The United States Constitution: Structure and Principles

The United States Constitution: Structure and Principles

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Abigail Winburn

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the first three articles of the United States Constitution primarily concerned with?

The structure of the government

The Bill of Rights

The amendment process

The relationship between states and the federal government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is established by Article II of the United States Constitution?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

State Governments

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?

To introduce the Constitution and its purpose

To outline the powers of the President

To detail the amendment process

To establish the Supreme Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment ensure?

Procedural protections against state interference

The election process of the President

The powers of Congress

The relationship between states and the federal government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for an amendment to the United States Constitution to be ratified?

Approval from two-thirds of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures

Approval from the President

Approval from the Supreme Court

Approval from all state governors