
U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz
Authored by Emily Fisher
History
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main job of the executive branch of the U.S. government?
To create laws
To interpret laws
To administrate the laws passed by Congress
To amend the Constitution
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 5th amendment to the Constitution provide?
The right to bear arms
The right to vote
Protections for the people accused of crimes
Freedom of speech
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are concurrent powers?
Powers given specifically to Congress
Powers claimed by Congress but not directly stated in the Constitution
Powers shared by the federal and state governments
Powers that belong to the states alone
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process of changing the Constitution started by?
Congress
The Supreme Court
The States
The President
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The _______ limits the power of government & protects the rights of the individuals
Constitution
Preamble
state
Bill of Rights
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does the federal government reassign each state's share of seats in the House of Representatives?
every 5 years
every 7 years
every 10 years
every 2 years
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