Constitution Quiz Review

Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to break laws

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

The Great Compromise established___________

• A bicameral legislature

• two representatives for each state in the senate

• the number of representatives for each state , for the house of representatives, would be determined by population.

• the executive branch

• two representatives for each state in the house of representatives.

Which article in the constitution describes that the national government and the constitution are the "supreme law of the land"?

• Article 5

• Article 7

• Article 6

• Article 1

Which of these statements concerning the US Constitution is correct?

• The US Constitution grants rights to US Citizens

• The US Constitution protects US Citizen's natural rights from government interference.

• The US Constitution is a set of laws that US Citizens must follow

• The US Constitution is an unchangeable set of principles that guide the US government

What part of the constitution protects us from cruel punishments?

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 10

Which rights or freedoms are specified within the Bill of Rights?

• RIght to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a jury trial

• Right for women to vote

• Right to vote at 18 years old

How many amendments to the constitution are in the Bill of Rights?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

How are the states involved in the amendment process?

• Ratify amendments

• Change amendments

• Propose amendments

• Declare amendments unconstitutional

What do the first three articles of the Constitution describe?

• Powers of congress

• Powers of state government

• Powers of the branches of government

• Powers of the military

Which branch of government interprets laws?