Constitution Vocabulary Quiz

The Articles of Confederation was America's first attempt what what?

• A national government

• A state government

• Writing a Constitution

• An alliance with a foreign country

According to the Great Compromise how many houses of Congress will there be?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• none

Imagine Maya, Zoe, and Benjamin are playing a trivia game. They stumble upon a question: 'The 3/5's Compromise explains how who would be counted in states population?' Can you help them answer it?

• Women

• Non land owning men

• Enslaved people

• Immigrants

According to the Great Compromise how many Senators will each state receive?

• Based on states population

• 2

• As many as they nominate

• none

What is the term of office for a president in a democratic system?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

• 4 years

What does the term 'amend' mean in the context of a constitution?

• To add a new section

• To make changes or additions

• To remove a section

• To interpret existing sections

Sophia is in a legal dispute and hires an attorney named Ethan. What is Ethan's role in this situation?

• To enforce laws

• To create new laws for Sophia

• To interpret the constitution for Ava

• To represent Sophia in court

In the school's student council, Abigail suggested a 'bicameral' system. What does 'bicameral' refer to in this context?

• A council with two judicial systems

• A council with two political parties

• A council with two houses of representatives, one represented by Mia and the other by Aiden

• A council with two branches

What is the purpose of a filibuster in a legislative process?

• To review the constitutionality of a law

• To amend an existing law

• To delay or block a vote on a bill

• To propose a new law

If a government official is being impeached what is happening to them?

• They are being removed from their position.

• They are being charged for misconduct

• They are being re-elected.

• They are going to prison