
The United States Constitution
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- Q1Who has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress?The PresidentThe Speaker of the HouseThe Vice PresidentThe Chief Justice30s
- Q2Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?Second AmendmentThird AmendmentFifth AmendmentFirst Amendment30s
- Q3What is the term for the introduction to the United States Constitution?AmendmentPreambleArticleBill of Rights30s
- Q4Which principle refers to the division of power between the national government and the state governments?RepublicanismFederalismChecks and BalancesSeparation of Powers30s
- Q5Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?Fourth AmendmentSecond AmendmentTenth AmendmentFirst Amendment30s
- Q6What is the main role of the Executive branch of the United States government?Interpreting lawsAmending lawsMaking lawsEnforcing laws30s
- Q7Which of the following is one of the three branches of the United States government?ExecutiveLegislativeJudicialMilitary30s
- Q8Which of the following is a way an amendment can be added to the Constitution?By being proposed by a majority vote in the House of Representatives and ratified by a majority vote in the SenateBy being proposed by two-thirds vote in the Senate and ratified by three-fourths of the statesBy being proposed by the President and ratified by two-thirds of the statesBy being proposed by two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate and ratified by three-fourths of the states30s
- Q9Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?AdministrativeJudicialLegislativeExecutive30s
- Q10Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?James MadisonJohn AdamsThomas JeffersonGeorge Washington30s
- Q11Which of the following is a power given to the President of the United States?Commander-in-chief of the militaryJudicial review of lawsApproval of constitutional amendmentsPassing legislation30s
- Q12How many amendments does the United States Constitution currently have?2710201330s
- Q13What was the first government set up by the Continental Congress called?Bill of RightsDeclaration of IndependenceConstitutionArticles of Confederation30s
- Q14How long did the Articles of Confederation last?20 years10 years15 years5 years30s
- Q15Which of the following powers did the Articles of Confederation government not have?Make treatiesConduct foreign affairsDeclare warCollect taxes30s