Test Your Knowledge Of The U.S. Constitution!

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Explore your understanding of the U. S. Constitution with this engaging quiz! Assess your knowledge on pivotal topics like signatories, federal holidays, and constitutional debates. Perfect for learners aiming to deepen their understanding of American governance.

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  • 2. 

    Which Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention refused to sign the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights?

    • Edmund Randolph

    • John Blair

    • George Mason

    • George Wythe

    Correct Answer
    A. George Mason
    Explanation
    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!

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  • 3. 

    Who was the oldest person to sign the Constitution?

    • Benjamin Franklin

    • George Washington

    • Alexander Hamilton

    • William Paterson

    Correct Answer
    A. Benjamin Franklin
    Explanation
    The first Postmaster General was 81 when he signed the Constitution!

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  • 4. 

    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?

    • The signing of the Articles of Confederation (the United States' first constitution) in 1871.

    • The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

    • George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775.

    • All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above.
    Explanation
    Four of the most important events in the history of the United States took place in the same building!

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  • 5. 

    Which State did NOT send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

    • Delaware

    • New Jersey

    • Maryland

    • Rhode Island

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhode Island
    Explanation
    Rhode Island was reluctant to embrace a new system of government for fear that it may harm their local economy.

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  • 6. 

    Which two U.S. Presidents signed the Constitution?

    • George Washington and John Adams

    • John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

    • James Madison and James Monroe

    • George Washington and James Madison

    Correct Answer
    A. George Washington and James Madison
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    How many times has the Constitution been changed since it was signed in 1787?

    • 27

    • 18

    • 10

    • Hundreds!

    Correct Answer
    A. 18
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    How many years may a U.S. President serve in office?

    • 8

    • 10

    • 12

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    The Constitution grants Congress the power to . . .

    • Establish Post Offices

    • Tax State governments

    • Appoint judges to the Supreme Court

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Establish Post Offices
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    What federal holiday honors the Constitution?

    • Memorial Day

    • Independence Day

    • Columbus Day

    • Thanksgiving Day

    Correct Answer
    A. Thanksgiving Day
    Explanation
    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."

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