Constitution Test

Which government branch makes laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

Which amendment protects the rights of every American, such as Freedoms of Speech, Religion and Press?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• 27 Amendments

• Third Amendment

Under the Fifth Amendment, can someone be put on trial twice for the same crime?

• Yes

• No

What does the Sixth Amendment say?

• It prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes

• It discusses the need for search warrants

• It describes freedom to protest

• It outlines a right to a speedy public trial

Which amendment recognizes that Americans have rights that are not listed in the Constitution?

• Seventh

• Eighth

• Ninth

• None of them

The Articles of Confederation was important because it –

• created a means for establishing the executive branch

• provided every citizen in America the right to vote

• enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations

• was the first form of government for America

One negative effect of the Articles of Confederation was that-  

• all citizens did not have the right to vote

• the Supreme Court held ultimate power over the government

• unalienable rights of the people were revoked

• no executive branch was provided to enforce the laws

The Legislative Branch of our government is made up of the

• Constitution
• President
• Supreme Court
• Congress

The Executive Branch of our government is headed by the

• Congress
• President
• Chief Justice
• Supreme Court

The highest court of the Judicial Branch of our government is

• The Appellate Court
• The Jurisdiction Court
• The Supreme Court
• None of these