GED US Constitution

Where and when was the Constitution written?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 25 to September 17, 1787

• New York, New York, July 4, 1776

• Boston, Massachusetts, September 5, 1774

• Washington D.C., March 4, 1789

Who is often called the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• George Washington

Which founding father is known for his role in the US financial system?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What is the primary purpose of the Constitution as highlighted in the video?

• To create a centralized banking system

• To declare independence from Britain

• To give power to the people and state the nation's goals

• To establish a new monarchy

What does the preamble of the Constitution aim to establish?

• The guidelines for international diplomacy

• The rules for the new monarchy

• The independence from British rule

• A more perfect union and the nation's goals

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Governments

Who has the power to appoint Supreme Court Justices?

• State Governors

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President

What does Article 5 of the Constitution address?

• The executive powers

• The establishment of the judicial branch

• Relations between states and the federal government

• The process of amending the Constitution

How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

• 50

• 33

• 10

• 27

What is the supreme law of the land according to the Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• State Laws

• The Bill of Rights

• Federal Laws