U.S. Constitution Quiz

When was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1791

• 1800

What document served as the foundation of the United States government before the Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• To explain the purpose of the document

• To list the amendments

• To describe the branches of government

• To outline the rights of citizens

Which branch of government is established by Article I of the Constitution?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?

• House of Representatives and the Senate

• President and Vice President

• Supreme Court and Lower Courts

• Cabinet and Departments

Who heads the Executive Branch according to the Constitution?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

What does Article III of the Constitution establish?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Military Branch

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalist Papers

• Articles of Confederation

How many total amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 27

• 10

• 15

• 30

What does the Constitution ensure by dividing power among different branches of government?

• No one branch becomes too powerful

• The President has all the power

• The Supreme Court makes all decisions

• The military controls the government