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Unit 2 Topic 1 quiz review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which phrase best describes the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Outlining the goals of the government

b)

defining states rights

c)

declaring independence

d)

establishing a monarchy

2.

Which factor most motivated the Founding Fathers to include the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

a)

To expand the powers of the federal government

b)

to limit the powers of the states

c)

to encourage foreign investments

d)

to protect individual liberties

3.

Which statements best explain why the principles of the U.S. Constitution were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

a)

enlightenment thinkers supported absolute monarchy

b)

enlightenment thinkers advocated for natural rights and social contracts

c)

enlightenment ideas emphasized the importance of reason and individualism

d)

enlightenment thinkers discouraged political change

4.

Which statement best explains why the powers of the federal government are limited by the constitution?

a)

To prevent one branch from becoming to powerful

b)

to centralize power in the executive branch

c)

to increase the efficiency of the government

d)

to promote international trade

5.

The constitution establishes a government based on (a)   , where the power is divided among three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial

6.

Which concept is most closely related to the principle of Separation of Powers?

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular sovereignty

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Checks and Balances

7.

Which statement best explains how the U.S. Constitution can be amended?

a)

Through a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of congress followed by ratification from three-fourths of the states

b)

by a decision from the supreme court

c)

through a simple majority vote in both houses of congress

d)

by a national referendum

8.

Which statements best explain the purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

a)

to ensure that each branch can check the powers of the others

b)

to give more powers to state governments

c)

to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

d)

to simplify the process of passing laws

9.

Who is the only NFL team to go undefeated in regular season and win a super bowl?

a)

1972 Dolphins

b)

2021 49ners

c)

2010 Saints

d)

1989 Cowboys

10.

This branch has the veto power

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

11.

This branch has the power to declare the constitutionality of laws

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

12.

Which branch can ratify treaties and declare war

a)

Executive

b)

legislative

c)

Judicial

13.

Which article outlines the amendment process?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article IV

d)

Article V

14.
  • specific powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

a)

Enumerated Powers

b)

Reserved Powers

c)

Implied Powers

d)

Concurent powers

15.

Powers given to the states by the 10th Amendment.

a)

Enumerated Powers

b)

Reserved Powers

c)

Concurent Powers

d)

Implied Powers

16.
a)
1st amendment
b)
4th amendment
c)
9th amendment
d)
2nd amendment
17.
What amendment protects people from unreasonable searches without a warrant?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
18.

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition are protected by which amendment?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

19.
The division of powers among the 3 branches of government is called-
a)
checks and balances
b)
separation of powers
c)
limited government
d)
popular sovereignty
20.

Which principle of the constitution makes sure that no one branch of the government can become more powerful than the others?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks and Balances

21.
What is the first step in the Amendment proposal process?
a)
2/3rd vote by Congress
b)
3/4 vote by Congress
c)
majority vote by Congress
d)
3/4 vote by the state legislatures
22.

Which part of the US Constitution details the processes for amending the Constitution, or framework of the government?

a)

Article 1

b)

Article 2

c)

Article 3

d)

Article 4

e)

Article 5

23.

In Article 5 a change or addition to the Constitution is called an:

a)

Article

b)

Amendment

c)

Advisor

24.

What is required for an Amendment to be added to the Constitution?

a)

Proposed by a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures

b)

Proposed by a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and ratified by conventions in a majority of the states.

c)

Proposed by the President and approved by a majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and ratified by a majority of the state legislatures

d)

Proposed by a majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and ratified by a majority of the state legislatures

25.

Who won Superbowl LIX?

a)

Philadelphia Eagles

b)

Kansas City Chiefs