Constitution Test Review

The system of checks and balances is best demonstrated by the power of

• the courts to declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional.

• state governors to call up the National Guard to prevent riots.

• national and state governments to collect taxes.

• the people to elect representatives to government.

What is the main idea of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• to establish the relationship between the branches of government

• to set limits on the authority of the federal government

• to explain the reasoning behind independence from Great Britain

• to state the purpose of the Constitution and goals of American government

What principle was established with the phrase “We the People of the United States…do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America”?

• separation of powers

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

• rule of law

Which article of the Constitution lists the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Who has the power and responsibility for making national laws?

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• State Legislatures

According to Article 3 of the Constitution, who has the final authority to interpret the nation’s laws?

• State legislatures

• the President

• US Congress

• the Supreme Court

Which of the following does NOT describe the House of Representatives?

• members are elected to 2-year terms

• members are elected by a direct vote of the people in their congressional district

• each state is represented equally by 2 members in the House

• a representative must be at least 25 years of age, citizen for at least 7 years and live in state they represent

How long is a Senator’s term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• for Life

Which of the following describes a constitutional power of the Senate?

• propose all legislation involving taxation

• create national education standards

• bring impeachment charges against the President

• confirm presidential appointments to the Cabinet

According to the Constitution, only the national government has the power to

• create and manage schools.

• make treaties with foreign countries.

• establish order through law enforcement.

• collect taxes.