U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is one purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a strong federal government

• To remove individual rights

What was one problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government was too weak

• The federal government had too much power

• It allowed the president to make all decisions

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What does the Constitution divide power between?

• The government and the military

• Three branches of government

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What branch of government makes laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

Which branch of government enforces laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

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How does the Constitution protect individual rights?

• By limiting government interference

• By making all laws unchangeable

What system ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

What does the First Amendment protect?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press

• The right to own property

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What is representation in government?

• Citizens electing officials to make decisions

• Citizens directly voting on all laws

• The president appointing representatives

What part of the government represents different geographic areas in the U.S.?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives