U.S. Constitution Heimler quiz

What was the governing document for the United States before the Constitution?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

What type of government did the Constitution establish?

• Republic

• Confederacy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Military

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

What is the necessary and proper clause?

• A clause that grants the President the power to declare war

• A clause that outlines the powers of Congress

• A clause that allows Congress to make laws not explicitly listed in the Constitution

• A clause that establishes the Supreme Court

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Supreme Court

• Federal Court

• State Court

• District Court

What kind of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in cases involving ambassadors and public ministers?

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

What is the process for amending the Constitution?

• Proposal by two-thirds of state legislatures and ratification by three-fourths of states

• Proposal by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of states

• Proposal by the President and ratification by two-thirds of states

• Proposal by the Supreme Court and ratification by two-thirds of states

What does the supremacy clause state?

• State and federal laws are equal

• State laws always trump federal laws

• State and federal laws are separate

• Federal laws always trump state laws

What guarantee did the opponents of the Constitution receive in order to sign off on it?

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Bill of Rights