AEPA Study Guide Quiz

What percentage of the AEPA test covers the U.S. Constitution?

• 40%

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

Which of the following is a major principle defined in the preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• The structure, functions, and powers of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government

• The procedures for amending the Constitution

• The relationship between the states and the federal government

• The structure of the state government

What does the 'supremacy clause' of the U.S. Constitution state?

• The Supreme Court can overrule any law

• Federal laws take precedence over state laws

• The President is the supreme leader

• The Constitution can never be amended

Which amendment is known for expanding popular participation in government?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

• Twenty-Second Amendment

What is the historical context of the Bill of Rights?

• It was created during the Civil War

• It was added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties

• It was written by Thomas Jefferson

• It was part of the original Constitution

Which landmark Supreme Court decision is related to civil rights issues?

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

What is the role of the Progressive movement in the development of the Arizona Constitution?

• It wrote the entire Arizona Constitution

• It had no role

• It opposed the Arizona Constitution

• It influenced the inclusion of direct democracy provisions

What is a provision related to direct democracy in the Arizona Constitution?

• The election of the governor

• The supremacy clause

• The initiative, referendum, and recall processes

• The structure of the state legislature

What is the term length for an Arizona state legislator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the jurisdiction of Arizona courts?

• Both state and federal cases

• Only state cases

• Only civil cases

• Only federal cases