MCQs on Constitution Day (September 17)

1. What does Constitution Day commemorate? A) The signing of the Declaration of Independence B) The ratification of the U.S. Constitution C) The end of the Civil War D) The start of the American Revolution Answer: B) The ratification of the U.S. Constitution 2. On which date is Constitution Day observed? A) July 4 B) September 17 C) December 25 D) November 11 Answer: B) September 17 3. In what year was the U.S. Constitution signed? A) 1776 B) 1781 C) 1787 D) 1791 Answer: C) 1787 4. Where was the U.S. Constitution signed? A) Philadelphia B) New York City C) Washington, D.C. D) Boston Answer: A) Philadelphia 5. Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”? A) George Washington B) Thomas Jefferson C) James Madison D) Alexander Hamilton Answer: C) James Madison 6. Which Constitutional Convention was responsible for drafting the U.S. Constitution? A) The Annapolis Convention B) The Philadelphia Convention C) The Continental Congress D) The New York Convention Answer: B) The Philadelphia Convention 7. Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch of government? A) Article I B) Article II C) Article III D) Article IV Answer: A) Article I 8. Which document was the U.S. Constitution designed to replace? A) The Magna Carta B) The Articles of Confederation C) The Bill of Rights D) The Federalist Papers Answer: B) The Articles of Confederation 9. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? A) 10 B) 27 C) 33 D) 50 Answer: B) 27 10. Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech? A) First Amendment B) Second Amendment C) Fifth Amendment D) Tenth Amendment Answer: A) First Amendment 11. Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government established by the Constitution? A) Legislative B) Executive C) Judicial D) Administrative Answer: D) Administrative 12. What does the “Supremacy Clause” in the Constitution establish? A) Federal laws are subordinate to state laws B) State laws are supreme over federal laws C) The Constitution is the supreme law of the land D) Local laws are supreme over state laws Answer: C) The Constitution is the supreme law of the land 13. Who presided over the Constitutional Convention? A) Benjamin Franklin B) Thomas Jefferson C) George Washington D) John Adams Answer: C) George Washington 14. Which clause in the Constitution allows Congress to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its powers? A) Commerce Clause B) Elastic Clause C) Necessary and Proper Clause D) Supremacy Clause Answer: C) Necessary and Proper Clause 15. Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States? A) 13th Amendment B) 14th Amendment C) 15th Amendment D) 19th Amendment Answer: A) 13th Amendment 16. Which amendment granted women the right to vote? A) 15th Amendment B) 19th Amendment C) 24th Amendment D) 26th Amendment Answer: B) 19th Amendment 17. Which amendment established the procedure for presidential succession? A) 12th Amendment B) 20th Amendment C) 22nd Amendment D) 25th Amendment Answer: D) 25th Amendment 18. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? A) To outline the structure of government B) To protect individual liberties C) To establish the Constitution D) To declare independence from Britain Answer: B) To protect individual liberties 19. Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18? A) 19th Amendment B) 24th Amendment C) 26th Amendment D) 27th Amendment Answer: C) 26th Amendment 20. Which Constitutional principle divides government powers between national and state governments? A) Federalism B) Separation of Powers C) Checks and Balances D) Popular Sovereignty Answer: A) Federalism 21. How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective? A) 7 B) 9 C) 13 D) 10 Answer: B) 9 22. Which amendment provides for the direct election of U.S. Senators? A) 17th Amendment B) 18th Amendment C) 19th Amendment D) 20th Amendment Answer: A) 17th Amendment 23. What is the main function of the judicial branch according to the Constitution? A) To make laws B) To enforce laws C) To interpret laws D) To amend laws Answer: C) To interpret laws 24. Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress? A) Declaring war B) Appointing federal judges C) Regulating interstate commerce D) Impeaching the President Answer: B) Appointing federal judges 25. Which amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.? A) 13th Amendment B) 14th Amendment C) 15th Amendment D) 19th Amendment Answer: B) 14th Amendment 26. Which of the following is a power of the President? A) Declaring laws unconstitutional B) Enforcing laws C) Ratifying treaties D) Creating new amendments Answer: B) Enforcing laws 27. Which part of the Constitution outlines the powers of the President? A) Article I B) Article II C) Article III D) Article IV Answer: B) Article II 28. What does the Tenth Amendment address? A) Freedom of speech B) Right to a fair trial C) Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states D) Right to bear arms Answer: C) Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states 29. Which article of the Constitution addresses the process of amending the document? A) Article V B) Article VI C) Article VII D) Article VIII Answer: A) Article V 30. Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial? A) Sixth Amendment B) Seventh Amendment C) Eighth Amendment D) Ninth Amendment Answer: A) Sixth Amendment 31. Which amendment prohibited the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages? A) 18th Amendment B) 21st Amendment C) 22nd Amendment D) 25th Amendment Answer: A) 18th Amendment 32. Which amendment repealed Prohibition? A) 18th Amendment B) 21st Amendment C) 22nd Amendment D) 24th Amendment Answer: B) 21st Amendment 33. Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress? A) The Vice President B) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court C) The President D) The Speaker of the House Answer: C) The President 34. What is the maximum number of terms a President can serve? A) 2 terms B) 3 terms C) 4 terms D) Unlimited Answer: A) 2 terms 35. What does the “Elastic Clause” refer to in the Constitution? A) The power to establish a national bank B) The power to make laws deemed necessary and proper C) The power to regulate commerce D) The power to declare war Answer: B) The power to make laws deemed necessary and proper 36. Which amendment provides for the right to a trial by jury in civil cases? A) Sixth Amendment B) Seventh Amendment C) Eighth Amendment D) Ninth Amendment Answer: B) Seventh Amendment 37. Which amendment abolished poll taxes? A) 24th Amendment B) 26th Amendment C) 19th Amendment D) 22nd Amendment Answer: A) 24th Amendment 38. Which article of the Constitution describes the powers of the Supreme Court? A) Article I B) Article II C) Article III D) Article IV Answer: C) Article III 39. What is the minimum age required to become President of the United States? A) 25 years B) 30 years C) 35 years D) 40 years Answer: C) 35 years 40. What is the purpose of the Federalist Papers? A) To promote the ratification of the Constitution B) To declare independence from Britain C) To outline the Bill of Rights D) To establish the Articles of Confederation Answer: A) To promote the ratification of the Constitution 41. Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment? A) Fifth Amendment B) Sixth Amendment C) Eighth Amendment D) Ninth Amendment Answer: C) Eighth Amendment 42. Which amendment allows for the right to bear arms? A) Second Amendment B) Fourth Amendment C) Fifth Amendment D) Sixth Amendment Answer: A) Second Amendment 43. What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787? A) To declare independence from Britain B) To amend the Articles of Confederation C) To draft a new Constitution D) To elect a new President Answer: C) To draft a new Constitution 44. Who is responsible for confirming presidential appointments? A) The House of Representatives B) The Senate C) The Supreme Court D) The Cabinet Answer: B) The Senate 45. What is the role of the Electoral College? A) To elect members of Congress B) To elect the President and Vice President C) To confirm judicial appointments D) To propose amendments to the Constitution Answer: B) To elect the President and Vice President 46. Which of the following amendments is known as the “Prohibition Amendment”? A) 18th Amendment B) 19th Amendment C) 20th Amendment D) 21st Amendment Answer: A) 18th Amendment 47. What does the Fourth Amendment protect against? A) Unreasonable searches and seizures B) Self-incrimination C) Excessive bail D) Double jeopardy Answer: A) Unreasonable searches and seizures 48. Which amendment provides for the right to vote regardless of race? A) 15th Amendment B) 19th Amendment C) 24th Amendment D) 26th Amendment Answer: A) 15th Amendment 49. What is the main purpose of the Constitution? A) To declare independence from Britain B) To establish a framework for government C) To protect individual rights D) To outline foreign policy Answer: B) To establish a framework for government 50. Which principle allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches? A) Federalism B) Separation of Powers C) Checks and Balances D) Popular Sovereignty Answer: C) Checks and Balances