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T/F: If you let a police officer into your home for any reason, s/he has the right to search.
True
False
2
Who was President of the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation?
George Washington
James Madison
no one
John Adams
3
Which of the following IS protected by the 1st amendment?
observance of religious holidays
polygamy
false advertising
the right to own a gun
4
In which branch of the government would you find the U.S. Congress?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
5
Which amendment prevents use of punishments such as stoning or chopping off hands in the U.S.?
9
10
4
8
6
With regard to the Constitution, what does the term "ratify" mean?
to introduce
to propose
to approve
to reject
7
Which amendment to the Constitution protects your right to an attorney?
6
5
2
8
8
How many freedoms are protected by the 1st Amendment?
6
5
3
2
9
Under which government did the individual States have to give up their sovereignty?
Articles of Confederation
the Constitution
10
The division of power into three levels of government is called:
checks and balances
separation of powers
federalism
popular sovereignty
11
Joe Bob sends an email to his City Council complaining about traffic. This is an example of:
assembly
symbolic speech
religion
petition
12
What is forbidden under the Exclusionary Rule?
the use of capital punishment
the use of illegally obtained evidence at trial
the use of force by the government
the use of warrants to search
13
True or False: The police do NOT need a warrant to search your car.
True
False
14
How many articles make up the Constitution?
7
9
5
11
15
Which of the three BRANCHES is most powerful?
None
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
16
What was the issue in the case, "Texas v. Johnson, 1989?"
flag burning
draft dodging
search and seizure
segregation of schools
17
The Miranda Warning is based explicitly on which two amendments to the Constitution?
7 and 8
6 and 7
4 and 5
5 and 6
18
Where in the Constitution would you find the phrase "...separation of church and state?"
Amendment 1
the Preamble
nowhere
Amendment 5
19
How many Constitutional amendments are there today?
27
28
30
29
20
How does a person become a judge on the U.S. Supreme Court?
appointed by the President
elected by the Congress
elected by the public
appointed by the Chief Justice of the Court
21
Which amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote?
19
20
18
15
22
You are researching the U.S. Supreme Court. Where do you look in the Constitution for info?
Article III
Article II
Article I
Article IV
23
Under the Articles, the U.S. Congress was:
unable to make treaties
unable to tax the states
bicameral
unable to raise a military
24
True or False: Anti-federalists demanded that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution.
True
False
25
Where in the Bill of Rights would you find the phrase "...due process of law...?"
the Preamble
Amendment 8
nowhere
Amendment 5
26
What is the Constitution's introduction called?
the Declaration
the Preamble
the Bill of Rights
the Magna Carta
27
Under the Constitution, Congress is bicameral, which means:
members of Congress are elected for life.
it is identical to Congress under the Articles.
it has three branches.
it has two houses.
28
Which group of people was granted suffrage with the passage of the 15th amendment?
18 year olds
Black males
21 year olds
women
29
"Separation of Powers" refers to:
none of the above
Constitutionalism
Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of government
National, State and Local levels of government
30
According to the Supreme Court, what do school officials need in order to search a student?
A warrant
Probable cause
Nothing
Reasonable suspicion
31
Which of the following is an example of Checks and Balances?
the Congress impeaching the President
the ratification of an amendment
the State running elections
a citizen signing a petition
32
Under which government was Congress made UNICAMERAL?
Articles of Confederation
the Constitution
33
The job of the judicial branch is to interpret the law and:
veto if necessary.
then enforce it.
apply it to cases.
make new ones.
34
What is the job of the Legislative branch?
interpret and apply the law
see that the law is carried out
make the law
enforce the law
35
Who is considered the "Father of the U.S. Constitution?"
James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
36
The U.S. under the Articles of Confederation was:
one country with thirteen parts
thirteen separate countries
none of the above
stronger than it is today
37
Whose responsibility is it to make the law?
the President
the Supreme Court
Congress
38
What proportion of States must ratify an amendment in order to add it to the Constitution?
a simple majority
two-thirds
all
three-fourths
39
The process of returning a suspected criminal from one State to another for trial is called:
full faith and credit
extradition
arraignment
indictment
40
Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits the quartering of troops in your home?
1
7
5
3
41
Bob is acquitted of a crime. Which is true?
Bob can be retried if the crime was a felony.
Bob can be retried if new evidence surfaces.
None of the above.
Bob can never be retried.
42
Which of the following IS included in the 5th amendment?
search and seizure
speedy and public trial
indictment by grand jury
quartering of troops
43
A Presidential veto is an example of:
popular sovereignty
judicial review
checks and balances
majority rule
44
Which of the following is NOT permitted under the U.S. Constitution?
indictment
ex post facto laws
search and seizure
extradition
45
Which of the three LEVELS of government is most powerful?
National
Local
None
State
46
The collecton of essays promoting the adoption of the Constitution was called:
the Federalist Papers
James Madison's Notes
Pilgrim's Progress
the Articles of Confederation
47
During what time frame was the voting age changed in the U.S.?
Korean War
WWII
Vietnam War
1980s/Cold War
48
The amendments to the Constitution have generally served to do what?
limit freedom of private citizens
place restrictions on the government
place restrictions on the people
regulate relationships between states
49
Where in the Constitution does it discuss the amendment process?
Article V
Article IIi
Article I
Article VII
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The process by which a person is formally charged with a serious crime is called:
impeachment
indictment
arraignment
extradition
