Early U.S. Government and Political Influences Quiz

Test your knowledge on American Political History with questions on Constitution, Bill of Rights, Founding Fathers & more.

#1

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' in the United States?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
#2

Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States before the Constitution?

Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Emancipation Proclamation
#3

Which event led to the convening of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

Shays' Rebellion
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Bunker Hill
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
#4

Who served as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Marshall
James Madison
#5

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
#6

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To outline the powers of the President
To establish the system of checks and balances
To protect individual freedoms and rights
To regulate interstate commerce
#7

Which philosopher greatly influenced the ideas behind the concept of 'natural rights' that were incorporated into the Declaration of Independence?

John Locke
Voltaire
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
#8

Which of the following is NOT one of the branches of the United States government as outlined in the Constitution?

Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Military
#9

Who authored the pamphlet 'Common Sense,' which was instrumental in building support for American independence?

Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
#10

What is the term for the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?

Executive privilege
Judicial review
Legislative oversight
Presidential veto
#11

What was the primary goal of the Federalist Papers?

To advocate for the abolition of slavery
To encourage ratification of the Constitution
To establish a national bank
To promote the expansion of voting rights
#12

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States?

First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
#13

Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
#14

Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?

Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
John Jay
George Washington
#15

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment

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