Constitution and Government Quiz

Which article of the Constitution is known as the Executive Article?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What did Article III establish?

• The national executive system

• The national legislative system

• The national judicial system

• The national financial system

What does the term 'unconstitutional' mean?

• In agreement with the Constitution

• Against the Constitution

• Supported by the President

• Approved by Congress

Which principle allows the courts to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

• Democracy

What is the main function of checks and balances?

• To create new laws

• To ensure equal power among branches

• To give more power to the President

• To eliminate the need for Congress

What fraction of State legislatures is required for ratification?

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/3

How many amendments have been ratified out of those sent to the States for ratification?

• 10

• 27

• 33

• 50

When was the Constitution last amended?

• 1787

• 1940

• 1992

• 2000

What is one way Congress has contributed to informal constitutional change?

• By writing new amendments

• By passing laws that clarify parts of the Constitution

• By holding elections

• By declaring war

What is the division of powers?

• The separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• The division of powers between the National Government and the States

• The division of powers between the President and Congress

• The division of powers between the States and local governments