Amendments and Civic Responsibilities Quiz

In what year was the United States Constitution written?

• A. 1776

• B. 1787

• C. 1801

• D. 1865

What did some states initially refuse to do regarding the Constitution?

• A. Write it

• B. Read it

• C. Ratify it

• D. Amend it

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?

• A. The Declaration of Independence

• B. The Articles of Confederation

• C. The Bill of Rights

• D. The Federalist Papers

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens from?

• A) Unlawful searches and seizures

• B) Double jeopardy

• C) Self-incrimination

• D) Eminent domain

How many ways are there to amend the US Constitution?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What fraction of the states must call for a Constitutional Convention to amend the Constitution?

• One-third

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

Why did the founders of the US government want citizens to be able to change the Constitution?

• To limit the power of the President

• To limit the power of the Supreme Court

• To limit the power of the government

• To limit the power of the states

What is a democracy?

• A form of government where citizens elect their leaders and vote on laws and public policy decisions.

• A form of government where a king or queen rules.

• A form of government where only the wealthy can vote.

• A form of government where military leaders make all decisions.

What problem did the Twelfth Amendment aim to solve?

• The confusion caused by a tie in the presidential election.

• The lack of voting rights for women.

• The need for a stronger central government.

• The issue of slavery in the United States.

What is the Electoral College?

• A body of delegates who elect the president and vice president.

• A group of senators who make laws.

• A committee that advises the president.

• A council that oversees elections.