U.S. Constitution Quiz

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the above diagram?

• Federalist Papers

• Virginia Plan

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

Which amendment is being described in the bulleted list above?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is the significance of the phrase 'We the People' in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• It signifies that the government derives its power from the citizens.

• It indicates the importance of the states in the federal system.

• It emphasizes the role of the President in governance.

• It highlights the need for a strong military presence.

Which of the following BEST describes the U.S. Constitution?

• Formally separated the U.S. from Great Britain

• Banned Americans from going west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Officially ended the American Revolution

• Outlines the powers and responsibilities of the government

What are the 3 branches of government?

• Executive, Legislative and Judicial

• Executive, Administrative and Regulatory

• Legislative, Judicial and Local

• Executive, Legislative and Municipal

Which scenario BEST explains a right guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?

• Rebecca demands to see a search warrant before she lets the police search her property.

• Barry was accused of a crime and has the right to a lawyer who will represent him in court.

• Olivia refused to take the stand to testify in the court trial against her brother.

• Neil has been reporting on a toxic dump site linked to cancer for his local newspaper.

Which branch of the U.S. government interprets the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the primary purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• To state the goals and purposes of the government

• To outline the structure of the legislative branch

• To establish the Bill of Rights

• To declare independence from Britain

Which amendment is associated with the right to bear arms?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which part of the Preamble indicates the intention to provide defense for the nation?

• Establish justice

• Provide for the common defense

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty