Founding Fathers
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
T/F: The U.S. Constitution was written in 1776.
F: 1787
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
We the People
What is the system called that divides powers between national and state governments?
Federalism
Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and later the 3rd President of the USA?
Thomas Jefferson
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
T/F: The original Constitution included a Bill of Rights.
FALSE
How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?
7
What term is used to describe the division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
Separation of Government
Which founding father served as the first Secretary of Treasury and featured on a broadway musical?
Alexander Hamilton
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th amendment
T/F: The Preamble to the Constitution outlines the purpose of the document.
TRUE
Which article of the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
2
Which clause in the Constitution gives Congress the authority to make all laws "necessary and proper" for carrying out its powers?
Article 1, Section 8. The Elastic Clause.
Which founding father also served as the 2nd President of the United States and died on the same day as Thomas Jefferson?
John Adams
What is the only amendment to be repealed, and what did it originally prohibit?
18th amendment
T/F: The U.S. Senate is part of the Executive Branch.
FALSE
Which article of the Constitution describes the process for amending the Constitution?
5
What is the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional called?
Judicial Review
Who was the oldest delegate to sign the U.S. Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
Benjamin Franklin
Which amendment limits the President to two terms in office?
22nd amendment
T/F: Constitution Day is celebrated on the anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution.
FALSE: Constitution Day celebrates the signing of the Constitution, not its ratification.
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch?
3
What term describes the Constitution as the "supreme law of the land," meaning no state law can contradict it?
The Supremacy Clause