Constitution Basics
What year was the U.S. Constitution signed?
1787
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
First Amendment
The Constitution begins with the words “We the People.”
True.
On what date is Constitution Day celebrated?
September 17
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment.
The Constitution was the first governing document of the United States.
False — the Articles of Confederation came before the Constitution.
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7 articles
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
Which famous founding father was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination, including the right to remain silent?
Fifth Amendment.
All 13 original states immediately approved the Constitution.
False — ratification happened over time, and not every state initially approved it
In what city was the Constitution signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Which amendment gave women the right to vote nationwide?
Nineteenth Amendment
Who wrote most of the Federalist Papers along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay?
James Madison
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public criminal trial?
Sixth Amendment.
The president can change the Constitution without approval from anyone else.
False — changing the Constitution requires the amendment process.
The Constitution created three branches of the federal government. What are they?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
Which delegate refused to sign the Constitution and later pushed for a Bill of Rights?
George Mason
Which amendment says powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people?
Tenth Amendment.
There are currently 27 amendments to the Constitution.
True.