Constitution Test

Which document explained how the government of the US was to be set up, and what the government could and could not do?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Magna Carta

• The State of the Union Address

• The Declaration of Independence

The process of amending the Constitution is an example of federalism because it requires:

• Approval of ¾ of the Supreme Court

• Approval of ⅔ of Congress and ¾ of the states

• Everyone to collectively agree on the amendmen

• The president to overlook the amendment

Article I of the Constitution focuses on the:

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Declaration of Rights

Article II of the Constitution focuses on the:

• Declaration of Rights

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Article III of the Constitution focuses on the:

• Judicial Branch

• Declaration of Rights

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

The Constitutional principle of checks and balances is exemplified by...

• Separation of Church and State

• Term Limits

• Presidential Veto

• Trial by Jury

Which passage from the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of checks and balances?

• Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approves he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it.

• The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several states.

• The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States.

• The Senate shall be composed of Members chosen every sixth Year by the People of the several states.

What are the qualifications to become the President?

• 40 years of age, 7 year resident of the US, natural born citizen

• 55 years of age and a 5 year resident of the US

• 35 years of age and a 10 year resident of the US

• 35 years of age, 14 year resident of the US, natural born citizen

What are the roles of the President? (Choose all that apply).

• Head of State

• Chief of Police

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Executive

The chart above shows the organization of the government of the United States, based on the Constitution. Which constitutional principle is illustrated by the chart?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Check and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty