Foundational Principles of the United States Constitution Quiz Test your knowledge on key aspects of the US Constitution, including branches of government, amendments, and landmark cases. How well do you know the Father of the Constitution and principles like checks and balances?
#1
Which document established the foundational principles of the United States?Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
United States Constitution
#2
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Administrative Branch
#3
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#4
What is the term for the sharing of powers between the federal and state governments?Federalism
Democracy
Pluralism
Totalitarianism
#5
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?#6
Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
#7
What does the term 'checks and balances' refer to in the U.S. Constitution?The power of states to check federal authority
The division of powers between the federal and state governments
The ability of each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
The process of electing government officials
#8
Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?President
Congress
Supreme Court
Secretary of Defense
#9
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Gibbons v. Ogden
Dred Scott v. Sandford
#10
Which Constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
#11
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?To outline the grievances against British rule
To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
To establish the structure of the federal government
To propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation
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