Most Americans Have a Low Constitution I.Q. — Put Yours to the Test
By: Julia |
Published: Apr 21, 2024
The United States Constitution is one of the most important foundations of American society. The Constitution is often invoked in politics and on nightly news. However, there’s a lot about this document — and the history that surrounds it — that regular Americans may not be aware of.
Test your own Constitution IQ with this quiz below to see how well you rank.
What was the first Constitution of the United States called?
- A) The Declaration of Independence
- B) The U.S. Constitution
- C) The Articles of Confederation
- D) The Federalist Papers
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Answer:
The Articles of Confederation
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How many different constitutions has the U.S. had?
- A) One
- B) Two
- C) Three
- D) Four
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Answer:
Two
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How long of terms do members of the House of Representatives have?
- A) Four years
- B) Six years
- C) Two years
- D) One year
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Answer:
Two years
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What is the longest time a U.S. president can serve?
- A) Four years
- B) Six years
- C) Eight years
- D) Ten years
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Answer:
Ten years
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What did the Articles of Confederation not provide for?
- A) Laws
- B) The Senate
- C) Courts
- D) The President
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Answer:
Courts
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The first 10 Constitutional Amendments are called what?
- A) The Declaration of Independence
- B) The Federalist Papers
- C) The Magna Carta
- D) The Bill of Rights
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Answer:
The Bill of Rights
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How many main branches does the U.S. government have?
- A) 20
- B) 13
- C) 3
- D) 1
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Answer:
3
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How many men signed the Constitution?
- A) 13
- B) 39
- C) 70
- D) 55
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Answer:
39
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How many amendments did Congress add to the Constitution in 1791?
- A) 13
- B) 1
- C) 10
- D) 21
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Answer:
10
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According to the Constitution, a person can be convicted of treason if…?
- A) A jury finds enough probable cause of their crime
- B) The person confesses
- C) There are at least two witnesses of the treasonous crime
- D) Both B and C
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Answer:
Both B and C
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Who makes the laws for the United States?
- A) The President
- B) The House
- C) The Senate
- D) Congress
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Answer:
Congress
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The Constitution states that a person accused of a crime in court has what right?
- A) To change courts
- B) To change judges
- C) To create the schedule of when he’s tried
- D) To hear the witnesses against them
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Answer:
To hear the witnesses against them
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Who resided as the president of the meeting that was created to change the Articles of Confederation?
- A) George Washington
- B) Thomas Jefferson
- C) Benjamin Franklin
- D) James Madison
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Answer:
George Washington
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What is the role of Congress in the United States?
- A) Make laws
- B) Interpret laws
- C) Enforce laws
- D) Explain the laws
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Answer:
Make laws
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The first Constitutional Convention met in what city?
- A) Washington, D.C.
- B) Boston
- C) New York
- D) Philadelphia
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Answer:
Philadelphia
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