Constitution Practice Quiz 1

The U.S. Constitution was established in

• 1790, after the states ratified the Constitution.

• 1800, before the Louisiana Purchase.

• 1860, just before the Civil War.

• 1960, as part of the Civil Rights Movement.

To override a presidential veto, there must be a vote by Congress (both houses) of

• 9/10

• 3/5

• 3/4

• 2/3

The Supreme Court Justice must have

• good hygiene.

• good behavior.

• a good legal background.

• unbiased opinions.

A good citizen

• buys property, has a job,

• sends their children to school, is nice on an airplane, and feeds their animals.

• votes, obeys the laws, and stays informed on issues.

• goes to Disneyland to help the US economy.

The principal of division of power and responsibilities between the federal, state, and local governments is called

• individual rights.

• limited government.

• popular sovereignty.

• federalism.

Having only the power provided by the Constitution or other government pact represents the principle of

• limited government.

• individual rights.

• King George type powers.

• popular sovereignty.

U.S. citizens vote on government leaders to represent them in government, representing which principle?

• limited government.

• checks and balances.

• political parties.

• republicanism.

This speaker of the House is unique as the first Californian, woman, mother, and grandmother to serve in this capacity, although is has not always been easy for this individual?

• Senator Dianne Feinstein.

• Congressmember Nancy Pelosi.

• Congressmember Chuck Schumer.

• Congressmember Norma Torres.

The father of the U.S. Constitution is

• John Adams.

• George Washington.

• James Madison.

• Benjamin Franklin.

Government power is divided among the branches and power is limited by each branch having some power over the other's actions by the system of

• checks and balances.

• separation of powers.

• guidelines in the preamble.

• individual rights.