Sorta Kinda the US Constitution Test

Front

Which of the following is one way an amendment to the Constitution can be ratified?
Options:
3/4 vote in each house,
simple majority,
3/4 of states,
Convention in one-half of the states

Back

3/4 of states

Front

The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to

Back

Protect individual rights and freedoms

Front

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the

Back

Bill of rights

Front

Which of the following authorized the federal government to collect income tax?
bill of rights,
supremacy clause,
16th amendment,
original constitution

Back

16th amendment

Front

Who has the ultimate authority to decide whether or not a federal law or action is constitutional?

Back

supreme court

Front

The 1803 landmark Supreme Court case Marbury vs Madison established the principle of

Back

judicial review

Front

What is the main responsibility of executive branch agencies?

Back

carrying out laws and programs passed by Congress

Front

What is the name of the group of executive department heads who advise the president?

Back

cabinet

Front

Which factors led to the passage of the Twenty-second Amendment limiting the presidents to two terms? Options: George Washington's popularity, unlimited power of the electoral college, unclear rules for presidential succession, Franklin Roosevelt's stay in office

Back

Franklin Roosevelt's stay in office

Front

Under the Constitution, who holds the actual power to elect the president?

Back

electoral college