U.S. Constitution Quiz

Based on the excerpt, what is the purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution?

• To unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free.

• To declare to the British king that Americans are free and independent.

• To create a new monarchy that would defend the rights and freedoms of Americans.

• To establish a strong federal government that rules over Americans living in the states.

The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it -

• contains ideas from the Enlightenment philosophers

• includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled

• outlines the requirements for being President of the United States

• lists the grievances the American colonists had against the British king

A presidential veto of a law is an example of —

• due process

• judicial activism

• individual rights

• checks and balances

All of the purposes of government can be found in the Preamble to the United States Constitution EXCEPT —

• Secure the blessings of liberty

• Secure our unalienable rights

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

The people in this image were creating a document for which of the following purposes? Select all that apply.

• to create a unified country

• to settle conflicts between the states

• to protect people’s rights

• to declare war

This gave the framework and rules of government and defined what

government can do. It did not give protection of individual rights and did not explain what the

government could not do.

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence

The individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were defined.

It also defined the principles and ideals of freedom and liberty.

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence

This states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen’s

rights. It also gives specific rules for what actions the government has to take to protect the

rights of the people.

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Bill of Rights?

• The Bill of Rights defines individual rights of citizens.

• New laws can be passed that do not follow the Bill of Rights.

• The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists wanted a list of protections added to the Constitution.

Which group is responsible for the laws that should govern us, what taxes citizens should pay, and impeaching a president?

• the legislative branch

• the executive branch

• the states

• the judicial branch