EPIC Student Test Prep 2024-25

What is a change to the Constitution called?

• Declaration

• Political Party

• Amendment

• Policy

Which of the following documents describes the powers of the President of the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Which feature of the Constitution prevents one branch of the national government from becoming too powerful?

• federal supremacy

• checks and balances

• electoral college

• elastic clause

Is serving on a jury, as pictured in the image, a right or a responsibility of US citizen?

• Responsibility

• Right

Is voting at 18 years of age in a federal election, as pictured in the image, a right or responsibility of US citizens?

• Right

• Responsibility

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 75

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 12

• 27

• 18

• 30

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Sometimes the common good conflicts with individual rights. Which shows the best example of this conflict?

• A person is put in jail because she is guilty of a violent crime.

• To build a highway, a person must relocate from their home.

• Schools are closed because of icy roads.

• A community organizes to clean up a vacant lot.