Constitution Test

What are key principles of the U.S. Constitution? Select ALL that apply.

• individual rights

• unlimited government

• federalism

• checks and balances

The goal of the Framers of the Constitution was to establish a limited government, in which the powers of government are __________.

• unlimited
• expansive
• unchecked
• strictly defined

What are enumerated powers of the Congress according to the Constitution? Select ALL that apply.

• maintain the armed forces

• create federal courts

• carry out criminal justice

• regulate trade

How does the Constitution provide for the separation of powers?

• Through the establishment of three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
• Through the establishment of two branches of government: legislative and executive.
• Through the establishment of two branches of government: executive and judicial.
• Through the establishment of four branches of government: legislative, executive, judicial, and military.

Which entity has the power to interpret the Constitution and decide whether or not actions by the legislative and executive branches are allowed?

• legislative branch
• executive branch
• judicial branch
• congress

Which freedoms and rights are addressed in the Bill of Rights? Select ALL that apply.

• freedom of religion

• right to a public trial by jury

• freedom to assemble

• right to become a citizen

The Constitution has changed over time as a result of formal __________.

• alterations
• modifications
• revisions
• amendments

What are ways to make a formal proposal to amend the Constitution? Select ALL that apply.

• Congress can make a formal proposal by a two-thirds’ vote.

• The president can make a formal proposal by executive order.

• Two thirds of the states can make a formal proposal.

• States can call a convention to make a formal proposal.

How has amending the Constitution brought significant changes to the nation? Select ALL that apply.

• by extending voting rights to women

• by ensuring that African American men can vote

• by establishing checks and balances

• by outlawing poll taxes

What are the three branches of the federal government? Select ALL that apply.

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

• presidential