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Structure and Principles of the US Constitution

Quiz by Stephen Scherer

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18 questions
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  • Q1
    Which part of the Constitution states the goals and purposes of the government?
    Article I
    Bill of Rights
    Preamble
    Amendment 1
    30s
  • Q2
    Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
    Executive Branch
    Judicial Branch
    Civilian Branch
    Legislative Branch
    30s
  • Q3
    Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and determining their constitutionality?
    Judicial Branch
    Administrative Branch
    Executive Branch
    Legislative Branch
    30s
  • Q4
    Which part of the Constitution establishes the structure and powers of the federal government?
    Declaration
    Amendments
    Preamble
    Articles
    30s
  • Q5
    Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws and carrying out the day-to-day operations of the government?
    Executive Branch
    Judicial Branch
    Civilian Branch
    Legislative Branch
    30s
  • Q6
    Which part of the Constitution protects the individual rights and freedoms of citizens?
    Amendments
    Preamble
    Bill of Rights
    Articles
    30s
  • Q7
    Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
    Enforcement Branch
    Legislative Branch
    Executive Branch
    Judicial Branch
    30s
  • Q8
    Which part of the Constitution outlines the structure and function of the federal judiciary?
    Amendment IX
    Declaration
    Article III
    Preamble
    30s
  • Q9
    Which part of the Constitution allows for the document to be amended and changed over time?
    Preamble
    Amendment I
    Declaration
    Article V
    30s
  • Q10
    Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation?
    Executive Branch
    Legislative Branch
    Judicial Branch
    Administrative Branch
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the principle of separation of powers in the Constitution?
    Gives the Supreme Court authority over all laws
    Gives all power to the President
    Divides power among the three branches of government
    Allows states to create their own laws
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the principle of federalism in the Constitution?
    Requires unanimous agreement between states for any decision
    Allows states to ignore national laws
    Gives all power to the national government
    Divides power between the national and state governments
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the principle of popular sovereignty in the Constitution?
    Ultimate power resides with the President
    Ultimate power resides with the Supreme Court
    Ultimate power resides with the people
    Ultimate power resides with the Congress
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the principle of checks and balances in the Constitution?
    The Congress has complete control over the other branches
    Each branch of government has some control over the others
    The President has complete control over the other branches
    The Supreme Court has complete control over the other branches
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the principle of judicial review in the Constitution?
    The power of Congress to pass laws
    The power of the states to override federal laws
    The power of the President to veto laws
    The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
    30s

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