Constitution Quiz Feb 15th

Which amendment protects the rights of every American, such as Freedoms of Speech, Religion and Press?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• 27 Amendments

• Third Amendment

Which amendment guarantees Americans right to bear arms (own weapons)?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• 27 Amendments

• Third Amendment

The idea that anyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty is in which amendment?

• First

• Second

• Fifth

• Third

Under the Eighth Amendment, is cruel and unusual punishment allowed for criminals?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is not one of the three branches of government?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• clergy branch

• judicial branch

Which of the following is a power of the United States Congress (Legislative Branch)?

• to make laws

• to interpret laws

• to veto laws

• to enforce laws

Which of the following is a power of the United States Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)?

• to pass laws

• to interpret laws

• to veto laws

• to enforce laws

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Self-government
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers
• Limited government

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

• To protect the idea of federalism.
• To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
• To provide additional guarantees for individual rights. 

The Federal government is also known as?

• Limited government
• Main Governemnt
• National Government
• Official government