
United States Constitution Quiz
Authored by Mario Jimenez
History
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the excerpt to answer the following question. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. —Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution The Tenth Amendment was added to the Constitution to resolve which of the following topics of debate surrounding the development of the Constitution?
division of powers among branches of government
the annexation of new lands into the country
balance between national and state government power
the representation of states in the legislative houses
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these parts of the United States Constitution contains fundamental liberties of American citizens?
Preamble
Article I, Section 8 — Enumerated Powers
Article III — Judicial Branch
Amendments 1–10 — Bill of Rights
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States were intended to solve problems relating to
government organization
civil rights
checks and balances
rapid economic change
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Bill of Rights gives Americans freedom of the press. What does this freedom mean?
All newspapers should be free for anyone who wants them.
The government cannot say what should be printed in newspapers.
Printing presses should be available for everyone to use for free.
The government cannot stop anyone from giving speeches.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Americans are able to criticize their government without fear of punishment because they have a right to
a fair trial.
assemble peacefully.
practice any religion.
free speech.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which guarantee is not included in the First Amendment?
right to bear arms.
freedom of religion.
freedom of assembly.
right to free speech.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the United States Constitution?
to ensure rights of foreigners
to ensure slaves' right to vote
to protect the federal government from the states
to protect the individual rights of citizens from government abuse
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