Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a basic goal set forth in the Preamble of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To establish justice

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To provide welfare to all poor people

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To form a more perfect union

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To ensure domestic tranquility

Question 2

What is the MOST important power of the Legislative Branch?

Accepted Answer

Make the laws

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Judge/interpret the laws

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Declare laws unconstitutional

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Enforce/carry out the laws

Question 3

How did the 26th Amendment change the legal age for voting?

Accepted Answer

Lowered it from 21 to 18

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Raised it from 16 to 18

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Raised it from 18 to 21

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Lowered it from 25 to 21

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a United States citizen?

Accepted Answer

Owning property

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Defending the nation

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Serving jury duty

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Voting

Question 5

Which of the following is the main role of the President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Enforce/carry out the laws

Answer

Make the laws

Answer

Decide/interpret the laws

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Declare laws unconstitutional

Question 6

Which of the following is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

Accepted Answer

Decide/interpret what the laws mean

Answer

Impeach the president

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Enforce the laws

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Serve jury duty

Question 7

The process of changing the Constitution is known as

Accepted Answer

Amendments

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Checks and Balances

Answer

Articles

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Preamble

Question 8

How many terms can the president serve?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

1

Question 9

The legislative branch includes the...

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives and the Senate

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The Supreme Court

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The President

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State governors

Question 10

How did the framers of the Constitution make sure that each branch can limit the power of the other two and prevent one form becoming to powerful?

Accepted Answer

Checks and Balances

Answer

Elastic Clause

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Republicanism

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Federalism

Question 11

According to the Preamble, where does the government get its power from?

Accepted Answer

The people

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The amendments

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The states

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The king

Question 12

Why does the Constitution contain a Preamble?

Accepted Answer

To set forth the goals of the Constitution

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To declare independence

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To change the Constitution

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To establish the framework of the government

Question 13

Which of the following is not a freedom/right protected by the 1st Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Right to keep and bear arms

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Freedom of Religion

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Right to petition the government

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Right to Assemble peacefully

Question 14

How many Senators does each state have?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

50

Answer

435

Answer

100

Question 15

Who is the Commander in Chief of the United States military?

Accepted Answer

President of the United States

Answer

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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A senior member of the House of Representatives

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Senate Majority Leader

Question 16

Members of the Supreme Court serve for,

Accepted Answer

Life

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4 years

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6 years

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2 years

Question 17

Why would the Supreme Court declare a law or action unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

It goes against the constitution

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It is supported by the constitution

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It is required by the constitution

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It is a constitutional amendment

Question 18

The framers of the Constitution chose federalism in order to

Accepted Answer

Create a balance (equal) of power between the nation and state governments

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Give the authority of the government to one person

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Give slaves the right to vote

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Take away all powers of the federal government

Question 19

The term for a member of the Senate is

Accepted Answer

6 years

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4 years

Answer

Life

Answer

2 years

Question 20

The term for a member the House of Representatives is

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

6 years

Answer

4 years

Answer

Life

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