U.S. Constitution and Government Principles

When was the U.S. Constitution signed?

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• December 15, 1791

• January 1, 1800

Which of the following is NOT one of the three separate but equal branches of the U.S. government established by the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Military

What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?

• To interpret laws and determine their constitutionality

• To carry out laws and direct federal agencies

• To write and pass laws or legislation

• To command the armed forces

What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution collectively known as?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

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Which amendment ensures that states have the freedom and flexibility to act as "laboratories of democracy"?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

What is the primary purpose of Article III of the Constitution, according to Justice Green?

• To establish the executive branch.

• To create checks and balances between government branches.

• To define the powers of the legislative branch.

• To guarantee freedom of speech.

In the 1973 Supreme Court case SAISD v. Rodriguez, what was the Court's decision regarding education as a fundamental right?

• Education was declared a fundamental right.

• Education was not declared a fundamental right.

• The case was dismissed without a ruling.

• The decision was left to individual states.

What significant rights did the 19th Amendment grant to women?

• The right to own property and sign contracts.

• The right to equal pay and equal opportunity.

• The right to vote and hold public office.

• The right to attend college and serve on juries.