

• April 2 1945

• December 25 2001

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How many days did it take Congress to introduce new voting rights after President Johnson's speech?

• 25

• 1

• 50

• 2