U.S. Constitution Test

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Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

Front

What term means that a government does not have endless power to establish laws that can oppress certain groups of citizens?

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Limited Government

Front

What amendments are part of the Bill of Rights? Freedom of Speech, Right to Bear Arms, Citizen protections during trial process.

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All are Bill of Rights

Front

What term describes the Constitutional principle where each branch of government has power of the others?

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Check and Balances

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What term describes the Constitutional principle is reflected when the Supreme Court strikes down a law that is unconstitutional?

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Judicial Review

Front

What term describes the Constitutional principle where citizens have the right to influence and change their government as needed?

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

What term describes the Constitutional principle where states give up individual autonomy to join a nation under a constitution?

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Federalism

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What term means that the rules put in place by the legislature and signed by the President must be followed by all citizens?

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Rule of Law

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Which of the following is NOT one of the qualifications to become President of the United States? Natural Born Citizen, 35 years old, Resident with the U.S. for 14 years, Live within the state they represent

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Live within the state they represent

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What is a Constitutional power that is only given to the states?

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Reserved