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U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz

Authored by Laura Somers

English

9th Grade

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U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the 3/5 Compromise?

To give small states more voting power

To allow women to vote

To count enslaved people as part of the population for representation

To limit the power of the President

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

Enforce laws

Make laws

Interpret laws

Elect judges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the job of the Executive Branch?

Enforce the laws

Write the Constitution

Interpret laws

Collect taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

Approve treaties

Make laws

Interpret laws and ensure they are constitutional

Veto legislation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Federalism?

The power of the President to control the states

The rule of the military over government

The division of power between the national and state governments

The idea of having one national government only

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Amendment Process?

A system for electing representatives

A way to change the Constitution

A method to elect the President

A law passed by Congress

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is stated in the National Supremacy Clause?

Federal law is more powerful than state law

State law can overrule federal law

States can ignore federal taxes

Congress is the only branch of government

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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