🇺🇸 US History Trivia
Quiz Set 4 — Constitution
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
In what year was the Constitution signed?
The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, at the Philadelphia Convention.
Question 2 of 10
How many articles does the original Constitution contain?
The Constitution has 7 articles covering the framework of government.
Question 3 of 10
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, protecting individual liberties.
Question 4 of 10
Which branch of government does Article I establish?
Article I establishes Congress as the legislative branch.
Question 5 of 10
What is the supremacy clause?
Article VI establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.
Question 6 of 10
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison is called the Father of the Constitution for his key role in drafting it.
Question 7 of 10
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
Nine of the thirteen states needed to ratify for the Constitution to take effect.
Question 8 of 10
What does the elastic clause allow Congress to do?
The Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress flexibility to enact laws needed to exercise its powers.
Question 9 of 10
Which plan proposed representation based on state population?
The Virginia Plan, drafted by James Madison, proposed population-based representation.
Question 10 of 10
What compromise resolved the dispute over legislative representation?
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with the House (population) and Senate (equal).