
The Constitution Quiz 2020
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?
changes to the original constitution
statement of individual rights and freedoms
descriptions of the structure of government
outline of the limits of government
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?
Congress passes laws by unanimous vote
Congress vetoes a law passed by the president.
The president passes a law in Congress
The president nominates judges to the Supreme Court
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?
the presidential branch
the legislative branch
the executive branch
the judicial branch
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of federalism on state governments?
the federal government has absolute control over state governments
state governments are allowed to act on federal matters
the federal governments can appoint state governors
state governments can rule on local issues
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House of Representatives?
the number of representatives in the House is based on state population
the House is made up of appointed officials
the representatives in the House are elected by Congress
the House includes two representatives from each state
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the Constitution?
Propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it.
Vote on an amendment, then have Congress ratify it.
Ratify an amendment, then propose it be voted on by Congress.
Propose an amendment, then have citizens vote on it.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group can influence the meaning of the Constitution through judicial review?
state lawmakers
Supreme Court
the President
Congress
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