4.5 Practice Test: Understanding the Constitution

CHECK ALL that are correct. The Constitution is divided into which parts?

• the Preamble

• the articles

• the amendments

• the legislative

• the judicial

The three branches of government as described in Articles I - III of the Constitution illustrate the principle of

• individual rights.

• republicanism.

• popular sovereignty.

• separation of powers.

What is a constitutional amendment?

• an addition to OR a change to the Constitution

• a bill of rights

• a type of bill proposed in the Senate

• a natural right/liberty that cannot be taken away

According to Article VI, the ______________________ is the "supreme law of the land."

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

What does the principle of separation of powers make possible in American government?

• It makes the power of popular vote by citizens.

• It limits the power of state governments.

• It maintains the sovereignty of the executive branch.

• It provides for a system of checks and balances between branches.

How does the Constitution reflect the principle of federalism?

• by establishing a strong executive branch

• by implementing a system of checks and balances

• by dividing power between federal and state government

• by establishing a strong legislative branch

Which of the following ideas define a republic?

• People elect representatives to make laws.

• People have certain rights guaranteed to them.

• People are free to carry on their lives as they choose.

• People can rebel against their government and overthrow it.

The Preamble's first three words "We the people" best reflect which of the Constitution's basic principles?

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• federalism

• republicanism

A limited government reflects the idea of the "rule of law." Which best describes this concept?

• U.S. government must obey the law.

• U.S. leaders must obey the law.

• U.S. civilians must obey the law.

• Every U.S. citizen must obey the law.

CHECK ALL that are correct. Who are Indiana's current U.S. Senators?

• Mike Braun (R)

• Todd Young (R)

• Joe Donnelly (D)

• Jim Banks (R)

• Eric Holcomb (R)