US Constitution Test Flashcards

Front

Which of the following is one way an amendment to the Constitution can be ratified?

Back

Three-fourths of state legislatures

Front

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Back

Protect individual freedoms

Front

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the

Back

Sixth Amendment

Front

Which of the following authorized the federal government to collect an income tax? Bill of Rights, Original Constitution, Sixteenth Amendment, Twentieth Amendment

Back

Sixteenth Amendment

Front

Who has the ultimate authority to decide whether or not a federal law or action is constitutional? Options: Senators, Congress, Supreme Court, President

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Under the Constitution, who holds the actual power to elect the president?

Back

Electoral college

Front

Why did strict constructionists argue that the government should not create a national bank?

Back

There is no provision for the creation of the bank in the Constitution.

Front

How many years is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?

Back

Two

Front

How many senators are there from each state?

Back

Two

Front

What is the name of the group of executive department heads who advise the president?

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Cabinet