#1
Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution' in the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
#2
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
#3
Which document preceded the United States Constitution and served as the nation's first constitution?
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
#4
Who authored the first draft of what would become the United States Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
#5
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?
To outline the structure of the federal government
To establish the rights of citizens
To set forth the goals of the Constitution
To enumerate the powers of Congress
#6
Which event directly led to the convening of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
The Boston Tea Party
The Declaration of Independence
Shays' Rebellion
The ratification of the Articles of Confederation
#7
Which of the following was NOT a major compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention?
The Great Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise
The Bill of Rights
The Commerce Compromise
#8
What was the original purpose of the Philadelphia Convention in 1787?
To amend the Articles of Confederation
To declare independence from Britain
To form a new system of government
To discuss foreign policy
#9
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and also later participated in the Constitutional Convention?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
#10
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution before it could go into effect?
#11
What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To promote ratification of the Constitution
To criticize the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
To advocate for the abolition of slavery
To outline the powers of the executive branch
#12
Which of the following principles is NOT explicitly stated in the Constitution?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Judicial review
Universal suffrage
#13
What was the purpose of the Electoral College as outlined in the Constitution?
To elect members of Congress
To select the President and Vice President
To appoint Supreme Court justices
To oversee state elections
#14
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the United States government established by the Constitution?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Economic
#15
What does the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution establish?
The federal government's power over state governments
The rights of citizens to challenge the government
The authority of the President to veto legislation
The requirement for a supermajority to amend the Constitution