Unit 2 Lessons 4 & 5 - The United States Constitution Quiz

Unit 2 Lessons 4 & 5 - The United States Constitution Quiz

12th Grade

13 Qs

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Unit 2 Lessons 4 & 5 - The United States Constitution Quiz

Unit 2 Lessons 4 & 5 - The United States Constitution Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

12th Grade

Easy

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of these terms refers to the principle that people accused of a crime must be granted certain legal rights?
due process
habeas corpus
judicial review
eminent domain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The phrase “You have the right to remain silent” reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding
double jeopardy.
eminent domain.
judicial review.
self-incrimination.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?
steps for amending the Constitution
purpose to be served by the Constitution
procedures for ratifying the Constitution
guidelines for interpreting the Constitution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The first words of the Constitution indicate that power and authority in our system of government come from the
states
people
voters
lawmakers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of these is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government?
Elected representatives make decisions for the nation.
Power is divided between central and regional bodies.
Separate branches have different areas of responsibility.
Legislative actions are limited by a set of written guidelines.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Over time, constitutional amendments have extended which right to the groups listed below? - African Americans - Women - Residents of the District of Columbia - 18-year-olds
right to an education
right to serve on a jury
right to vote in elections
right to federal employment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which U.S. Supreme Court case best demonstrates the principle of rule of law?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
United States v. Nixon (1974)
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Roe v. Wade (1973)

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