U2 L4 Review United States Constitution

U2 L4 Review United States Constitution

12th Grade

14 Qs

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U2 L4 Review United States Constitution

U2 L4 Review United States Constitution

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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David Theobald

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of these terms refers to the principle that people accused of a crime must be granted certain legal rights?

due process

habeas corpus

judicial review

eminent domain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?

steps for amending the Constitution

purpose to be served by the Constitution

procedures for ratifying the Constitution

guidelines for interpreting the Constitution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Why did the framers of the Constitution create three separate branches of government?

to help people with different opinions cooperate

to increase the power of the central government

to keep any one group from gaining too much power

to provide enough officials to handle the volume of work

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The first words of the Constitution indicate that power and authority in our system of government come from the

states

people

voters

lawmakers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of these is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government?

A. Elected representatives make decisions for the nation.

B. Power is divided between central and regional bodies.

C. Separate branches have different areas of responsibility.

D. Legislative actions are limited by a set of written guidelines.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Over time, constitutional amendments have extended which right to the groups listed below? - African Americans - Women - Residents of the District of Columbia - 18-year-olds

right to an education

right to serve on a jury

right to vote in elections

right to federal employment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution indicates how to resolve conflicts between

state and federal laws.

both chambers of Congress.

strict and loose constructionists.

majority rule and minority rights.

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