U.S Constitution MCQ Quiz: Trivia!
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U. S constitution MCQ quiz: trivia! A constitution is a document that not only shows the rights and responsibilities of the citizens of a country but what should be done if the laws are not abided in. How many amendments are thereto the bill of rights and who was tacked with writing the constitution by hand? This quiz will help you understand the constitution, the ratification process and the bill of rights much deeper.
- 1.
What party names were given to those who favored ratification and to those who opposed it?
- A.
Democrats and Republicans
- B.
Good and Evil
- C.
Federalists amd Antifederalists
- D.
Economists and Marketists
- E.
Patriots and Loyalists
Correct Answer
C. Federalists amd Antifederalists -
- 2.
When did the United States government go into operation under the Constitution?
- A.
July 4,1775
- B.
June 21,1788
- C.
March 13,1800
- D.
September 19,1782
- E.
February 2, 1790
Correct Answer(s)
B. June 21,1788
E. February 2, 1790Explanation
June 21, 1788, was the date on which New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution making it binding, but February 2,1790 is when the Supreme Court held there first meeting making all branches of government fully operational.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who presented the Virginia Plan?
- A.
Edmund Randolph
- B.
George Washington
- C.
Patrick Henery
- D.
Both B and C
- E.
Ben Franklin
Correct Answer
A. Edmund Randolph -
- 4.
Who was the "President" of the Constitutional Convention?
- A.
James Madison
- B.
FDR
- C.
Ben Franklin
- D.
Thomas Jefferson
- E.
George Washington
Correct Answer
E. George Washington -
- 5.
Which State did not send delagates to the Constitutional Convention?
- A.
Maryland
- B.
South Carolina
- C.
Rhode Island
- D.
New York
- E.
New Jersey
Correct Answer
C. Rhode Island -
- 6.
Maine was one of the original thirteen colonies.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
How Many Words Are in the Constitution?
- A.
Under 100
- B.
Between 2,567 and 3,290
- C.
Over 5,000
- D.
Between 4,000 and 5,000
- E.
Over 10,000
Correct Answer
D. Between 4,000 and 5,000 -
- 8.
The vote of how many States was necessary to ratify the Constitution?
- A.
6/7
- B.
9/9
- C.
9/13
- D.
13/13
- E.
1/9
Correct Answer
C. 9/13 -
- 9.
What was the First State to ratify the Constitution?
- A.
Maryland
- B.
Pennsilvayia
- C.
New York
- D.
Virginia
- E.
Delaware
Correct Answer
E. Delaware -
- 10.
Rhode Island was the last State to ratify the Constitution.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
78
- D.
16
- E.
8
Correct Answer
B. 10 -
- 12.
Freedom of Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Right to Assemble and the Right to Petition are 5 separate amendments under the Bill of Rights.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 13.
How Many Admendments have been added to the Constitution after the Bill of Rights?
- A.
0
- B.
10
- C.
17
- D.
20
- E.
5
Correct Answer
C. 17 -
- 14.
When was the Bill of Rights put into Effect?
- A.
December 25, 1792
- B.
June 21, 1788
- C.
December 15, 1791
- D.
Febuary 2, 1790
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
C. December 15, 1791 -
- 15.
Who was the First Vice-President under the Constitution?
- A.
George Washington
- B.
James Madison
- C.
John Adams
- D.
Sam Adams
- E.
Mayor Mc'Cheese
Correct Answer
C. John Adams -
- 16.
Who was the First President of the U.S.A Under the Constitution?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
George Washington
- C.
James Madison
- D.
Sam Adams
- E.
Patrick Henery
Correct Answer
B. George Washington -
- 17.
How Long Has the Constitution been in Effect?
- A.
220 Years
- B.
218 Years
- C.
200 Years
- D.
210 Years
- E.
100 Years
Correct Answer(s)
A. 220 Years
B. 218 Years -
- 18.
What is the First Sentance in the Constitution Called?
- A.
The First
- B.
We The People
- C.
The Preamble
- D.
Dedication
- E.
It Does Not Have A Name
Correct Answer
C. The Preamble -
- 19.
Did Vermont Ratify the Bill of Rights?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 20.
Who was the First President of the U.S.A?
- A.
George Washington
- B.
John Hanson
- C.
Thomas Jeferson
- D.
Patrick Henery
Correct Answer
B. John HansonExplanation
John Hanson was the First President under the Articles of Confederation.Rate this question:
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