Constitution Quiz

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791 in order to

• protect the individual rights of the people.

• make sure the states would have enough power.

• protect the president from being impeached.

• give Congress the right to pass laws.

The police believe the Joe has broken the law. They want to go inside Joe's house to see if they see anything to prove Joe is guilty of a crime. However, the Fourth Amendment says they cannot do that because that would

• not provide a trial by jury.

• be an illegal search.

• be freedom of the press.

• not prove Joe is guilty.

Which of the following best explains the significance of the phrase "We the People" at the beginning of the U.S. Constitution?

• The people are able to choose the parts of the Constitution they want to follow.

• The Constitution only applies to people living in certain states.

• The people are able to rewrite the Constitution whenever they want.

• The powers of the government listed in the Constitution come from the people.

How long is a term for someone elected to serve in the U.S. Senate?

• four years

• six years

• ten years

• two years

The Preamble includes the phrase "provide for the common defense." Which of the following powers granted by the Constitution relates to the defense of the United States?

• Congress has the authority to declare war against a foreign nation.

• Congress has the authority to establish post offices.

• Congress has the authority to grant patents to inventors.

• Congress has the authority to coin money.

The third amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from which of the following?

• being arrested and not getting a trial by jury

• being denied the right to free speech

• being denied the right to vote in elections

• being forced to let soldiers live in their homes

The United States is a republic. Which of these is a feature of a republican form of government?

• Representatives are chosen by the people.

• Citizens are required to vote on every law.

• Judges are required to approve every law.

• Candidates are chosen by political parties.

Which answer best completes the empty box?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights completes the diagram?

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution promises freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Second Amendment