Constitution Quiz

What is one of the 7 principles of government?

• Judicial Review

• Popular Sovereignty

• Marbury v. Madison

• Articles of Confederation

What does the term "unalienable rights" refer to?

• Rights that can be transferred

• Rights that cannot be taken away

• Rights that are given by the government

• Rights that are only for citizens

What are the Articles of Confederation?

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• The original constitution of the US

• A series of essays promoting the Constitution

• A collection of state laws

What is a bicameral legislature?

• A single legislative body

• A two-house legislative system

• A three-branch government

• A system with no legislative body

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• A list of grievances against the king

• A collection of state laws

• A series of essays promoting the Constitution

Why did the Anti-Federalists feel the Constitution was not enough?

• It did not include a Bill of Rights

• It was too similar to British law

• It gave too much power to the states

• It was too short

What is Judicial Review?

• The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

• The process of amending the Constitution

• The ability to veto legislation

• The right to a fair trial

What is the 3/5 Compromise?

• A decision on state representation

• A method to count slaves for representation and taxation

• A treaty with Native Americans

• A financial agreement between states

What should you do if you are unsure about an answer?

• Don't doubt yourself

• Ask for help immediately

• Change your answer

• Skip the question