Governmental Structure and Functionality in Early American History Quiz
Test your knowledge of American political history with questions on government framework, key figures, and pivotal events.
#1
Which document established the framework for the United States government?
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
#2
Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
#3
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
#4
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
#5
What event directly led to the American Revolutionary War?
The Boston Tea Party
The Stamp Act
The Boston Massacre
The Intolerable Acts
#6
Who authored the Federalist Papers, which were influential in the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
#7
What was the main reason for the creation of the Electoral College?
To allow each state to have an equal say in presidential elections
To ensure that only educated individuals could vote
To prevent foreign interference in elections
To give power to the federal government
#8
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
#9
What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
To abolish slavery
To establish a strong central government
To create a national currency
To negotiate treaties with foreign nations
#10
Which of the following is NOT a power of the federal government under the U.S. Constitution?
Declaring war
Regulating interstate commerce
Issuing driver's licenses
Establishing post offices
#11
What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?
To grant citizenship to immigrants
To expand the size of the military
To limit the rights of immigrants and restrict freedom of speech
To regulate trade with foreign nations
#12
Which event led to the establishment of the First Bank of the United States?
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Embargo Act of 1807
The Louisiana Purchase
The War of 1812
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