Participation in Government: Constitution Quiz

Which Amendment protects one's right to bear arms?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

Which Amendment protects one against "excessive bail and fines" and "cruel or unusual punishment"?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 8

Which Amendment protects one against "illegal searches and seizures"?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 8

Which statement most accurately describes the principle of federalism?

• States have the power to review national
  laws.

• The ultimate power is given to the voters.

• Power is divided between the national and
  state governments.

• Power is shared by the two political parties.

The power of the president to veto laws and the power of the House of Representatives to impeach are examples of

• federalism

• the unwritten constitution

• executive privilege

• checks and balances

Shays’ Rebellion of 1786 was significant because it

• showed that the English still had influence
  after the American Revolution

• convinced many Americans of the need for a
  stronger national government

• revealed the increased threat from rebellious
  Native American Indians

• endangered the lives of many recent
  immigrants

The Great Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention resulted in the

• formation of the Supreme Court

• creation of a bicameral legislature

• development of a two-party system

• ban on the importation of enslaved Africans

Why did the authors of the Articles of Confederation create a weak central government?

• They lacked an understanding of state
  problems

• They anticipated the threat of foreign
  invasion

• They relied on advice from royal governors.

• They feared the kind of rule experienced
  under the British monarchy.

Many critics of the electoral college system point out that it

• penalizes the states with the smallest
  population

• encourages the formation of minor political
  parties

• grants too much influence to the United
  States Senate

• might not select the candidate with the
  largest number of popular votes
  

Which Amendment protects one's right to freedom of speech?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4