Constitution Day Quiz 2014
1. How many articles are in the constitution & how many amendments are currently in force?
7 articles & 26 amendments (1 has been repealed)
2. Who was the first Vice President to assume the responsibilities of the Presidency?
John Tyler after William Henry Harrison died in office
3. True or False: George Washington & John Adams were the only presidents to sign the
constitution.
False, George Washington signed it but the other future president was James Madison.
4. What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution; they were ratified in 1791.
5. What is the first right enumerated in the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of religion--“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or pro
habiting the free exercise thereof”
6. What is the minimum age to become a U.S. Representative? To become a U.S. Senator?
25 & 30