American Constitution Knowledge

What is the main purpose of the American Constitution?

• To promote international trade agreements

• To regulate the stock market

• To establish the framework for the government, define the powers of the branches, and protect the rights of the citizens

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Name the three branches of the U.S. government.

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Legislative, Administrative, Judicial

• Congressional, Judicial, Executive

• Legislature, Executive, Administrative

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 12

• 10

• 7

• 5

Explain the concept of checks and balances in the U.S. government.

• Checks and balances prevent any one branch of government from having too much power by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.

• Checks and balances allow the judicial branch to control the legislative branch

• Checks and balances are not necessary in a democratic system

• Checks and balances ensure that the President has unlimited power

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

What is the significance of the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights?

• The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

• The First Amendment only applies to certain groups of people

• The First Amendment allows the government to censor speech

• The First Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms

Describe the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution.

• The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution by ignoring constitutional principles.

• The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution by enforcing state laws.

• The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution by reviewing laws and ensuring they align with constitutional principles.

• The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution by creating new laws.