1. What is the Constitution of the United States?
a) A document that outlines the rights and powers of the federal government
b) A document that outlines the rights and powers of state governments
c) A document that outlines the rights and freedoms of individuals
d) A document that outlines the structure and powers of the federal and state governments
2. When was the Constitution of the United States ratified?
a) 1776
b) 1781
c) 1787
d) 1791
3. How many articles are included in the Constitution?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 10
d) 27
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government established by the Constitution?
a) Legislative branch
b) Judicial branch
c) Executive branch
d) Administrative branch
5. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
a) To protect the rights and freedoms of individuals
b) To outline the powers of the federal government
c) To delineate the structure of the judicial branch
d) To establish the roles and responsibilities of the president
6. How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
7. Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution?
a) The President
b) The Supreme Court
c) The Congress
d) The state legislatures
8. How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
a) 9
b) 13
c) 15
d) 20
9. Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
a) First Amendment
b) Second Amendment
c) Fourth Amendment
d) Tenth Amendment
10. How can the Constitution be amended?
a) By a majority vote in Congress
b) By a majority vote in the Senate
c) By a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states
d) By a unanimous vote in Congress and ratification by all the states
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