Constitution Test

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The Preamble of the Constitution describes the 27 amendments to the original document.

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False

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The principles of the Constitution include unlimited government and individual rights over common good.

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False

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By specifying the powers of the federal government, the Constitution fulfills the principle of limited government.

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True

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The Articles of the Constitution describe the bicameral structure of Congress.

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True

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The Bill of Rights arose in part because of Americans’ experiences with Britain

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True

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Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?

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changes to the original Constitution

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States? Options: Congress passes laws by unanimous vote. Congress vetoes a law passed by the president. The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court. The president passes a law in Congress.

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The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.

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Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

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the judicial branch

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What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

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State governments can rule on local issues.

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A written constitution is important because it

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provides a rule book for government.