Constitution Test Review 2022

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• all of the above

What pat of the Constitution protects people's basic rights and freedoms?

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Article I

• Article II

The judicial branch checks the power of the legislative branch by

• Appointing judges

• Overriding presidential vetoes

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Impeaching judges

As part of the 4th amendment, the police must obtain a(n) _________ to search our property.

• ordinance

• amendment

• warrant

• article

In order to amend the Constitution, how does the amendment have to be ratified?

• By 3/4 of the state legislatures

• By 3/4 of ratifying conventions in the states

• By either of those options

• None of those options

Which of the following is NOT a role of the president?

• commander in chief

• chief of state

• chief executive

• chief judge

What are enumerated powers?

• powers specifically given to Congress

• powers that belong to the states

• powers shared by both federal and state governments

• powers belonging to the courts

Which of the following is NOT a duty of citizens (duties are things you have to do)?

• obey the law

• vote

• pay taxes

• sit on a jury if called

What terms means that the Constitution divides the legislative, judicial, and executive powers of the government and organizes them into three different branches of government?

• popular sovereignty

• separation of powers

• judicial review

• due process

Which amendment protects freedoms of speech, press, petition, religion, and assembly?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4