U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz

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

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

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

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

What is the process of changing the Constitution started by?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The States

• The President

The _______ limits the power of government & protects the rights of the individuals

• Constitution

• Preamble

• state

• Bill of Rights

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

If a state law contradicts a federal law, who prevails?

• State Law

• Federal Law

When can the US government limit citizen's rights to hold protests?

• During war time

• if public health or safety is at risk

• never

• if the President makes a proclamation

powers given specifically to congress

• concurrent powers

• enumerated powers

• implied powers

• reserved powers

• veto power