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Constitution Test

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9th - 11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of 

A) Supremacy
B) Veto power
C) Federalism
D) Checks and balances

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which BEST illustrates the principle of checks and balances? 

A) The taxing power of states
B) The military powers of the president
C) Senate confirmation of presidential appointments
D) Congressional hearings to consider a proposed law to favorites

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What role do the federal courts play in checking the power of the legislative branch? 

A) Congress creates courts and may impeach judges
B) federal judges and justices are appointed for life
C) they review laws of Congress for compliance with the Constitution
D) the President may veto Congressional legislation with judicial approval

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which action is an example of the system of checks and balances?

A)  An individual pays both a state and a federal income tax.
B)  New York State requires at least 180 school days per year.
C)  The House of Representatives votes to expel one of its members.
D)  The Senate approves a president’s nominee to the Supreme Court.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Many changes in government are gradual and difficult. How does our government decide if changes that are brought about by Federal laws are constitutional? 

A) Popular vote
B) Judicial review
C) Presidential veto
D) Congressional hearings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Which is the BEST title for this chart? 

A) Judicial Branch Checks on the Executive Branch
B) Judicial Branch Checks on the Legislative Branch
C) Legislative Branch Checks on the Judicial Branch
D) Legislative Branch Checks on the Executive Branch

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Separation of powers means that 

A) The House and Senate may never pass joint resolutions on foreign policy issues.
B) The national government and state governments have differing amounts and types of power.
C) Powers assigned to the national government are distinct from those assigned to the states
D) The legislative, executive and judicial functions of government are held by separate people and groups

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