US Constitution Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the US Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To define the structure, powers, and limitations of governmental institutions

• To create a new economic system

• To abolish state governments

Which article of the US Constitution is associated with the legislative branch?

• E

• J

• L

• S

What does the First Amendment protect?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial

• Freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• Protection against unreasonable searches

Which amendment ensures the right to due process and protects against self-incrimination?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail and fines?

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

What does the Tenth Amendment state?

• Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people

• The right to free speech

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial

What is the mnemonic for remembering the 7 Articles of the US Constitution?

• Lazy Elephants Jump Slowly and Sleep Regularly

• Quick Foxes Run Fast and Jump High

• Smart Dogs Bark Loudly and Often

• Happy Cats Purr Softly and Sleep

What does the Ninth Amendment assert?

• The right to bear arms

• The enumeration of certain rights does not deny other rights retained by the people

• The right to free speech

• The right to a fair trial

What is the definition of Popular Sovereignty?

• A division of power between national and state governments

• A system where the government's authority comes from the people

• The power to levy and collect taxes

• The process of impeachment

What does Federalism involve?

• A single centralized government

• A division of power between national and state governments

• The power to declare war

• The establishment of a monarchy