Multiple-Choice Questions

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1. In what language was Magna Charta written, and to whom was it addressed?
   a) It was written in Latin, and was addressed to archbishops.
   b) It was written in English
   c) It was written in French
   d) It was written in Spanish

2. What part of the world was firts called America?
   a) Puerto Rico
   b) Brazil
   c) Florida
   d) California

3. When did the phrase, "The United States of America," originate?
   a) The first used in Bill of Rights
   b) Constitution of USA
   c) Declation of Independence

4. How were deputies to the Constitucional Convention chosen?
   a) They were appointed by the legislatures of the different States.
   b) Elected by people of Colonies
   c) They were appointed by President George Washington.
   d) They were appointed by Revolutionary Army

5. Which State did not send deputies to the Constitutional Convention?
   a) Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
   b) New York and Virginia
   c) Delaware and Maryland
   d) New Hampshire and New Jersey

6. Where and when did the deputies to the Constitucional Convention assemble?
   a) Philadelphia
   b) New York
   c) Washington
   d) Boston

7. What was the average age of the deputies to the Constitional Convention?
   a) 35
   b) 39
   c) 44
   d) 55

8. Were the members of the Constitutional Convention called "delegates" or "deputies" and is there any distinction between the terms?
   a) Delegates
   b) Deputies
   c) Commissioners
   d) All the above

9. Who was called the "Sage of the Constitutional Convention"?
   a) Benjamin Franklin
   b) George Washington
   c) Thomas Jefferson
   d) James Madison

10. Who was called the "Father of the Constitution"?
   a) Benjamin Franklin
   b) James Madison
   c) Jonathan Dayton
   d) Thomas Jefferson

11. Was Thomas Jefferson a member of the Constitutional Convention?
   a) Yes
   b) No

12. Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
   a) Benjamin Franklin
   b) Thomas Jefferson
   c) James Madison
   d) George Washington

13. Who was the penman who, after the text of the Constitution had been agreed on, engrossed it prior to the signing?
   a) Thomas Jefferson
   b) James Madison
   c) Jonathan Dayton
   d) Jacob Shallus

14. Did some of the deputies to the Constitutional Convention refuse to sign the Constitution?
   a) 10
   b) 3
   c) 6
   d) 14

15. Did George Washington sign the Declaration of Independence?
   a) No
   b) Yes

16. Where is the original signed Constitution?
   a) In White House
   b) In Independence Hall in Philadelphia
   c) In Library of Congress
   d) National Museum in Washington

17. Did Washington receive the unanimous vote of the electors in his first election as President?
   a) No
   b) Yes

18. Where in the Constitution, is there mention of education?
   a) There is none
   b) In First Amendment
   c) In the Bill of Rights

19. Who was called the "Expounder of the Constitution?
   a) James Madison
   b) Thomas Jefferson
   c) Daniel Webster
   d) Benjamin Franklin

20. Is it possible to impreach a Justic of the Supreme Court?
   a) Yes
   b) No

21. Which is the longest term of office in the government, aside from judges?
   a) 4 years
   b) 6 years
   c) 10 years
   d) 15 years

22. What is the term of office of Treasurer of The United States?
   a) 4 years
   b) 6 years
   c) 10 years
   d) None of the above

23. Does the Constitution provide for the formation of a Cabinet?
   a) Yes
   b) No

24. In the event of the death, resignation, or disability of both President and Vice President, who whould become President?
   a) Speaker of The House
   b) President of Senate
   c) Secretary of State

25. How many amendments to the Constitution have been repealed?
   a) Only one
   b) Two
   c) Three
   d) None


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