No image available.
Happy Constitution Day! On this day in 1787, the United States Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. It is the oldest written national constitution still in use today. The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land, providing the framework for our government, and outlining state and federal rights.
Constitution Quiz
How well do you know the Constitution? Test yourself with these 7 questions! Answers are provided at the bottom of the post.
1. How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
A. 33
B. 15
C. 27
D. 25
2. The system established in the Constitution which ensures political power is not concentrated in the hands of certain individuals or groups is known as:
A. Separation of church and state
B. Checks and balances
C. Limited government
D. Popular sovereignty
3. Which of these Founding Fathers did not sign the Constitution?
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. George Washington
C. James Madison
D. John Hancock
4. At 81 years old, this man was the oldest delegate to sign the Constitution:
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Alexander Hamilton
C. Pierce Butler
D. Roger Sherman
5. The right of the judicial branch to determine whether legislation is unconstitutional is known as:
A. Executive order
B. Federalism
C. Judicial review
D. Separation of powers
6. The concept that the law applies equally to everyone, from government officials to average citizens, is known as:
A. Rule of law
B. Checks and balances
C. Popular sovereignty
D. Fairness rule
7. Popular sovereignty means that the government derives its authority from:
A. The Supreme Court
B. The people
C. The president
D. Congress
Answer Key:
- C
- B
- D
- A
- C
- A
- B
- Taxpayer Action Against Riverside County and It's County Executive Officer, Jeff Van Wagenen Nov 28,2024
- WALTER CLARK LEGAL GROUP SPONSORS RIDE FARES FOR THE HOLIDAYS Nov 20,2024
- What To Do If You Have Been Injured At A Concert In California? Mar 27,2024
- Walter Clark Legal Group Reimburses Thanksgiving Ride Fares Nov 14,2023
- Walter Clark Legal Group Donates Backpacks to Booker T. Washington Elementary School Aug 22,2023
- Walter Clark Legal Group Donates Backpacks to Underserved Students Aug 22,2023