U.S. Constitution Quiz

What was the first Constitution of the United States called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

What was the problem with the first Constitution?

• Weak Central Government

• Lack of state representation

People that supported a strong National government were called?

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

• Democrats

People who supported more rights given to the States were called?

• Antifederalists

• Federalists

• Socialists

What is the beginning of the U.S. Constitution called?

• The Preamble

• The Introduction

• The Preface

What does sovereignty mean?

• Power to make decisions (the People)

• Control by the government

• Freedom from laws

What does “We the People” refer to?

• All the citizens of the United States

• The government officials

• The military

The Articles in the Constitution provide what?

• The framework of government

• The rights of citizens

• The duties of the President

Article 1 deals with which part of the government?

• Legislative Branch- Congress

• Executive Branch- The Presidency

• Judicial Branch

What are the requirements for a Senator?

• Be at least 30 years old, 9 years a US citizen, resident of state at time of election

• Be at least 25 years old, 7 years a US citizen, resident of state at time of election

• Be at least 40 years old, 10 years a US citizen, resident of state at time of election