Quiz on the Constitution

What did the founding fathers promise to gain support for the constitution?

• a Bill of Rights

• citizens would not be required to pay taxes

• all males would be able to vote

• the president would be black

The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to

• allow people to break the law

• protect the rights of the people from the government

• secure voting rights for all citizens

• prevent one branch from becoming stronger than others

Deciding not to show up for jury duty is neglecting what?

• personal responsibility

• economic liability

• civic duty

• political duty

Majority opinions of the Supreme Court establishes legal precedents.

• True

• False

The Dept. of Homeland Security was established in 2002.

• True

• False

Political parties appeared in the U.S. with the ratification of the Constitution why?

• differences arose over political and economic issues

• Washington disliked Adams

• Great Britain had a two-party system

• the constitution provides a two party system in article II

Why is the U.S. government a representative democracy?

• people elect members of Congress to make laws

• division of power exists among the three branches

• power is shared between the nation and the states

• all citizens make laws

Article V of the Constitution allows for amending of the Constitution why?

• To allow the constitution to adapt to future circumstances

• to limit the individual liberties of American citizens

• to keep the constitution from expiring

• to allow the president to change the constitution as needed

Staying informed on issues is a part of civic responsibilities.

• True

• False

All impeachment proceedings begin in the Senate; and the trial takes place in the Supreme Court.

• True

• False