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- 1. Multiple Choice
The purpose of the original U.S. Constitution written in 1787 was...
to create a federal government and define its powers
to declare independence from England
to create the 13 original states
to make George Washington the first president
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Bill of Rights is
an introduction to the Constitution
the first 10 amendments to the original Constitution
a notice of Rebellion to the BrITISH MONARCHY
any bill involving personal rights that passes through Congress
- 3. Multiple Choice
The U.S. Constitution can be amended by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress, if three quarters of the states approve
true
false
- 4. Multiple Choice
How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
none
1-10
11-20
21-30
more than 30
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Constitution gives which branch of government the most power?
the President
Congress
the Supreme Court
all equal
- 6. Multiple Choice
Only a person born in the U.S. can be elected President
true
false
- 7. Multiple Choice
In a Presidential election, the candidate who gets the most popular votes automatically becomes President
true
false
- 8. Multiple Choice
The President has the authority to declare war
true
false
- 9. Multiple Choice
In a time of war or national emergency, the President can suspend the Constitution
true
false
- 10. Multiple Choice
The President, acting alone, can appoint a Justice to the Supreme Court
true
false
- 11. Multiple Choice
A state has the right
to maintain a separate military force
to declare an official state prayer
to levy a tax on goods sold within the state
- 12. Multiple Choice
A state may require its citizens to take a literacy test before they may register to vote
true
false
- 13. Multiple Choice
A state may establish a death penalty as punishment for certain crimes
true
false
- 14. Multiple Choice
A state may legalize marijuana within its borders
true
false
- 15. Multiple Choice
According to Supreme Court rulings, local schools may require students to
pledge allegiance to the U.S. flag
observe a moment of silent prayer
participate in Bible readings
none of the above
- 16. Multiple Choice
Any important court case can be appealed from the state courts to the Supreme Court
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is
Antonia Scalia
John Roberts Jr.
Warren Burger
William Rehnquist
- 18. Multiple Choice
Brown v. Board of Ed. was a landmark Supreme Court Case that dealt with
abortion
the rights of a person accused of a crime
desegregation of public schools
- 19. Multiple Choice
The US Constitution guarantees every citizens right to
a job
a free public education
preach revolution
own a handgun
- 20. Multiple Choice
The police can search your house without your permission if
you are not a US citizen
if they have obtained a search warrant through a judge
you have a criminal record
you are friendly with, or related to a drug dealer
- 21. Multiple Choice
If you have been accused of a serious crime, you must be provided with,
a lawyer if you can not afford one
a trial by jury
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