U.S. Constitution Quiz

Grade 5 · Social Studies · Quiz

How well do you know America's supreme law? Take the quiz to find out!

Questions

1. In what city was the U.S. Constitution written in 1787?

   1. Washington D.C.
   2. Boston
   3. Philadelphia
   4. New York City
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   Answer: Philadelphia

2. The Bill of Rights is made up of the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

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   Answer: True

3. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

   1. Executive Branch
   2. Judicial Branch
   3. Legislative Branch
   4. Military Branch
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   Answer: Legislative Branch

4. Congress has two parts: the Senate and the House of __________.

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   Answer: Representatives

5. Which Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

   1. 2nd Amendment
   2. 4th Amendment
   3. 1st Amendment
   4. 6th Amendment
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   Answer: 1st Amendment

6. The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation because the Articles created too weak a national government.

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   Answer: True

7. Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

   1. George Washington
   2. Benjamin Franklin
   3. Alexander Hamilton
   4. James Madison
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   Answer: James Madison

8. How many total amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

   1. 10
   2. 17
   3. 27
   4. 33
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   Answer: 27

9. The system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the others is called checks and __________.

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   Answer: balances

10. The Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Branch of government.

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    Answer: True

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