Constitution Basics Test

The first plan of government for the nation was known as

• Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

Under the Virginia Plan, there would be _____ branches of government.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many parts are in the Legislative Branch.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many articles are in the Constitution?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ______________.

• Statement of rights

• Purpose

• Preamble

• Beginning

The ____________ branch is responsible for enforcing the law.

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

The ____________ branch is responsible for the court system.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The _______________ branch is responsible for making laws.

• Executive4

• Judicial

• Legislative

The Senate has how many members?

• 50

• 75

• 100

• 150

Everyone accused of a crime has the right to a speedy trial.

• 7th amendment

• 10th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 2nd amendment