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Lesson 5.3: How Flexible is the Constitution? Quiz

Authored by Lauren Inclema

Social Studies

7th Grade

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Lesson 5.3: How Flexible is the Constitution? Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many amendments are part of our Constitution today?

15

27

12

30

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best shows the flexibility of the Constitution?

The separation of powers.

The amendment process.

The system of checks and balances.

The establishment of a judicial system.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who believed that adding a list of rights to the Constitution would earn people's trust?

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

James Madison

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document had the greatest impact on the Framers when they wrote the Bill of Rights?

Articles of Confederation

Common Sense

Mayflower Compact

Magna Carta

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many amendments were ratified to protect citizens' rights?

10

13

12

15

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the ten amendments added to the Constitution called?

The Declaration of Independence

The Bill of Rights

The Articles of Confederation

The English Bill of Rights

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 often called the "elastic clause"?

This clause states when state laws can overrule federal laws.

This clause explains the methods that can be used to amend the Constitution.

This clause gives Congress the flexibility to make laws that are necessary to carry out its powers.

This clause allows the Supreme Court to determine whether government officials have followed the Constitution.

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