Constitution Quiz

Who is called the father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which of the following is not one of the seven basic principles of the Constitution?

• Direct Democracy

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Limited Government

Can you recite the Preamble to the Constitution? (Check one)

• True

• False

Fill in the three branches of the U.S. government, then write which article in the Constitution lists their duties/powers.

a. Legislative Branch; Article ________ of the U.S. Constitution

b. Executive Branch; Article ________ of the U.S. Constitution

c. Judicial Branch; Article ________ of the U.S. Constitution

Choose the correct combination of articles for the branches:

• a. I, b. II, c. III

• a. II, b. III, c. I

• a. III, b. I, c. II

• a. I, b. III, c. II

We often refer to the Legislative Branch as ________, which is composed of two houses. The representation in the ________ is based on state population, while the ________ has equal representation from each state.

• Congress, Senate, House of Representatives

• Parliament, House of Commons, Senate

• Congress, House of Representatives, Senate

• Legislature, Senate, House of Commons

What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To adjudicate disputes

Who is a part of the Executive branch?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• A Supreme Court Justice

• A Member of Congress

Which of the following is NOT a way the Cabinet supports the president?

• Advising the president on matters related to their department's policies

• Implementing the president's policies within their departments

• Representing the United States abroad in their capacity

• Legislating new laws for the country

How is the president elected?

• By popular vote

• By electoral college

• By the Senate

• By the House of Representatives