Understanding the U.S. Constitution: Civics 2024 EOC Exam Prep

What was the first attempt at creating a constitution in the U.S. called?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

Which article of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war?

• Article IV

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

What is the primary purpose of separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution?

• To ensure speedy lawmaking

• To prevent any branch from gaining too much power

• To allow the president unlimited power

• To make the judicial branch the most powerful

Which amendment process is outlined in the U.S. Constitution?

• Ratification by state legislatures

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Approval by the President

• A national referendum

Who has the power to veto laws according to the U.S. Constitution?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

Which concept allows the courts to declare a law or presidential act unconstitutional?

• Judicial activism

• Judicial review

• Legislative initiative

• Executive order

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Bureaucratic

Who is considered the Commander-in-Chief of the military according to the U.S. Constitution?

• The Chief Justice

• The Secretary of Defense

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

What role does the Senate play in the appointment of Supreme Court Justices?

• Nominating justices

• Confirming appointments

• None, it's the President's sole responsibility

• Assigning justices to cases

Which branch of government is primarily involved in foreign affairs?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• None, it's a state responsibility