U.S. Constitution Test

Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What term means that a government does not have endless power to establish laws that can oppress certain groups of citizens?

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

What amendments are part of the Bill of Rights

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Bear Arms

• Citizen protections during trial process.

• All are Bill of Rights

What term describes the Constitutional principle where each branch of government has power of the others?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Check and Balances

• Limited Government

• Judicial Review

What term describes the Constitutional principle is reflected when the Supreme Court strikes down a law that is unconstitutional?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Check and Balances

• Limited Government

• Judicial Review

What term describes the Constitutional principle where citizens have the right to influence and change their government as needed?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Check and Balances

• Limited Government

• Judicial Review

What term describes the Constitutional principle where states give up individual autonomy to join a nation under a constitution?

• Federalism

• Check and Balances

• Limited Government

• Judicial Review

What term means that the rules put in place my the legislature and signed by the President must followed by all citizens?

• Federalism

• Check and Balances

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

Which of the following is NOT one of the qualifications to become President of the United States?

• Natural Born Citizen

• 35 years old

• Resident with the U.S. for 14 years

• Live within the state they represent

What is a Constitutional power that is only given to the states?

• Reserved

• Enumerated/Expressed

• Concurrent

• Implied