The Constitution Test (CH.3)

What is one of the six goals the Framers had in mind when writing the Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To form a more perfect union

• To create a global government

• To abolish state governments

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• The government is controlled by a monarch

• The government gets its power from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• The government can override any law

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no one is above the law?

• Limited government

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To ensure the courts can declare laws unconstitutional

• To divide power between state and national governments

• To let each branch limit the others

• To allow the president to make laws

How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed?

• By the president alone

• By 2/3 of Congress or a national convention called by 2/3 of state legislatures

• By a simple majority in Congress

• By a unanimous decision of the Supreme Court

What is required to ratify an amendment to the Constitution?

• A unanimous vote in Congress

• 3/4 of state legislatures or 3/4 of state conventions

• Approval by the president

• A national referendum

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The State Governments

• The Executive Branch

What does the 22nd Amendment do?

• Grants women the right to vote

• Limits the president to 2 terms of 4 years

• Establishes the income tax

• Abolishes slavery

What is one criticism of the Constitution mentioned in the text?

• It creates government gridlock

• It does not allow for a judicial branch

• It is too easy to amend

• It allows for too much executive power