The Constitution: A Foundation of American Government

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 2

Which document added more rights to the Constitution?

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Bill of Rights

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

Question 3

What is the job of the Supreme Court?

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Interpret laws

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Make laws

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Carry out laws

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Enforce laws

Question 4

What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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To state the reasons why the Constitution was written

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To explain the different branches of government

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To list the rights guaranteed to all Americans

Question 5

Which document is the most important law of the United States?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

Question 6

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' because of his significant contributions to its development?

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James Madison

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 7

What is the main reason why the Constitution divides the government into three separate branches?

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To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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To ensure that all branches of government work together

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To protect the rights of individual citizens

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To promote economic stability

Question 8

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 9

Who is the leader of the United States?

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President

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Governor

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Mayor

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Senator

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a citizen under the Constitution?

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Spying on neighbors

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Voting in elections

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Paying taxes

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Serving on a jury

Question 11

Which rule protects our right to speak our minds?

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The First Amendment

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The Second Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment

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The Tenth Amendment

Question 12

Which branch of government decides if laws are fair?

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The Judicial branch

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The Executive branch

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The Legislative branch

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The Military branch

Question 13

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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Abraham Lincoln

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George Washington

Question 14

Which bird is on the money and represents our country?

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The eagle

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The dove

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The sparrow

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The owl

Question 15

Who created the Constitution?

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A group called the Founding Fathers

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George Washington alone

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Thomas Jefferson alone

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Benjamin Franklin alone

Question 16

Which part of the Constitution protects our right to speak freely?

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First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 17

Why do we have three different branches of government?

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To keep each branch in check

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To protect our rights

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To make passing laws easier

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To collect more taxes

Question 18

What is the first part of the Constitution called?

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The Preamble

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The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 19

What are the two main ideas that the Constitution is based on?

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Limited government and individual rights

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Majority rule and minority rights

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Federalism and separation of powers

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Checks and balances and due process

Question 20

How many changes have been made to the Constitution?

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27

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10

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50

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100

Question 21

How can we make changes to the Constitution?

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Both of the above

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Congress passes an amendment with most votes

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Three-fourths of states approve an amendment

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Neither of the above

Question 22

Why did the people of the United States add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

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To protect the rights of citizens

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To give more power to the president

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To make new laws for the country

Question 23

What is the most important law in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 25

Which part of the Constitution protects our individual freedoms?

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The Amendments

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The Preamble

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The Articles

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The Clauses

Question 26

What is the First Amendment about?

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Freedom of speech, religion, and press

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The right to bear arms

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The right to a fair trial

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The right to vote

Question 27

Who is the leader of the United States?

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The President

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The Prime Minister

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The King or Queen

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The Mayor

Question 28

What are the two parts of Congress called?

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The Senate and the House of Representatives

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The Congress and the Parliament

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The House of Commons and the House of Lords

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The Assembly and the Council

Question 29

Which branch of government can make new laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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None of these

Question 30

What is the symbol of the United States?

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Bald Eagle

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Statue of Liberty

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Liberty Bell

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Uncle Sam

Question 31

How did the Constitution become the official set of rules for the United States?

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The states agreed to follow it.

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The President made it a law.

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The Supreme Court said it was the law.

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George Washington wrote it.

Question 32

What is the name of the highest law in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

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Magna Carta

Question 33

Which part of the Constitution protects our right to speak, believe, and publish freely?

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First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

Question 34

How many branches of government does the Constitution set up?

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Three

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Two

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Four

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Five

Question 35

Which branch of government makes the laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Administrative Branch

Question 36

Who is the boss of the United States military?

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President

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Vice President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

Question 37

Which document said the 13 American colonies were no longer ruled by Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

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Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

Question 38

True or False: It's easy to change the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a right we have because of the Constitution?

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Getting free healthcare

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Talking freely

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Having a gun

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Going to court with a jury

Question 40

In the United States, our government has three main parts that share the power. These parts are called branches. Which three branches make up our government?

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The President, Congress, and the Supreme Court

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The Mayor, the Police, and the Firefighters

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The School, the Library, and the Park

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The Mom, the Dad, and the Kids

Question 41

Which branch of government creates our laws?

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Legislative

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Judicial

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Executive

Question 42

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

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Bill of Rights

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Magna Carta

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Articles of Confederation

Question 43

Which branch is responsible for interpreting and applying the laws?

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Judicial

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Legislative

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Executive

Question 44

What is the highest court in our country called?

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Supreme Court

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Court of Appeals

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Constitutional Court

Question 45

What does the Constitution do for all citizens?

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Guarantees Rights

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Controls Laws

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Collects Taxes

Question 46

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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To introduce the goals and reasons for our government

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To protect individual freedoms

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To list the different branches of government

Question 47

What does the phrase 'We the People' in the Constitution mean?

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Citizens have a voice in their government

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The government has all the power

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Only certain people can participate in government

Question 48

Which document is the supreme law of the United States?

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 49

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

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To establish a government, protect rights, and promote justice

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To abolish slavery

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To declare independence from Great Britain

Question 50

True or False: The Constitution can be easily changed.

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False

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None of the above

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True

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Not mentioned in the provided context