Constitution Practice Quiz

Which of the following definitions best describes the principle of the constitution of "popular sovereignty"?

• Power to the states

• Power to the people

• Power to the president

• Power and authority over all

"We the people of the United States" is an example of...

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• voting rights

• checks and balances

Layla just turned 25 years old and wants to start a campaign and get enough votes to hold a position in congressional office. Her goal is to make a difference in her community by influencing what laws are passed. What position can she run for?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• President

• Supreme Court Justice

What are the TWO criteria a president must meet to hold office in the United States?

• A political science or law-related bachelor's degree

• Be at least 35 years of age

• Be a natural-born U.S. Citizen

• 10 years work experience in politics

RAPPS is an acronym to remember the _____ _________. It stands for religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech.

• First amendment

• Second amendment

• Ninth amendment

• Twenty seventh amendment

The fifth amendment deals with the rights of the accused, which means if a person is accused of a crime, they have the right to...

• freedom of speech

• not incriminate themselves

• bear arms

• refuse to quarter soldiers

Miranda Rights (the right to remain silent, right to an attorney, right to a public defender if you cannot afford an attorney) are read by officers of the law when an individual is arrested. What amendment are Miranda Rights directly related to?

• 1st amendment

• 9th amendment

• 5th amendment

• 3rd amendment

What are the TWO ways the meaning of the U.S. Constitution can change?

• Judicial Review

• Formal Amendment

• Executive Action

• Different Interpretations

What is the purpose of "checks and balances" in the three branches of government?

• To ensure the executive branch holds all the power

• To ensure one branch does not become more powerful than the others

• To ensure the legislative branch has the power to freely create laws

• To give power to the people through the principle of popular sovereignty

The executive branch has specific checks on the legislative branch. What is one way the president can "check" the legislative branch if they propose a law that the president thinks would not serve the people?

• Declaring congressional actions unconstitutional

• Veto the proposed law

• Appoint federal judges

• Appoint members to the cabinent