#1
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
#2
Which document preceded the United States Constitution and was its predecessor?
The Articles of Confederation
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
#3
Who authored the Federalist Papers, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
#4
Which branch of government was established by Article III of the U.S. Constitution?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
None of the above
#5
Who was the presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
George Washington
#6
Which compromise resolved the issue of representation in the U.S. Congress?
The Great Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise
The Commerce Compromise
The Electoral College Compromise
#7
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in 1787?
To amend the Articles of Confederation
To declare independence from Britain
To draft the Bill of Rights
To establish the United States Constitution
#8
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
#9
Which of the following was NOT one of the original thirteen colonies?
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
New York
#10
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#11
Which of the following was a major concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?
Too much power given to the states
Lack of a Bill of Rights
Weakness of the central government
Limited protection for individual rights
#12
Who was the author of the pamphlet 'Common Sense', which advocated for independence from Britain?
Thomas Paine
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
George Washington