Constitution Test

Checks and balances help to ....

• control the use of power.

• pass laws more quickly.

• pay members of Congress.

• elect better presidents.

How many amendments have been made to the US Constitution?

• 10

• 14

• 27

• 30

Who is the leader of the Judicial Branch of government?

• President

• Supreme Court Justices

• Sheriff

• Congress

Which is considered to be a civic responsibility of citizens of the United States?

• attending church

• going to college

• voting in elections.

• owning property

The branch of government that interprets laws is the

• legislative

• judicial

• executive

As the commander in chief, the President has

• the ability to declare war.

• complete control of the nation's armed forces.

• several national guards watching his/her every move.

• write laws about the military.

The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right or freedom of

• Speech

• Religion

• Assembly

• Press

• All of the above

In the Preamble, what phrase means "maintaining peace and order" in our country?

• Establish Justice

• Secure the Blessings

• Insure domestic tranquility

• We the people

True or False: To become part of the Constitution, amendments must be ratified by the legislatures of 3/4 of the sates or by conventions in 3/4 of the states.

• True

• False

What is popular sovereignty?

• political power remains with the national government

• political power is denied to the people

• political power remains with the people

• political power is absolute for one person, the country's leader