6.4 Key Concepts of the Constitution Quiz

Which of the following is a founding principle of democracy in the Preamble of the Constitution?

• voting

• fairness

• defense

• commerce

The U.S. military protecting the borders of the United States from attacks is an example of which principle of democracy that is guaranteed in the Constitution?

• rule of law

• common defense

• domestic tranquility

• separation of powers

The President can check the power of the Supreme Court by __________ a justice.

• impeaching

• vetoing

• nominating

• approving

• eliminating

When do state legislatures become involved in the process for amending the Constitution?

• during the ratification process in Congress

• after an amendment is accepted by a two-thirds majority in Congress

• after an amendment is accepted by a three-fourths majority in Congress

• at the same time that Congress is voting for or against a proposed amendment

What caused voting rights to be expanded?

• the amendment process

• the more diverse population

• the expansion of the rule of law

• the mandate from the Supreme Court