Constitution Test

The Preamble of the Constitution describes the 27 amendments to the original document.

• True

• False

The principles of the Constitution include unlimited government and individual rights over common good.

• True

• False

By specifying the powers of the federal government, the Constitution fulfills the principle of limited government.

• True

• False

The Articles of the Constitution describe the bicameral structure of Congress.

• True

• False

The Bill of Rights arose in part because of Americans’ experiences with Britain

• True

• False

Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?

• changes to the original Constitution

• descriptions of the structure of government

• outline of the limits of government

• . statement of individual rights and freedoms

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?

• Congress passes laws by unanimous vote.

• Congress vetoes a law passed by the president.

• The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.

• The president passes a law in Congress.

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

• the executive branch

• the judicial branch

• . the legislative branch

• . the presidential branch

What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

• State governments are allowed to act on federal matters

• State governments can rule on local issues.

• The federal government can appoint state governors.

• The federal government has absolute control of state governments.

A written constitution is important because it

• allows government to control its citizens.

• cannot be changed, or amended.

• . prevents citizens from breaking laws.

• provides a rule book for government.