Constitution Test

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Checks and balances help to ....

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control the use of power.

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How many amendments have been made to the US Constitution?

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27

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Who is the leader of the Judicial Branch of government?

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Supreme Court Justices

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Which is considered to be a civic responsibility of citizens of the United States? Options: attending church, going to college, voting in elections., owning property

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voting in elections.

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The branch of government that interprets laws is the

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judicial

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As the commander in chief, the President has

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complete control of the nation's armed forces.

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The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right or freedom of

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Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press

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In the Preamble, what phrase means "maintaining peace and order" in our country?

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Insure domestic tranquility

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True or False: To become part of the Constitution, amendments must be ratified by the legislatures of 3/4 of the states or by conventions in 3/4 of the states.

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True

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What is popular sovereignty?

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political power remains with the people