The Constitution: A Guide to the Foundation of American Government

Question 1

Which principle is a cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution?

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Limited government with power shared among branches

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Unlimited power for the majority

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Absolute rule by a single monarch

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Divine right of kings to rule without consent

Question 2

Which amendment to the Constitution safeguards the rights of individuals charged with crimes?

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Fifth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Eighth Amendment

Question 3

Which principle in the U.S. Constitution ensures that different branches of government can limit each other's power?

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Separation of powers

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Federalism

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Limited government

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Divine Right of Kings

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of the U.S. Constitution?

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Divine right of kings

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Limited government

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Separation of powers

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Federalism

Question 5

According to the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which principle is guaranteed to all citizens?

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Equal protection under the law

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Right to bear arms

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Freedom of religion

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Right to a speedy trial

Question 6

Which core principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution safeguards the fundamental freedoms of all individuals?

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Individual rights and liberties are of utmost importance.

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Federal authority reigns supreme over states and citizens.

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The majority can override the rights of the minority.

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The Constitution is immutable and cannot be altered.

Question 7

Which principle is NOT a cornerstone of the US Constitution?

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Absolute monarchy

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Limited government

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Popular sovereignty

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Rule of law

Question 8

According to the U.S. Constitution, which principle establishes the government's authority?

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Popular sovereignty

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Divine right of rulers

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Military force

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Economic power

Question 9

Which of these is a core principle of the US Constitution?

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The government's power is limited to protect individual freedoms.

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Majority rule should always be followed.

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Monarchs have absolute power because they are chosen by God.

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The government should have complete control.

Question 10

Which fundamental principle of the U.S. Constitution establishes the separation of powers?

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Distributing power among three branches of government

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Limiting individual freedoms

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Maintaining a strong central government

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Requiring approval from all 50 states to amend the Constitution

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of the US Constitution?

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Divine Right of Kings

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Separation of Powers

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Limited Government

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Checks and Balances

Question 12

Which principle is considered most important in the United States Constitution?

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Protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals

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The power of the majority to make all decisions

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The right of rulers to govern because they are chosen by God

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The power of a single leader to make all decisions without limits

Question 13

Which principle is NOT found in the U.S. Constitution?

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Monarchy

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Limited government

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Due process of law

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Equal protection under the law

Question 14

Which fundamental principle is a cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution?

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Government power is limited.

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Everyone, including leaders, must obey the law.

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Majority rule always applies.

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The king has unlimited authority by divine right.

Question 15

Which principle in the U.S. Constitution limits the government's power to prevent tyranny?

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Limited government

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Absolute monarchy

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Economic equality

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Universal suffrage

Question 16

Which of these principles is a cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution?

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Government by the people

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Equal protection under the law

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Freedom of speech

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Unlimited power of the executive branch

Question 17

Which of the following principles is a cornerstone of the United States Constitution?

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Separation of powers among different branches of government

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Absolute power vested in a monarch

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Dictatorship of the proletariat

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Kingship based on divine right

Question 18

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution limits the government's power to protect individual rights?

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Limited government

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Majority rule

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Rule by the wealthy

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Unalienable rights

Question 19

Which principle is NOT included in the US Constitution?

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Monarchy

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Limited government

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Popular sovereignty

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Liberty

Question 20

Which principle is NOT a fundamental concept of the U.S. Constitution?

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Majority rule

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Limited government

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Popular sovereignty

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Supremacy of the Constitution

Question 21

Which fundamental principle is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution?

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Limited government authority

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Absolute power of the monarch

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Majority rule without protection for minority rights

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Unrestricted executive authority

Question 22

Which fundamental principle is enshrined in the structure of the US Constitution?

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Separation of powers to prevent tyranny

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Absolute power concentrated in one governing body

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Majority rule without consideration for minority rights

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Centralized control over all aspects of society

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of the US Constitution?

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Unrestricted majority rule

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Popular sovereignty

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Limited government

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Separation of powers

Question 24

Which principle in the U.S. Constitution limits the government's power to protect individual freedoms?

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Limited government

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Separation of powers

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Popular sovereignty

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Federalism

Question 25

Which principle is NOT explicitly stated in the U.S. Constitution?

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Government transparency

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Rule of law

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Individual rights

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Limited government

Question 26

Under the principle of federalism, which power is specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution?

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Declaring war

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Making laws about marriage and divorce

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Running public schools

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Giving out driver's licenses

Question 27

Under the U.S. Constitution, which of the following is NOT a power granted to the federal government?

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Setting speed limits on local roads

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Regulating trade between states

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Providing for national defense

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution?

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Divine right to rule

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Limited government

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Separation of powers

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Popular sovereignty

Question 29

Which principle is **not** explicitly stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

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Promote commerce

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Establish justice

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Ensure domestic tranquility

Question 30

According to the U.S. Constitution, how is power shared between the federal and state governments?

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Power is divided between the federal and state governments, with each having its own responsibilities.

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The federal government has complete control over the states.

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The state governments have complete control over the federal government.

Question 31

What historical event directly led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution?

