Question 1

Which article of the Constitution outlines the powers of the Legislative Branch?

Accepted Answer

Article I

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Article IV

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Article III

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Article II

Question 2

What article of the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?

Accepted Answer

Article II

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Article I

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Article III

Answer

Article IV

Question 3

Which article of the Constitution addresses the Judicial Branch?

Accepted Answer

Article III

Answer

Article I

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Article IV

Answer

Article II

Question 4

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 5

What does the Bill of Rights consist of?

Accepted Answer

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

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A list of all the laws in the U.S.

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The amendments that established the executive branch

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The first five articles of the Constitution

Question 6

Which document declared the independence of the United States from British rule?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Constitution

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The Emancipation Proclamation

Question 7

What is the main role of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

To make laws

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To interpret laws

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To declare laws unconstitutional

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To enforce laws

Question 8

What is the supreme court's role in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

To interpret the Constitution and review laws

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To enforce laws

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To conduct elections

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To create laws

Question 9

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Eighth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

Question 10

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Eighth Amendment

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First Amendment

Question 11

Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

Accepted Answer

Second Amendment

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Ninth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

Question 12

Which amendment guarantees the right to assemble peacefully?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Seventh Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Third Amendment

Question 13

What does the term 'amendment' mean in the context of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A change or addition to the Constitution

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A type of election

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A law passed by Congress

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A Supreme Court decision

Question 14

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To establish the framework of government and protect individual rights

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To create a monarchy

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To outline a military strategy

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To provide a list of laws only

Question 15

What is the 'checks and balances' system?

Accepted Answer

A method to ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful

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A type of financial plan

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A way for citizens to vote

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A law enforcement strategy

Question 16

What is the purpose of a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

To reject legislation passed by Congress

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To create new laws

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To approve legislation passed by Congress

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To impeach a government official

Question 17

What is required for the Senate to convict and remove a president after impeachment?

Accepted Answer

A two-thirds majority vote

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No vote is needed

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A unanimous vote

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A simple majority vote

Question 18

What happens if a president vetoes a bill?

Accepted Answer

The bill is sent back to Congress

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The bill is sent to the Supreme Court

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The bill is ignored forever

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The bill becomes law immediately

Question 19

What is a check on the presidential veto power?

Accepted Answer

Congress can override the veto

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The president cannot veto their own laws

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Citizens can vote against the veto

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The Supreme Court can veto the veto

Question 20

What is the consequence if a government official is impeached and convicted?

Accepted Answer

Removal from office

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A fine imposed by Congress

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A warning letter issued by the Senate

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Suspension for a year

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