U.S. Constitution Quiz

The Preamble introduces the Constitution and lists how many reasons why the people are creating a new government? 

• 6

• 2

• 5

• 3

Which article is the longest, and also give the legislative branch it's power?

• Article IV

• Article I

• Article V

• Article II

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Under Article III, how are federal judges chosen?

• By the Senate

• By the President and approved by the Senate

• By the House of Representatives

• By the Supreme Court

How many amendments were added to the Constitution just two years after it was written?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Which amendment makes it illegal to quarter soliders?

• 13th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What does the Constitution say is the 'supreme law of the land'?

• The Bill of Rights

• State laws

• The amendments

• U.S. or federal laws

Which early political party did NOT want a strong central government?

• Republican

• Whig

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

How can the Constitution be changed?

• By executing laws

• By interpreting laws

• By amending

• By creating laws

Which law is supreme according to Article VI?

• State law

• Federal law

• Judicial law

• Executive law