U.S Consititution

Question 1

What was the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 1

To establish the framework of the federal government and outline the rights of the states and citizens.

Question 2

True or False: The U.S. Constitution was created to replace the Articles of Confederation.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Constitutional Convention took place in _____ in 1787.

Answer 3

Philadelphia

Question 4

What are the three branches of government established by the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 4

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which document served as the first governing document of the United States before the Constitution? A) The Federalist Papers B) The Articles of Confederation C) The Bill of Rights D) The Magna Carta

Answer 5

B) The Articles of Confederation

Question 6

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 6

It did not provide a strong central government, leading to issues with taxation and regulation of commerce.

Question 7

Short Answer: Who is often referred to as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?

Answer 7

James Madison

Question 8

True or False: The Constitution can be amended.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

Answer 9

It guarantees individual liberties and rights to American citizens.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The U.S. Constitution was ratified in _____ after a series of debates and compromises.

Answer 10

1788