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