Kendrick's Constitution Quiz

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• The purpose of the Preamble is to outline the specific powers of the government.

• The purpose of the Preamble is to establish the hierarchy of the branches of government.

• The purpose of the Preamble is to provide a historical background of the Constitution.

• The purpose of the Preamble is to introduce the fundamental principles and goals of the Constitution.

How many articles are there in the Constitution?

• 10

• 5

• 7

• 3

What is the significance of the 19th amendment?

• It abolished slavery.

• It established the right to bear arms.

• It granted citizenship to Native Americans.

• It granted women the right to vote.

What is the purpose of the checks and balances system?

• The purpose of the checks and balances system is to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful and to ensure that each branch has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches.

• The purpose of the checks and balances system is to allow the legislative branch to make all decisions without interference from the other branches.

• The purpose of the checks and balances system is to ensure that the judicial branch has complete control over the other branches.

• The purpose of the checks and balances system is to give more power to the executive branch.

Which of the following actions is required of the President to stop a new bill?

• Military Action
• Impeachment
• Judicial Review
• Veto

What is the name given to the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee certain individual rights?

• Limited Government
• Bill of RIghts
• Checks and Balances
• Freedom of Speech

Who has the power to declare war and raise armies (financial)?

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• Congress
• President

How are members of the Supreme Court chosen?

• Elected by the people and confirmed by the Senate
• Chosen by the Senate and confirmed by the House
• Two-thirds vote of the House and three-fourths vote of the Senate
• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Seante

A state's representation in the House of Representatives is based on___________________.

• A ruling by the state's Supreme Court
• The size of that state's population
• The number of the state's electors for President
• An appointment of the President 

How many Amendments are in the Constitution?

• 10

• 16

• 27

• 31