The Constitution Quiz 2020

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

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

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

• the presidential branch

• the legislative branch

• the executive branch

• the judicial branch

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

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

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.

Which group can influence the meaning of the Constitution through judicial review?

• state lawmakers

• Supreme Court

• the President

• Congress

The head of the Executive Branch of government

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• Mrs. Johnson :)

the powers of government being divided between the national and state governments

• separation of powers

• federalism

• checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

The powers of government being divided between the 3 branches of government

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty