Constitution Test 1
This will help students prep for their Constitution test
- 1.
What document broke our ties with mother England?
- A.
Emancipation Proclamation
- B.
Articles of Confederation
- C.
US Constitution
- D.
Declaration of Independence
Correct Answer
D. Declaration of Independence -
- 2.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
James Madison
- B.
Thomas Jefferson
- C.
George Washington
- D.
Thomas Paine
Correct Answer
B. Thomas Jefferson -
- 3.
What branch makes the law?
- A.
Executive
- B.
Legislative
- C.
Judicial
Correct Answer
B. Legislative -
- 4.
What branch enforces the law?
- A.
Executive
- B.
Legislative
- C.
Judicial
Correct Answer
A. Executive -
- 5.
What branch interprets the law?
- A.
Executive
- B.
Legislative
- C.
Judicial
Correct Answer
C. Judicial -
- 6.
To show respect following a death or a time of mourning, what do you do with the flag?
- A.
Burn it and bury it
- B.
Lower it to half mast
- C.
Take it down
- D.
Fly it upside down
Correct Answer
B. Lower it to half mast -
- 7.
If a flag becomes torn or tattered, what should you do?
- A.
Burn it and bury it
- B.
Lower it to half mast
- C.
Take it down
- D.
Fly it upside down
Correct Answer
A. Burn it and bury it -
- 8.
What plan at the Philadelphia Convention favored the large states b/c it wanted representation based on population?
- A.
Virginia Plan
- B.
New Jersey Plan
- C.
Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise)
Correct Answer
A. Virginia Plan -
- 9.
What problem did the Great Compromise settle?
- A.
Taxation
- B.
Representation
- C.
Slavery
- D.
Trade
Correct Answer
B. RepresentationExplanation
The CT. Compromise compromised on the VA/NJ plans which approached representation differently. Big states got the House, small states got the Senate.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is NOT true about the Articles of Confederation?
- A.
It was a confederacy, so powered lied at the state level.
- B.
It only had one branch of government; a legislative branch. No executives or courts.
- C.
It was a very strong government that heavily taxed the people.
- D.
It was replaced by a stronger Constitution.
Correct Answer
C. It was a very strong government that heavily taxed the people. -
- 11.
What fraction of Congress does it take to override a veto of President?
- A.
1/2
- B.
1/3
- C.
3/4
- D.
2/3
Correct Answer
D. 2/3 -
- 12.
What fraction of Congress does it take to "propose an amendment"? (Step 1 of the amendment process)
- A.
1/2
- B.
2/3
- C.
3/4
- D.
1/3
Correct Answer
B. 2/3 -
- 13.
Which of the following is NOT true about the House and Senate?
- A.
The House approves treaties of the President.
- B.
The Senate approves appointments made by the President.
- C.
The House starts all revenue or spending bills.
- D.
If the President and Vice President were to both die, the Speaker of the House would take over.
Correct Answer
A. The House approves treaties of the President. -
- 14.
How many total amendments are there to the Constitution?
- A.
36
- B.
10
- C.
27
- D.
21
Correct Answer
C. 27 -
- 15.
What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
- A.
The first 5
- B.
The first 10
- C.
The first 15
- D.
The first 2
Correct Answer
B. The first 10 -
- 16.
How many terms can the President serve according to the 22nd amendment?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
1
Correct Answer
A. 2 -
- 17.
What level of government does the Bill of Rights apply to?
- A.
Local government
- B.
State government
- C.
National government
- D.
All 3 levels of government
Correct Answer
D. All 3 levels of government -
- 18.
WHat amendment contains the equal protection clause?
- A.
10
- B.
14
- C.
27
- D.
19
Correct Answer
B. 14 -
- 19.
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
- A.
15th
- B.
19th
- C.
24th
- D.
26th
Correct Answer
B. 19th -
- 20.
Giving aid and comfort to an enemy of the United States is called ____________.
- A.
Federalism
- B.
Logrolling
- C.
Treason
- D.
Habeas corpus
Correct Answer
C. Treason -
- 21.
True or False??? Habeas Corpus prevents people from being kept in jail indefinitely. It is a court order to see the judge which allows you to have a trial.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
Which of the following is NOT a check the President has on Congress?
- A.
Veto
- B.
Call a special session
- C.
Judicial review
Correct Answer
C. Judicial review -
- 23.
Due process rights include all of the following except...
- A.
Right to a second trial
- B.
Right to an attorney
- C.
Right to a fair and speedy trial
- D.
Freedom from self incrimination (remain silent)
Correct Answer
A. Right to a second trial -
- 24.
Dividing power between the states and the national government is called....
- A.
Federalism
- B.
Checks and balances
- C.
Separation of powers
- D.
Impeachment
- E.
Treason
Correct Answer
A. Federalism -
- 25.
Giving each branch some degree of oversight of the other branches is called ________.
- A.
Federalism
- B.
Checks and balances
- C.
Separation of powers
- D.
Confederacy
Correct Answer
B. Checks and balances -
- 26.
Why did the framers originally meet in Philadelphia in 1787?
- A.
To praise the Articles of confederation
- B.
To amend the Articles of Confederation
- C.
To declare our independence
- D.
To write a whole new constituiton
Correct Answer
B. To amend the Articles of ConfederationExplanation
They later decide that they must rewrite.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Which of the following is NOT in the Bill of Rights?
- A.
18 year olds right to vote
- B.
Freedom of speech
- C.
Right to bear arms
- D.
Freedom from illegal searches and seizure
Correct Answer
A. 18 year olds right to vote -
- 28.
Which of the following is NOT in the preamble of the Constitution?
- A.
Form a more perfect union
- B.
Establish justice
- C.
Ensure domestic tranquility
- D.
Provide for the common defense
- E.
Limit states' rights
Correct Answer
E. Limit states' rights -
- 29.
Which of the following is NOT a power/responsibility of the president?
- A.
Declare war
- B.
Be commander in chief
- C.
Prepare a budget for Congress to review
- D.
Call Congress into special sessions
- E.
Pardon individuals for their crimes
Correct Answer
A. Declare war -
- 30.
According to the _____________ clause, states must recognize the legal documents of other states.
- A.
Full faith and credit
- B.
Privileges and immunities
- C.
Extradtion
- D.
Supremacy
Correct Answer
A. Full faith and credit -
- 31.
When state and national law conflict, who is Supreme?
- A.
State govt.
- B.
National govt.
Correct Answer
B. National govt. -
- 32.
Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress?
- A.
Grants patents/copyrights
- B.
Raise the army and navy/declare war
- C.
Post office
- D.
Judicial review
- E.
Handle bankruptcy
Correct Answer
D. Judicial review -
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