The Constitution of the United States: An Introduction Quiz Questions | Quiz: Part I: Introduction to the Constitution

Quiz: Part I: Introduction to the Constitution

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. The Constitution could not be put into effect until it had been ratified by three fourths of the states, or how many of the original states?
a) 13.
b) 8.
c) 9.
d) 10.

2. Attending the convention in Philadelphia for revision of the Articles of Confederation were delegates from all but which state?
a) Virginia.
b) Connecticut.
c) Rhode Island.
d) New Jersey.

3. When Cullop states the U.S. has a "government of the people, by the people, for the people," whom is he quoting?
a) George Washington.
b) Benjamin Franklin.
c) Alexander Hamilton.
d) Abraham Lincoln.

4. Together the group in Philadelphia constructed the Constitution requiring a federal government comprised of...
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