Quiz on the Constitution

Who is known as the father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

What did James Madison think about Congress?

• Congress had too much power

• Congress had enough power

• Congress did not have enough power

• Congress was perfect

Which amendment includes freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?

• To declare independence

• To establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility

• To list the rights of citizens

• To describe the government structure

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Preamble?

• Establish justice

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty

• Declare war

What does the Preamble say about liberty?

• Liberty should be limited

• Liberty is not important

• Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

• Liberty should be given to the government

Who did James Madison believe should have more power?

• The President

• The Congress

• The States

• The People

What does the First Amendment protect?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial

• Freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly

• The right to vote

What is one of the goals mentioned in the Preamble?

• To form a more perfect Union

• To create a monarchy

• To establish a dictatorship

• To divide the nation

What does the Preamble say about justice?

• Justice should be ignored

• Establish justice

• Justice is not necessary

• Justice should be delayed