U.S. Constitution
I am creating a test on the U. S. Constitution for eighth-grade students who must pass it in order to be promoted to high school. This is being done in conjunction with project-based learning.
- 1.
Name two of the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence.
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
Robert Livingston
- C.
Robert Sherman
- D.
John Adams
- E.
Benjamin Franklin
Correct Answer(s)
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Robert Livingston
C. Robert Sherman
D. John Adams
E. Benjamin Franklin -
- 2.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
- A.
July 4, 1787
- B.
July 4, 1767
- C.
July 4, 1776
Correct Answer
C. July 4, 1776 -
- 3.
Fifty-five delegates met in 1787 to write a document. What was this meeting called?
- A.
House of Representatives
- B.
Constitutional Convention
- C.
Second Continental Congress
Correct Answer
B. Constitutional Convention -
- 4.
What document were these men creating?
- A.
Bill of Rights
- B.
Illinois state laws
- C.
U.S. Constitution
Correct Answer
C. U.S. Constitution -
- 5.
Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution" because he contributed more to the writing than any other delegate?
- A.
James Madison
- B.
Thomas Jefferson
- C.
Robert Livingston
Correct Answer
B. Thomas Jefferson -
- 6.
What is another name for the fifty-five delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
- A.
U.S. Senate
- B.
Framers of the Constitution
- C.
Supreme Court Justices
Correct Answer
B. Framers of the Constitution -
- 7.
The delegates at the convention dealt with some very powerful ideas about our government. One of them was what?
- A.
Who the next president would be
- B.
The system of checks and balances
- C.
How to celebrate Independence Day
Correct Answer
B. The system of checks and balances -
- 8.
What is democracy?
- A.
Government by the people
- B.
A country ruled by one person who makes all the laws
- C.
A divided country
Correct Answer
A. Government by the people -
- 9.
Which branch of government is headed by the president?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Judicial
- C.
Executive
Correct Answer
C. Executive -
- 10.
Which branch of government makes our country's laws?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Judicial
- C.
Executive
Correct Answer
A. Legislative -
- 11.
Which branch of government makes sure that our laws are interpreted according to our constitution?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Judicial
- C.
Executive
Correct Answer
B. Judicial -
- 12.
What body of people heads the judicial branch of government?
- A.
House of Representatives
- B.
Supreme Court
- C.
Senate
Correct Answer
B. Supreme Court -
- 13.
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
- A.
7
- B.
8
- C.
9
Correct Answer
C. 9 -
- 14.
What term refers to the right of every citizen to be protected from unlawful and or abusive actions by the government?
- A.
Due process
- B.
Bill of Rights
- C.
State laws
Correct Answer
A. Due process -
- 15.
The presidential system of government is also known as what else?
- A.
Executive system
- B.
Democratic system
- C.
Shared powers
Correct Answer
C. Shared powers -
- 16.
What do the stars stand for?
- A.
Number of states
- B.
Number of laws
- C.
Number of Bill of Rights
Correct Answer
A. Number of states -
- 17.
How many stripes are on the American flag?
- A.
14
- B.
13
- C.
16
Correct Answer
B. 13 -
- 18.
What do the stripes on the flag stand for?
- A.
Number of presidents we've had
- B.
Number of states
- C.
Number of original colonies
Correct Answer
C. Number of original colonies -
- 19.
Which of these is not seen as an important symbol of the United States?
- A.
Pledge of Allegiance
- B.
Bald eagle
- C.
Our school system
Correct Answer
C. Our school system -
- 20.
What two houses make up Congress?
- A.
House of Representatives
- B.
Secretary of State
- C.
The Senate
Correct Answer(s)
A. House of Representatives
C. The Senate -
- 21.
How many years is a presidential term?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
5
Correct Answer
B. 4 -
- 22.
How many terms can a president serve?
- A.
1
- B.
4
- C.
2
Correct Answer
C. 2 -
- 23.
If the President of the United States is unable to complete his term, who is next in line for his position?
- A.
Speaker of the House
- B.
Secretary of State
- C.
Vice President
Correct Answer
A. Speaker of the House -
- 24.
What is the capital of the United States?
- A.
New York City
- B.
Los Angeles
- C.
Washington, DC
Correct Answer
C. Washington, DC -
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