Amendments And Laws Of American Constitution! Trivia Quiz
This quiz has been made to make you aware of the American Constitution, amendments, rights, laws and policies. There is a list of basic questions which you may have read or heard during your School or College time. Read the questions carefully and answer. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
- 1.
How many states had to vote in favor of the constitution in order to put it into effect?
- A.
9
- B.
12
- C.
5
- D.
13
- E.
8
Correct Answer
A. 9 -
- 2.
Antifederalists opposed the constitution because they thought it endangered the independence of the…
- A.
Judicial system
- B.
Trade system
- C.
Education system
- D.
States
- E.
Pioneers
Correct Answer
D. States -
- 3.
By July 1788 all states had ratified the constitution except Rhode Island and:
- A.
New York
- B.
Massachusetts
- C.
North Carolina
- D.
Virginia
- E.
Georgia
Correct Answer
C. North Carolina -
- 4.
The federalists promised to add more government branches after the constitution was ratified.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
The New Jersey Plan was Proposed by William Patterson.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
James Madison was nicknamed the "father of the constitution"
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
In a unitary system, all the legal power is held by the central government.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
In a federal system, the powers are divided between the citizens and the leaders.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
The Articles of Confederation gave the Confederation Congress all of the following powers EXCEPT the power to
- A.
Declare war
- B.
Raise armies
- C.
Sign treaties.
- D.
Impose taxes.
Correct Answer
D. Impose taxes. -
- 10.
To win Massachusetts, the Federalists promised to support an amendment
- A.
Allowing the states veto power over acts of Congress
- B.
Naming George Washington as the first president
- C.
Reserving for the federal government all powers not granted to the states
- D.
Reserving for the states all powers not granted to the federal government
Correct Answer
D. Reserving for the states all powers not granted to the federal government -
- 11.
Article II of the Constitution deals with:
- A.
Legislative Branch
- B.
Executive Branch
- C.
Amendments
- D.
Judicial Branch
Correct Answer
B. Executive Branch -
- 12.
The notion that power lies within the people
Correct Answer
popular sovereignty - 13.
The ____ Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
- A.
Sixth
- B.
Seventh
- C.
Ninth
- D.
Eighth
Correct Answer
D. Eighth -
- 14.
What majority of both houses of Congress does it take to propose an amendment?
- A.
Four-fifths
- B.
Three-fourths
- C.
Two-thirds
- D.
Three-fifths
Correct Answer
C. Two-thirds -
- 15.
What are the three branches outlined in the Constitution ?
- A.
Preamble, articles, amendments
- B.
Legislature, executive, judicial
- C.
Congress, vice president, president
- D.
Legislative, presidential, executive
Correct Answer
B. Legislature, executive, judicial -
- 16.
Judicial Branch can…
- A.
Settle disputes between States
- B.
Enforce Laws
- C.
Tax
- D.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
A. Settle disputes between States -
- 17.
Concurrent Powers do not have the power to…
- A.
Establish Courts
- B.
Borrow Money
- C.
Conduct foreign Affairs
- D.
Collect Taxes
Correct Answer
C. Conduct foreign Affairs -
- 18.
The phrase “We, the people...” reflects the principle of
- A.
Separation of powers
- B.
Federalism
- C.
Checks and balances
- D.
Popular sovereignty
Correct Answer
D. Popular sovereignty -
- 19.
What is the highest authority in the nation?
Correct Answer
Constitution - 20.
_____ is the study of the rights and duties of citizens.
- A.
Civics
- B.
Economics
- C.
Patriotism
- D.
Community Service
Correct Answer
A. Civics -
- 21.
A sentence of life imprisonment for stealing a loaf of bread is an example of
- A.
Eminent domain
- B.
Cruel and unusual punishment
- C.
Due process
- D.
Double jeopardy
Correct Answer
B. Cruel and unusual punishment -
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