#1
Which document established the first framework of government for the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
ExplanationEstablished a weak central government with limited powers.
#2
Who served as the first President of the United States under the Constitution?
George Washington
ExplanationElected as the nation's first president in 1789.
#3
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution?
To outline the rights of individual citizens
ExplanationEnsures protection of individual liberties.
#4
Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
ExplanationEnded slavery in the United States.
#5
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
2 years
ExplanationMembers serve a two-year term.
#6
Which founding document begins with 'We the People'?
The U.S. Constitution
ExplanationThe preamble of the Constitution.
#7
Which event prompted the Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion
ExplanationHighlighted the need for a stronger federal government.
#8
Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
James Madison
ExplanationPlayed a key role in drafting the Constitution.
#9
Who wrote the Federalist Papers, advocating for the ratification of the Constitution?
Alexander Hamilton
ExplanationCo-authored a series of essays promoting the Constitution.
#10
What is the 'Great Compromise' also known as?
The Connecticut Compromise
ExplanationResolved disputes over representation in Congress.
#11
Which principle ensures that no branch of the U.S. government becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
ExplanationSystem to prevent the concentration of power.
#12
What was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
Delaware
ExplanationWas the first to approve the Constitution in 1787.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the United States government established by the Constitution?
Administrative Branch
ExplanationThe three branches are Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
#14
The 'Three-Fifths Compromise' was an agreement about how which of the following would be counted for taxes and representation?
Slaves
ExplanationDetermined how slaves would be counted for representation purposes.
#15
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the American Revolutionary War?
Disagreements over the interpretation of the Magna Carta
ExplanationThe war was primarily over taxation without representation.
#16
The Federalist Papers were written to support the ratification of the Constitution in which state?
New York
ExplanationPublished to gain support for the Constitution in New York.
#17
What issue did the Missouri Compromise address?
The balance of free and slave states
ExplanationDealt with the spread of slavery in new territories.
#18
What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
It established procedures for the creation of new states
ExplanationProvided a method for admitting new states to the Union.