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Principles of the Constitution
Principles of the Constitution
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1
Who has the power to declare war?
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
The President
The Executive Branch
2
The three branches of government are
President, Vice President, Congress
Judicial, President, Congress
Executive, Congress, Senate
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
3
Who has the power to grant pardons to federal criminals?
The Senate
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
4
Which Amendment gives women the right to vote?
16th
19th
17th
18th
5
A bicameral legislature is one divided into 3 parts
False
True
6
The preamble to the US Constitution includes all of the following statements except
ensure domestic tranquility
establish justice
protect the state
form a more perfect union
7
When someone wants to propose a new law, they introduce what to the Congress?
A Law Statement
A Congressional Meeting
A Proposal
A Bill
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Who has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
The Senate
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
9
Which Amendment "Guarantees freedom of speech, assembly, press, petition, and religion"?
1st
4th
2nd
3rd
10
Which Amendment allows a person the right to remain silent?
5th
7th
4th
6th
11
There are ____ articles in the constitution.
9
8
6
7
12
Which Amendent permits the right to keep and bear arms?
4th
3rd
1st
2nd
13
Who has the power to impeach the president?
The Supreme Court
The Judicial Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
14
How long do Senators serve for, once elected?
3 years
2 years
6 years
4 years
15
Which Amendment states "no excessive bail"; "nor cruel or unusual punishment"?
9th
6th
7th
8th
16
Which of the following authorized the federal government to collect an income tax?
Sixteenth Amendment
Bill of Rights
Original Constitution
Supremacy clause
17
The are ____ amendments to the constitution.
27
28
26
25
18
Before bills are voted on, they are examined by specific sub-committees in Congress
True
False
19
Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of the Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Freedom of Speech
Separation of Powers
20
The legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
False
True
21
How many senators does each state get?
3
1
2
Depends on population
22
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
Creates the Bill of Rights
Reviews the achievements of the American Revolution
Summarizes the qualifications of the Framers
States the goals for the new government
23
How long do members of the House of Representatives serve for, once elected?
3 Years
4 Years
6 Years
2 Years
24
To ratify the constitution, ___ of the 13 states were necessary
10
13
8
9
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Separation of Powers means that the government should have
a unicameral legislature
a separation of the different branches of government
a bicameral legislature
a gender separated government
