U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To outline the laws and organization of the U.S. government

• To give the president all the power

• To create an alliance with other countries

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

The U.S. Constitution is divided into parts called what?

• Amendments

• Articles

• Chapters

• Sections

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• A list of taxes people had to pay

• The original version of the Constitution

• A letter to the King of England

Which branch of government has the power to decide if laws are constitutional?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

Which amendment gives citizens the right to free speech and religion?

• The First Amendment

• The Second Amendment

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Tenth Amendment

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the main role of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create amendments

The president can make laws without approval from Congress.

• True

• False