Unit 3: Constitution Test

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of the government?

• Bill of Rights

• Article IV

• Preamble

• Article i

Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?

• Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.

• Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.

• Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.

• Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.

To the side is the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction to the U.S. Constitution?

• To ensure that the rights of the people were guaranteed.

• To establish the goals and purposes of the government.

• To provide the wellbeing of all citizens.

• To ensure that people were free.

Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?

• Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.

• Citizens are protected against unfair trials.

• Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.

• Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.

The newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. History. Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?

• ensure domestic tranquility

• promote the general welfare

• secure the blessing of liberty

• provide for the common defense

The statement is from a historical document.

How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

• Voters elect Congress members.

• The Electoral College elects Congress.

• Congress enforces policies.

• The president enacts policies.

The statement is from the U.S. Supreme Court in the Tinker v. Des Moines case. Why is this statement significant?

• The Constitution limits individual rights.

• The Constitution safeguards individual rights.

• The Constitution does not limit individual rights.

• The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights.

Between 1870 and 1913, one amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the constitutional amendment process?

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively quick and simple process that allows change to happen easily.

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively time consuming and difficult process that does not allow changes to happen easily.

• Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of Congress's approval.

• Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of state governors' approval.

What is the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion that words creating a "clear and present danger" are not protected by the First Amendment?

• The Constitution limits individual rights.

• The Constitution safeguards individual rights.

• The Constitution does not limit individual rights.

• The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights.