U.S. Constitution Quiz

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution because of his role at the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

How did James Madison help create the U.S. Constitution? Select TWO correct answers.

• He argued for a strong, central government with 3 branches.

• He only wanted judges to make decisions for Americans.

• He wanted a national legislature that would make laws.

• He supported a king having the power in America.

Determine which part of the excerpt promotes freedom both now and for future citizens/

• Textbook 1

• Textbook 2

• Textbook 3

• Textbook 4

Which part of the Preamble means to keep peace within the country?

• "establish justice"

• "insure domestic tranquility"

• "provide for the common defense"

• "to form a more perfect union"

What are the first 10 Amendments called?

• The Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Magna Carta
• Petition of Rights

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• makes laws

• interprets the law

• enforces the law

Which branch of government interprets the law?

• The United States

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

The legislative branch is made up of both the House of Representatives and the-

• Supreme Court

• Presidential advisors

• Anti-Federlaists

• Senate

Which branch enforces the law?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• The United States