U.S. Constitution and Government Principles
Interactive Video
•
Social Studies
•
9th - 10th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
Sebastian Wright
Used 3+ times
FREE Resource
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "We the People" in the Preamble signify?
The power of the King
The power of the Legislature
The sovereign power of the people
The power of the Judiciary
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government is established by Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution?
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Legislative Branch
The State Governments
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a power granted to Congress by Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution?
Granting titles of nobility
Laying and collecting taxes
Appointing ambassadors
Serving as Commander in Chief of the armed forces
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is a specific power of the President mentioned in Article II of the Constitution?
Laying and collecting taxes
Creating inferior courts
Serving as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
Granting titles of nobility
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution, where is the judicial power of the United States vested?
In the President
In the Congress
In one Supreme Court and such inferior Courts as Congress may establish
In the citizens of each state
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of rights are considered "portable" across states, meaning they apply to citizens regardless of which state they are in?
Political rights (e.g., voting, serving on a jury)
Civil rights (e.g., the right to sue, own property)
Economic rights (e.g., the right to employment)
Social rights (e.g., the right to education)
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two methods by which amendments to the U.S. Constitution can be proposed?
By a majority vote in the House of Representatives or by the President.
By a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress or by a convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures.
By a three-fourths vote of the Supreme Court or by a national referendum.
By a simple majority of state governors or by a special committee appointed by Congress.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Microsoft
or continue with
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
