Constitution Test Review

What document is known as the "Supreme Law of the Land"?

• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Constitution of the United States
• Articles of Confederation

Who was the main author of the Constitution?  

• George Washington
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams

When the national and state governments share power is it called? 

• checks and balances

• federalism
• monarcy

• duel sovereignty

What is a republic form of government?  

• A republic form of government is a type of government where the power is held by the military.
• A republic form of government is a type of government where the power is held by a group of wealthy individuals.
• A republic form of government is a type of government where the power is held by a single individual.
• A type of government where citizens rule through elected representatives

What does "separation of powers" mean?

• The delegation of government authority to local governments
• The sharing of government responsibilities among different countries
• Division of government responsibilities into 3 branches

• The concentration of government power in a single branch

What agreement created a two-house Legislative Branch? 

• Declaration of Independence
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Great Compromise

• Magna Carta

What agreement between Northern and Southern delegates decided how slaves would be counted for representation in Congress?

• Kansas-Nebraska Act
• Compromise of 1850
• Three-Fifths Compromise
• Missouri Compromise

 How many total members in the House of Representatives?

• 100
• 9

• 435
• 2

Representation in the House of Representatives is based on?

• geographical location
• political party affiliation
• population
• age

How long is the term of office for a House of Representative member?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 10 years
• 2 years