U.S. Constitution Test

The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence is:

• to set up the structure of the government in the U.S.

• explain and give reasons why the American colonists revolted against the British Empire

• provide a clear plan for an effective political system

• ask the British to treat the colonies more fairly after the Boston Tea Party

Which of the following is the main purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?

• To limit the power of state governments

• To separate powers among the 3 branches of government

• To provide a way to elect Senators

• To identify reasons for the creation of a national government

Who was the main author of the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following divisions of power is an example of federalism?

• The national government and the state governments

• The North and the South

• International and domestic affairs

• The President and Vice President

The Supreme Court can determine that laws do not follow the Constitution, according to the principle of:

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

A United States Representative serves a term of _____

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• life

A United States Senator serves a term of ____

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• life

The President is not elected directly by the people. Instead, the President is elected by the:

• Supreme Court

• Democratic Party

• Electoral College

• Governors of each state

There are ___ Supreme Court Justices

• 5

• 9

• 7

• 435

Which branch of government can check the powers of the President in times of war?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial