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US Constitution Test Review
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What is the supreme law of the land?
The US Constitution The Declaration of Independence The Articles of Confederation The 50 State Constitutions
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Our Constitution does all of the following EXCEPT…
Sets up the government Defines the government Protects basic rights of Americans Defines the national holidays
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The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People Bill of Rights Pursuit of Happiness Checks and Balances
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Define amendment. Change Addition Both A and B None of the above
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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Big 10 Bill of Rights Changes All of the above
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The first Amendment of the constitution states we have the freedom of…
Speech and religion Petition the government Assembly and press All of the above
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How many amendments does the constitution have?
17 27 37 47
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What did the declaration of independence do?
Announce our independence from great Britain Declare our independence from great Britain Said that the united states is free from great Britain All of the above
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Which of The following is not a right in the declaration of independence?
Life Liberty Pursuit of happiness Not feed and house a soldier
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What is the freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion You can practice any Christian religion You can choose to not practice a religion Both A and c
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What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy Modern economy Market economy Both A and c
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Everyone must follow the law, leaders must obey the law, government must obey the law, and no one is above the law is called… The rule of government The bill of rights The rule of law Both a and c
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All of the following are branches of the government except…
executive Senate Legislative judicial
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What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balance Veto power Separation of powers Both a and c
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Who makes federal laws? Congress Senate House of representatives
All of the above
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What are the two parts of congress?
Federal and circuit Senate and House of representatives President and vice-president None of the above
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Speaker of the house Senators President vice-president
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How many senators are there?
50 100 435 535
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Senators hold a term of how many years?
2 4 6 8
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Who are the current Illinois senators? (Choose 2)
Dick Durbin Mark kirk Pat Quinn Rodney Davis
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The house of representatives has how many members?
50 100 435 535
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Representatives hold a term of how many years?
2 4 6 8
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Who is the US representative for the 13th congressional district, which houses Decatur, IL?
Dick Durbin Mark kirk Pat Quinn Rodney Davis
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Who does a us senator represent?
All the people of the state All the people of his/her congressional district All the people of the US All registered voters
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Why do some states have more representatives that other states?
Whoever asks to be made a representative is automatically granted. Representatives are chosen by the number of registered voters. Representatives are chosen by land mass. Representatives are chosen by total population of the state.
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A president is elected for a term of how many years?
2 4 6 8
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In what month is a presidential election held?
March June September November
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Who is the current president?
Abraham Lincoln Barack Obama Joe Biden John Boehner
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Who is the current Vice president?
John Roberts Barack Obama Joe Biden John Boehner
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The vice president The speaker of the house The secretary of state The chief justice of the supreme court
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If the President and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The speaker of the house The secretary of state The chief justice of the supreme court Secretary of Foreign Affairs
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All of the Following are jobs of the president, except…
Commander in chief Signs bills into laws Vetoes bills Explains laws
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What is the job of the president’s cabinet?
Review laws Resolve disputes Advise the president Explain laws
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Which of the following is not a Cabinet-level position?
Secretary of Commerce Secretary of the military Attorney General Vice President
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What does the judicial branch do?
Review and explain laws Resolves disputes Considers Constitutionality of a law All of the Above
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What is the highest court in the US?
Circuit Court County Court Appeals Court Supreme Court
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How many justices are in the supreme court?
3 5 7 9
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Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts Barack Obama Joe Biden John Boehner
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Which of the following is not a power of the federal government according to the constitution?
To print money To declare War To make treaties To provide education
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Which of the following is not a power of the state government according to the constitution?
To create an army To provide police protection To provide fire safety To approve zoning and land use
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Who is the current governor of Illinois?
Dick Durbin Mark kirk Pat Quinn Bruce rauner
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Which of the following are major political parties in the us?
Republican and democrat Republican-democrat and whigs Constitutionalist and green Republican and libertarian
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What is the political party of the current president?
Republican democrat Whig Constitutionalist
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Who is the current speaker of the house of representatives?
John Roberts Barack Obama Joe Biden John Boehner
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The Constitution contains 4 amendments, outlining who can vote in the us. Which of the following is not one? Citizens 18 and older can vote Women and Men can Vote You have to pay a poll tax in order to vote A person of any race can vote.
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Which of the Following is a Responsibility of all US citizens?
Vote in a federal election Serve on a jury Run for federal office Both a and b
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Which of the Following is a right of all US citizens?
Vote in a federal election Serve on a jury Run for federal office Both a and c
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Which of the Following is not a right of all US residents?
Freedom of speech Freedom of worship Right to bear arms Right to vote
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We show loyalty to the United States Flag when we Say or Sing?
My Country Tis of thee The Pledge of Allegiance The National Anthem America, the Beautiful
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When citizens of other Countries become naturalized they must promise which of the following?
Give up loyalty to other countries and be loyal to the US Serve the nation and in the military, if needed Defend the Constitution and obey the laws of the US All of the above
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What is a way Americans participate in their democracy?
Vote Join a political campaign Call or write senators and representatives All of the above
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When is the last day you can file federal income taxes?
February 15th April 15th June 15th August 15th
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When must men register for the selective service?
16 18 21 25
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Why did the Colonists originally come to America?
Religious freedom Economic opportunity Political liberty All of the above
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Who lived in North America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans Mayans Incans All of the above
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What group of people were sold slaves during colonial times?
Chinese Africans Irish All of the above
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Name the Reason(s) for the revolutionary war?
taxes quartering Self-government All of the above
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Who was the main author of the declaration of independence?
John Hancock Benjamin franklin Thomas Jefferson George Washington
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When was the declaration of independence adopted?
July 4, 1776 July 4, 1876 August 2, 1776 August 2, 1876
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Which of the Following is NOT one of the Original 13 Colonies?
Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island
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When and why did the constitutional convention meet?
1776 – To Draft the Articles of Confederation 1786 – To Discuss improvements to the Articles 1787 – to write the Constitution 1808 – To Modify the Constitution
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Who Wrote the Federalist Papers?
James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay All of the Above
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What is One thing Benjamin Franklin is NOT Famous For?
Being a Writer of the Declaration Being the Oldest Member at the Constitutional Convention Being the First Postmaster General Being the writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
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Who is the “Father of Our Country” and the First President?
John Hancock Benjamin franklin Thomas Jefferson George Washington
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