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Constitution Quiz

Quiz by Laurel Kirchhoff

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  • Q1
    Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
    Thomas Jefferson
    George Washington
    Benjamin Franklin
    James Madison
    120s
  • Q2
    Which action illustrates the principle of checks and balances?
    A school changes it's curriculum for math.
    A group of people gather for a peaceful protest.
    The Supreme Court deems a law unconstitutional.
    A member of the President's Cabinet resigns.
    120s
  • Q3
    What right is guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment?
    The right to "religious freedom."
    The right to "due process."
    The right to "personal privacy."
    The right to "bear arms."
    120s
  • Q4
    According to the Preamble to the Constitution, which group grants the Federal Government it's power?
    The People
    The 13 Colonies
    The elected representatives
    The Legislature
    120s
  • Q5
    The 4th Amendment to the Constitution limits the government's ability to
    Punish criminals
    Search property without a reason
    Tax citizens
    Hold elections
    120s
  • Q6
    The Bill of Rights is different from Articles 1-7 in the Constitution because
    outlines national powers vs state powers.
    focuses on the rights of individual citizens.
    emphasizes the structure of the government.
    describes limits on state rights.
    120s
  • Q7
    The 1st Amendment protects an American's right to
    REPPS, Religion, Education, Press, Petition, Speech
    RUPPS, Religion, Understanding, Press, Petition, Speech
    RAPPS-Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech
    RIPPS-Religion, Individualism, Press, Petition, Speech
    120s
  • Q8
    Which branch of the government is responsible for making laws?
    Executive
    Legislative
    Judicial
    120s
  • Q9
    The President, Vice President and his/her cabinet
    Judical
    Executive
    Legislative
    120s
  • Q10
    Which branch of the government is responsible for interpreting laws?
    Judicial
    Legislative
    Executive
    120s
  • Q11
    The House of Representatives has how many members currently?
    500
    100
    50
    435
    120s
  • Q12
    What are checks and balances?
    A way to ensure that no one branch of gov't becomes too powerful.
    A way documents are made into laws.
    A tool used for measurement.
    A way to regulate money in the US.
    120s
  • Q13
    Who has the power to sign or veto laws?
    The Supreme Court Chief Justice
    The Vice President
    The President
    The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
    120s
  • Q14
    What is meant by "unreasonable search and seizure?"
    people's homes cannot be searched without a search warrant issued by a judge.
    checking bags before boarding an airplane.
    searching a person's backpack at school.
    looking for property that has been stolen.
    120s
  • Q15
    The ___________ is the opening paragraph of the Constitution.
    Preamble
    Article 1
    Bill of Rights
    Prelude
    120s

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