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The American Revolution

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The French Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 32

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

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Nineteenth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

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Fifteenth Amendment

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Twenty-second Amendment

Question 33

Which principle in the U.S. Constitution restricts the authority of the government?

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Limited government

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Unlimited government

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Divine right of kings

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Absolute monarchy

Question 34

In the context of the U.S. Constitution, what is an example of judicial review?

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A federal court declaring a state law unconstitutional

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The President issuing an executive order to overturn a Supreme Court ruling

Question 35

Under the principle of federalism, which power is reserved for the states, not the federal government?

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Maintaining public schools

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Conducting foreign policy

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Regulating trade between states

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Printing money

Question 36

Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to decide if laws are in line with the Constitution?

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Judicial Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

Question 37

In the U.S. Constitution, what is the primary purpose of checks and balances?

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To prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power

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To ensure equal representation for all states in the federal government

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To protect individual rights and liberties from government interference

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of the US Constitution?

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Guaranteeing economic prosperity

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Establishing a democratic government

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Protecting individual rights

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Separating powers among government branches

Question 39

Which fundamental principle is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution?

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All citizens are equal before the law.

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Absolute power rests with the government.

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The President has supreme authority.

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Altering the Constitution is a simple process.

Question 40

Under the principle of federalism in the U.S. Constitution, which responsibility is primarily handled by individual states?

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Maintaining local law enforcement and order

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Managing interstate commerce and the national economy

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Handling foreign policy and international relations

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of the Constitution?

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Promote economic growth

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Establish a national government

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Define citizens' rights

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Balance power among government branches

Question 42

Which of these principles is NOT explicitly stated in the US Constitution?

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Majority rule

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Limited government

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Popular sovereignty

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Individual rights

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle enshrined in the structure of the U.S. Constitution?

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Unanimous consent

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Limited government

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Checks and balances

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Popular sovereignty

Question 44

The U.S. Constitution divides power among three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Why is this separation of powers important?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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To create a hierarchy with one branch having the most power.

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To assign specific tasks to each branch.

Question 45

Which Amendment to the US Constitution granted women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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26th Amendment

Question 46

According to the federalist system outlined in the U.S. Constitution, which power is specifically **reserved for state governments**?

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Setting up schools

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Controlling trade between states

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Managing foreign affairs

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Defending the nation

Question 47

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, giving the Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

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Marbury v. Madison

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McCulloch v. Maryland

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Dred Scott v. Sandford

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Brown v. Board of Education

Question 48

Which of these actions demonstrates the federal government's use of implied powers under the Constitution?

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Creating a national bank

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Declaring war

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Regulating marriage

Question 49

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Constitution' due to his significant contributions to its drafting?

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James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Alexander Hamilton

Question 50

Which branch of the federal government is primarily responsible for interpreting the Constitution and applying its principles to specific cases?

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Judicial

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Legislative

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Executive

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Administrative

Question 51

Which of the following rights is explicitly guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution?

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Right to free speech and expression

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Right to bear arms

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Right to a fair trial by jury

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Right to vote

Question 52

The 'Bill of Rights' refers to which amendments to the Constitution?

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The first 10 amendments

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The first 5 amendments

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The first 15 amendments

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The first 20 amendments

Question 53

The US Constitution incorporates a system of 'checks and balances' to:

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Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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Ensure that all branches of government cooperate seamlessly

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Guarantee absolute freedom and autonomy for each branch of government

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Limit the rights and powers of the citizens

Question 54

How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation influence the development of the Constitution?

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They showed the need for a stronger central government.

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They provided a model for the new government's structure.

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They emphasized the importance of individual rights.

Question 55

How does judicial review help keep the government's branches in balance?

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The Supreme Court can decide if laws made by Congress are against the Constitution.

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The President can reject laws made by Congress.

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Congress can remove the President from office.

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The Supreme Court must approve all agreements the President makes with other countries.

Question 56

Who is credited with leading the drafting of the Bill of Rights, which protects individual freedoms from government overreach?

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James Madison

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 57

Which principle is NOT enshrined in the US Constitution?

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Tyranny of the majority

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Limited government

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Popular sovereignty

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Protection of individual rights

Question 58

Which of these is a core principle of the US Constitution?

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Protection of individual rights and freedoms

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Unlimited power of the federal government

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Majority rule in all matters

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Abolition of the separation of powers

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of American government as outlined in the US Constitution?

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Monarchs have absolute power because God chose them.

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Government authority comes from the people.

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Government powers are limited.

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Government is divided into separate branches.

Question 60

According to the Supremacy Clause, when there's a disagreement between a federal law and a state law, which one takes priority?

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Federal law

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State law

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Both laws are equally important

Question 61

According to the US Constitution, which document is considered the 'supreme law of the land'?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Bill of Rights

Question 62

In the US government system, which branch has the primary responsibility for creating laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 63

What is the fundamental purpose of the amendment process in the US Constitution?

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To protect the rights and freedoms of individuals

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To strengthen the authority of the federal government

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To limit the power of the states

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To establish a national bank

Question 64

Which of the following is a core principle of the US government as outlined in the Constitution?

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Limited government

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Majority rule

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Minority rights

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Economic equality