Do You Know The Constitution?

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     The duty of the judicial branch is to... - ProProfs

     The duty of the judicial branch is to...

    • Interpret the laws
    • Administer the laws judiciously
    • Create laws by judicial decree
    • Propose legislation
    • Settle disputes between the United States and foreign countries
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A quick quiz to see how much you know about the United States Consitiution.

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  • 2. 
     The duty of the executive branch is to.. - ProProfs

     The duty of the executive branch is to..

    • Make the laws

    • Decide if a law is constitutional or not

    • Declare war

    • Enforce the laws

    • Create laws by executive order

    Correct Answer
    A. Enforce the laws
  • 3. 
     Only twice in U.S. history has the House impeached a president—Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998.   The House Judiciary Committee voted to impeach President Richard Nixon in July 1974, but... - ProProfs

     Only twice in U.S. history has the House impeached a president—Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998.   The House Judiciary Committee voted to impeach President Richard Nixon in July 1974, but...

    • He resigned before the full House voted on the charges

    • They dropped the charges

    • He was acquitted

    • They did not have enough evidence

    • He gave himself a presidential pardon

    Correct Answer
    A. He resigned before the full House voted on the charges
  • 4. 
     Congress can propose amendments to the constitution by... - ProProfs

     Congress can propose amendments to the constitution by...

    • A vote of one half of both houses

    • A vote of two thirds of both houses

    • A vote of two thirds of one house

    • Secret ballot

    • Getting the President to agree with them

    Correct Answer
    A. A vote of two thirds of both houses
  • 5. 
     Article I has to do with.. - ProProfs

     Article I has to do with..

    • Presidential powers

    • Supreme Court powers

    • Legislative responsibilities

    • Legal holidays

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Legislative responsibilities
  • 6. 
     Colonial Americans were intimately familiar with the invasive power of government. British officials ransacked their homes and arrested them without warrants. The purpose of the---------- -------------  is to prevent such arbitrary actions and protect Americans’ privacy against the government - ProProfs

     Colonial Americans were intimately familiar with the invasive power of government. British officials ransacked their homes and arrested them without warrants. The purpose of the---------- -------------  is to prevent such arbitrary actions and protect Americans’ privacy against the government

    • First Amendment

    • Fifth Amendment

    • Third Amendment

    • Second Amendment

    • Fourth Amendment

    Correct Answer
    A. Fourth Amendment
  • 7. 
     Article IV of the constitution has to do with.. - ProProfs

     Article IV of the constitution has to do with..

    • Presidential responsibilities

    • Limits on congressional powers

    • Contains the bill of rights

    • Governs the relationships among the states

    • Sets forth the process for amendments

    Correct Answer
    A. Governs the relationships among the states
  • 8. 
     Article II, Section 2 prevents the president from.. - ProProfs

     Article II, Section 2 prevents the president from..

    • Making a declaration of war

    • Giving federal dollars to foreign nations

    • Issuing pardons in cases of impeachment

    • Serving more than two terms

    • Giving himself a pay raise

    Correct Answer
    A. Issuing pardons in cases of impeachment

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