
Understanding the U.S. Constitution

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Social Studies
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8th - 9th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the Constitution in the United States?
To serve as a historical document
To provide guidelines for state laws
To act as the highest law of the land
To outline the rights of citizens
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two bodies make up the United States Congress?
The House of Lords and the Senate
The House of Representatives and the House of Commons
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The House of Commons and the Senate
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are the key figures in the executive branch of the U.S. government?
The President and the Speaker of the House
The President and the Vice-President
The Vice-President and the Chief Justice
The President and the Secretary of State
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the judicial branch as outlined in Article 3?
To amend laws
To interpret laws
To create laws
To enforce laws
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Article 4 of the Constitution address?
The process of electing the President
The powers and responsibilities of the states
The rights of citizens
The amendment process
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can new amendments be added to the Constitution according to Article 5?
With a unanimous vote in Congress
With a three-fourths vote in Congress and a two-thirds vote by the states
With a simple majority vote in Congress
With a two-thirds vote in Congress and a three-fourths vote by the states
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Article 6 declare about federal laws?
They are equal to state laws
They are subordinate to state laws
They are higher than any state law
They are only applicable in federal territories
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical event is detailed in Article 7?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The first presidential election
The signing of the Constitution
The ratification of the Bill of Rights
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
33
15
27
10
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