Test Your Knowledge Of The U.S. Constitution!
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- 1.
Which two U.S. Presidents signed the Constitution?
- A.
George Washington and John Adams
- B.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
- C.
James Madison and James Monroe
- D.
George Washington and James Madison
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D. George Washington and James MadisonExplanation
Although they were instrumental in the birth of our country John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were both abroad serving as ministers (ambassadors) to England and France, respectively, on the date the Constitution was signed! James Monroe was not selected as a Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What federal holiday honors the Constitution?
- A.
Memorial Day
- B.
Independence Day
- C.
Columbus Day
- D.
Thanksgiving Day
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D. Thanksgiving DayExplanation
On December 3, 1789, George Washington issued the "Thanksgiving Day Proclamation" after Congress asked him to recommend "a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a Constitution of government for their safety and happiness." The Proclamation gives thanks for, among other things, "the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which State did NOT send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
- A.
Delaware
- B.
New Jersey
- C.
Maryland
- D.
Rhode Island
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D. Rhode IslandExplanation
Rhode Island was reluctant to embrace a new system of government for fear that it may harm their local economy.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was the oldest person to sign the Constitution?
- A.
Benjamin Franklin
- B.
George Washington
- C.
Alexander Hamilton
- D.
William Paterson
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A. Benjamin FranklinExplanation
The first Postmaster General was 81 when he signed the Constitution!Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention refused to sign the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights?
- A.
Edmund Randolph
- B.
John Blair
- C.
George Mason
- D.
George Wythe
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C. George MasonExplanation
George Mason, who previously drafted the Virginia Constitution's Bill of Rights, declined to sign the U.S. Constitution because of his strong belief that a national Constitution must afford each person some basic individual rights. Three other delegates from Virginia (James McClurg, Edmund Randolph, and George Wythe) did not sign the Constitution . . . because they were not present at the Convention on the day it was signed!Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many years may a U.S. President serve in office?
- A.
8
- B.
10
- C.
12
- D.
16
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B. 10Explanation
The 22nd Amendment allows a person to be elected into office as President for two terms but also to serve as President through succession for an additional two years.Rate this question:
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The Constitution grants Congress the power to . . .
- A.
Establish Post Offices
- B.
Tax State governments
- C.
Appoint judges to the Supreme Court
- D.
All of the above
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A. Establish Post OfficesExplanation
Only the first answer is correct!
The Constitution specifically prohibits Congress from taxing State governments, but allows taxes on individuals.
The Constiution gives the President power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court, but states that the Senate must "confirm" the appointments.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many times has the Constitution been changed since it was signed in 1787?
- A.
27
- B.
18
- C.
10
- D.
Hundreds!
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B. 18Explanation
There have been only 18 changes in the 225 years since the Framers signed the Constitution. The Bill of Rights (amendments one through 10) was the first change approved by the States in December 1791. Since then, 17 Constitutional amendments have been approved - totalling 18 changes.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Constitution was signed in the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall). Which of these other historic events took place in the same location?
- A.
The signing of the Articles of Confederation (the United States' first constitution) in 1871.
- B.
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
- C.
George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.Explanation
Four of the most important events in the history of the United States took place in the same building!Rate this question:
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