Understanding the US Government: A Comprehensive Quiz

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in its drafting and promoting its ratification?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Hobbes is best known for his work on political philosophy. Which of the following books did he write?

• Leviathan

• Two Treatises of Government

• The Social Contract

• The Spirit of the Laws

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is famous for his ideas on which of the following concepts?

• The separation of powers

• The social contract

• Natural rights

• The state of nature

John Locke is often associated with which of the following ideas?

• The right to revolution

• The divine right of kings

• Absolute monarchy

• Theocracy

What does the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution protect?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• Protection from quartering of troops

• Right to a speedy trial

The 5th Amendment provides several protections for individuals. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Protection against self-incrimination

• Right to a jury trial in civil cases

• Protection against double jeopardy

• Due process of law

What did the 15th Amendment guarantee?

• Women's suffrage

• Abolition of slavery

• Voting rights regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

• Citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States

The 14th Amendment has several clauses. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Citizenship Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

• Establishment Clause

• Due Process Clause

The 22nd Amendment limits the number of terms a president can serve. What is the limit?

• One term

• Two terms

• Three terms

• Four terms

Gerrymandering is a practice intended to establish a political advantage for a particular party or group by manipulating district boundaries. Which of the following best describes gerrymandering?

• Reducing the voting age

• Increasing voter turnout

• Manipulating electoral boundaries

• Ensuring equal representation