Directions:
Answer the following questions.
1. In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?
A. 1776
B. 1787
C. 1791
D. 1802
2. Which state refused to send representatives to the Constitutional Convention?
A. New Hampshire
B. Delaware
C. Connecticut
D. Rhode Island
3. Which of the following accurately describes the preamble of the Constitution?
A. Additions made to the Constitution to supplement it
B. The foundation of the Constitution, providing operational instructions
C. An introductory explanation of the Constitution, stating its purpose
D. The conclusion of the Constitution, expressing hopes for the future
4. Which Constitutional Article discusses states’ roles, rights and responsibilities?
A. Article Four
B. Article Five
C. Article Six
D. Article Seven
5. What percentage of states must ratify an amendment for it to be added to the
Constitution?
A. 50 percent
B. 66 percent (two-thirds)
C. 75 percent
D. 100 percent
6. How many total amendments have been added to the Constitution?
A. 10
B. 18
C. 27
D. 31
7. What year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
A. 1787
B. 1791
C. 1802
D. 1810
8. Which is the only amendment to be repealed?
A. 12th Amendment
B. 16th Amendment
C. 18th Amendment
D. 21st Amendment
9. When was the most recent amendment added to the Constitution?
A. 1976
B. 1981
C. 1989
D. 1992
10.The U.S. Constitution establishes the United States as a __________________.
A. Democratic society
B. Monarchical society
C. Dictatorial society
D. Aristocratic society