Question Bank for US Constitution Test

Introduction to the Constitution. It states the goals of the new Constitution.         

• Amendments

• Articles

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble

Original sections of the Constitution: they outline the structure of the new central government and the responsibilities of each branch of the new government. Also, these describe the relationship between the new central government and the states. 

• Amendments
• Articles
• Declaration of Independence
• Preamble

Additions to the Constitution: these describe specific changes made in the to the Constitution.

• Amendments
• Articles
• Declaration of Independence
• Preamble

Powers of government are divided between a central government and state governments.

• Amendment Process
• Checks and Balances
• Federal System
• Republic

People elect representatives who, in turn, make laws. The proper name for the type of government found in the United States.

• Amendment Process
• Checks and Balances
• Federal System
• Republic

Each branch of government limits the powers of the other branches.

• Amendment Process
• Checks and Balances
• Federal System
• Republic

The  power of the federal courts to declare laws or lower court rulings unconstitutional.

• Amendment Process  
• Impeachment Process
• Judicial Review
• Elastic Clause

Divides powers within a government to separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches. 

• Amendment Process  
• Impeachment Process
• Separation of Powers
• Elastic Clause

Measure that enables the U.S. Government to use expanded powers to pass specific laws to carry out the general duties assigned to it. 

• Amendment Process  
• Impeachment Process
• Separation of Powers
• Elastic Clause

Provides for the removal of officials from office who misuse, abuse, or neglect their assigned duties

• Amendment Process  
• Impeachment Process
• Separation of Powers
• Elastic Clause