Constitution Unit Test Review

Which of the following BEST describes the U.S. Constitution?

• Formally separated the U.S. from Great Britain

• Banned Americans from going west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Outlines the powers and responsibilities of the government

• Officially ended the American Revolution

Answer explanation

The U.S. Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the government.

Which pair of functions best completes this graphic?

• 1 – Interprets laws, 2 – Makes laws

• 1 – Makes laws, 2 – Enforces laws

• 1 – Enforces laws, 2 – Interprets laws

• 1 – Makes laws, 2 – Interprets laws

Answer explanation

The correct pair of functions that best completes the graphic is 1 – Makes laws, 2 – Enforces laws. These functions involve the creation and enforcement of laws, which is essential for maintaining order and justice in society.

George Mason was opposed to ratifying the U.S. Constitution unless it had a -

• taxes section

• Preamble

• bill of rights

• Confederation Congress

Answer explanation

George Mason opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution unless it included a bill of rights, which guarantees individual liberties.

What is the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution AND what is one goal mentioned in the document? Think about the question carefully. Then enter your answer to BOTH parts of the question in the box provided.

The MAIN function of the judicial branch is to -

• make the laws

• enforce the laws

• interpret the laws

• tax the laws

Answer explanation

The main function of the judicial branch is to interpret the laws, ensuring their proper application and resolving legal disputes.

Which of the following BEST explains checks and balances?

• The government is divided into three separate branches.

• The power is shared between the federal and state governments.

• The central government has all its power in the executive branch.

• The branches can balance the power of the others by stopping an action.

Answer explanation

Checks and balances refer to the branches of government balancing each other's power by stopping actions. This ensures no branch becomes too powerful.

Which amendment is being described in the bulleted list above?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Answer explanation

The bulleted list above describes the 1st Amendment.

The image below supports the Constitutional Convention delegates’ belief that national and state government powers should be -

• one-sided

• excluded

• borrowed

• shared

Answer explanation

The Constitutional Convention delegates believed in shared powers between the national and state governments.

The best selection to complete number 10 is -

• amendments

• 3 branches of government

• federalism

Answer explanation

The correct choice to complete number 10 is '3 branches of government' because it accurately represents the structure of the government system.

The best selection to complete number 11 is -

• check and balance

• ratify

• legislate

Answer explanation

The best selection to complete number 11 is 'check and balance' because it ensures the separation of powers and prevents abuse of authority.