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Question 1

Which of the following was the FIRST framework of government for the United

States?

The U.S. Constitution The Articles of Independence

The Articles of Confederation The Independence Constitution

None of the above1

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Question 2

Which Constitutional principle sought to ensure that the citizens were the ultimate

authority?

Federalism Checks & Balances

Popular Sovereignty Separation of Powers

Limited Government2

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Question 3

Which Constitutional principle sought to ensure that the members of the government were given specific powers and denied other

powers?



Limited Government3

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Question 4

Which Constitutional principle sought to ensure that power would be divided among

different branches of government?



Limited Government4

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Question 5

Which Constitutional principle sought to ensure that power would be shared between the federal government and the governments

of the states?



Limited Government5

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Question 6

Which Constitutional principle sought to ensure that one branch of the government

could prevent another branch from abusing its power?



Limited Government6

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Question 7

What compromise at the Constitutional Convention created a bicameral Congress in

which one house would have proportional state representation and the other would

have equal state representation?The Legislative Compromise The States Compromise

The Great Compromise The 3/5 Compromise

None of the above7

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Question 8

As part of the Great Compromise, which part of the legislative branch would have

proportional representation from each state?

The Senate The Congress

The Supreme Court The House of Representatives

The Presidency8

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Question 9

As part of the Great Compromise, which part of the legislative branch would have equal

representation from each state?

The Senate The Congress

The Supreme Court The House of Representatives

The Presidency9

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Question 10

Which of the following best describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

3 out of every 5 states would be allowed to count their

slaves

3 out of every 5 slaves would be counted as part of the

population of a state

3 out of every 5 representatives from

southern states would be freed slaves

3 out of every 5 members of Congress would have to vote

if slavery were to end

None of the above10

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Question 11

Which article of the Constitution established the judicial branch?

Article I Article II Article III

None of the above11

Article VII

Article VIArticle VArticle IV

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Question 12

Which article of the Constitution established how the states would treat each other’s

citizens?


None of the above12

Article VII


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Question 13

Which article of the Constitution established when the Constitution would go into effect?


None of the above13

Article VII


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Question 14

Which article of the Constitution established the executive branch?


None of the above14

Article VII


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Question 15

Which article of the Constitution established the Constitution as the Supreme Law of the

Land?


None of the above15

Article VII


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Question 16

Which article of the Constitution established how the Constitution could and would be

amended?


None of the above16

Article VII


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Question 17

Which article of the Constitution established the legislative branch?


None of the above17

Article VII


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Question 18

How is the President elected?

By counting the entire nation’s popular votes

By counting who has won the popular vote in the most

states

By counting the electoral votes for each state that a candidate won the popular

vote

By voting for Senators who will then vote for the

President

None of the above18

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Question 19

Which of the following requirements must a candidate meet in order to be elected

President?

Born in the U.S.At least 35 years old.

Resident of the U.S. for 14 years.

At least 30 years old.Resident of the U.S. for 9

years.Resident of the state they

represent.At least 25 years old.Resident of the U.S. for 7


represent.

Male; Born in the U.S.At least 35 years old.


None of the above19

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Question 20

Which of the following requirements must a candidate meet in order to be elected to the

U.S. House of Representatives?







represent.



None of the above20

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Question 21

Which of the following requirements must a candidate meet in order to be elected to the

U.S. Senate?







represent.



None of the above21

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Question 22

How long is the term of an elected member of the U.S. Senate?

2 years 4 years

6 years 8 years

A lifetime22

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Question 23

How long is the term of an elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

2 years 4 years

6 years 8 years

A lifetime23

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Question 24

How long is the term of an elected President?

2 years 4 years

6 years 8 years

A lifetime24

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Question 25

What is the maximum number of years a President can serve?

2 years 4 years

6 years 8 years

A lifetime25

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Question 26

How long is the term of an appointed Supreme Court Justice?

2 years 4 years

6 years 8 years

A lifetime26

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Which branch is given the power to regulate trade between the states?

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Which branch is given the power to determine if laws are unconstitutional?

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Which branch is given the power to negotiate treaties?

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Which branch is given the power to impeach the President or any other federal official?

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Which branch is given the power to ratify treaties?

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Which branch is given the power to command the U.S. Armed Forces?

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Which branch is given the power to collect taxes?

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Which branch is given the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

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Which branch is given the power to declare war?

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Which branch is given the power to confirm appointments made by the President?

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Which branch is given the power to override a Presidential veto?

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Which branch is given the power to control spending?

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Question 39

Which amendment gives you the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving $20 or more?

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Question 40

Which amendment protects you from excessive bail and cruel and unusual

punishment?

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Question 41

Which amendment gives you freedom of religion?

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Question 42

Which amendment gives you the right to own a weapon?

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Question 43

Which amendment gives the people freedom of the press?

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Question 44

Which amendment gives you the right to remain silent and protects you from double

jeopardy?

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Question 45

Which amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states?

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Question 46

Which amendment protects you from illegal searches?

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Question 47

Which amendment protects your freedom of speech?

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Question 48

Which amendment gives you the right to assemble and petition the government?

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Question 49

Which amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial and an attorney?

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Question 50

Which amendment established equal protection for all races?

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Question 51

Which amendment abolished poll taxes?

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Question 52

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

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Question 53

Which amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18?

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Question 54

Which amendment established term limits for a President?

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Question 55

Which amendment abolished slavery?

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Question 56

Which amendment gave former male slaves and black men the right to vote?

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Question 57

Which amendment abolished the sale of alcohol and was later repealed by the 21st

Amendment?

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Question 58

Which amendment changed the way a President and Vice-President were selected, putting them as a pair on the same ticket?

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Question 59

What can happen to a bill in a House or Senate Committee?

It can be killed. It can be buried.

It can be amended and then passed.

It can be passed.

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Question 60

Which of these is NOT an option for the President once a bill has passed both houses

of Congress?

The President can veto the bill.

The President can sign the bill into law.

The President can refuse to sign or veto a bill, and the bill will become law in 10

days.

The President can refuse to accept the bill and send it

back to Congress.

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