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Understanding the American Constitution

Understanding the American Constitution

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document is considered the longest surviving written constitution in human history?

The British Constitution

The American Constitution

The Ten Commandments

The Magna Carta

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key features of the American Constitution?

It centralizes power in the government.

It gives effect to consent to representation.

It excludes the people from governance.

It is based on the Ten Commandments.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered to have ultimate sovereignty according to the American Constitution?

The People

The Congress

The Supreme Court

The President

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which article of the Constitution gives legislative power to Congress?

Article II

Article IV

Article I

Article III

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Article III in the American Constitution?

It establishes the executive branch.

It defines the legislative process.

It outlines the rights of the states.

It grants judicial power to the courts.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What principle is highlighted in the Declaration of Independence regarding government?

Government by consent

Government by divine right

Government by aristocracy

Government by monarchy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are governments instituted to secure?

Military power

Religious freedom

Economic prosperity

Inalienable rights

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