Chapter #3 The Constitution Quiz

What was the name of America's first constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The US Constitution

• The Ordinance of 1785

Who was the author of the US Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Stephen King

• James Madison

• William "Billy" Madison

Which document guarantees freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure?

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Sentiments
• Albany Plan of Union
• Federalist Papers

By which process can the United States Constitution be changed?

• veto
• amendment
• resolution
• legislative hearing

Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?

• The president has the power to veto bills.
• Congress is divided into two houses.
• The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
• Power is divided between the states and the national government.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing (executing) laws?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive 

The authors of the United States Constitution included a system of checks and balances to

• prevent any one branch of government from controlling the other branches
• protect states against the power of the national government
• guarantee respect for the freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights
• safeguard the United States against foreign attacks

Which branch is the law making branch?

• Executive
• Judicial 
• Legislative

Which branch interprets laws?

• Exectuive 
• Judicial 
• Legislative

The paragraph that introduces the Constitution is called the

• Bill of Rights.

• Preamble.

• Declaration of Independence.

• Articles of Confederation.