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U.S. Constitution Review I
Test Description: Test your regents knowledge of the U.S. Constitution
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which constitutional principle best protects the public from abuse by one branch of government?
A
federalism
B
equality
C
checks and balances
D
executive privilege
2) Many critics of the electoral college system point out that it
A
might not select the candidate with the largest number of popular votes
B
encourages the formation of minor political parties
C
grants too much influence to the United States Senate
D
penalizes the states with the smallest population
3) Which issue did the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise address at the Constitutional Convention (1787)?
A
the number of justices on the Supreme Court
B
a system for electing the president
C
the power to regulate interstate commerce
D
a method of determining state representation in Congress
4) Which headline is reporting the clearest example of the United States Constitution’s system of checks and balances?
A
“Supreme Court Rules on Arizona Immigration Law”
B
“California Passes Strict Gun Control Law”
C
“Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Stricter Air Pollution Controls”
D
“President Vetoes Defense Spending Bill”
5) The Three-fifths Compromise adopted in the Constitution in 1787 had the effect of
A
increasing the representation of southern states in Congress
B
providing a method for ratifying amendments
C
allowing the use of the elastic clause in the legislative process
D
making possible the impeachment of the president
6) Which provision of the original Constitution allows Congress to enact legislation that adapts to changing circumstances?
A
elastic clause
B
Three-fifths Compromise
C
due process
D
electoral college
7) At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, supporters of the Virginia plan and supporters of the New Jersey plan differed over the method for
A
adopting the amendment process
B
giving powers to the executive branch
C
selecting the president’s cabinet
D
determining congressional representation
8) “Senate Rejects Supreme Court Nominee”, “Supreme Court Declares National Recovery Act (NRA) Unconstitutional”, “Congress Overrides Truman Veto of Taft-Hartley Act” Each of these headlines illustrates the use of
A
executive privilege
B
reserved powers
C
federal supremacy
D
checks and balances
9) Which action is an example of the use of checks and balances?
A
election of the Speaker of the House by the majority party
B
starting negotiations for a treaty by President George Washington
C
choosing a vice presidential running mate by a presidential candidate
D
impeachment of President Bill Clinton
10) The term federalism is best defined as
A
the division of power between the states and the national government
B
a republican form of government with no hereditary ruler
C
the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of laws
D
the process of amending a constitution
11) At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise between the large states and the small states resulted in
A
a permanent solution to the slavery issue
B
a provision for equal protection of the laws
C
the guarantee of voting rights for all male property owners
D
the creation of a bicameral legislature
12) The framework of government described in the Constitution of the United States (1787) most clearly shows the dissatisfaction of the founders with the
A
Northwest Ordinance
B
Treaty of Paris
C
Articles of Confederation
D
Albany Plan of Union
13) What is the most democratic feature of the original Constitution of the United States?
A
appointment of ambassadors by the president
B
role given to the electoral college in presidential elections
C
direct election of the members of the House of Representatives
D
lifetime appointments for Supreme Court justices
14) According to the United States Constitution, the federal census is used to determine the
A
size of the United States Supreme Court
B
maximum number of cabinet members
C
apportionment of members in the House of Representatives
D
number of senators allotted to each state
15) Which principle of government is found in both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States?
A
Governing power should be divided between different levels of government.
B
States have the right to secede from the Union.
C
Supreme Court justices should be elected by the people.
D
The right to vote must be guaranteed to all Americans.
16) At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise and the Three-fifths Compromise both involved the issue of how
A
presidential elections would be conducted
B
the armed forces would be controlled
C
new states would be created
D
states would be represented in the national government
17) Many Antifederalists opposed ratification of the Constitution until they were guaranteed
A
expanded police powers
B
increased presidential authority to wage war
C
better protection of individual liberties
D
stricter control over state spending
18) At the Constitutional Convention (1787), which issue was resolved by the Great Compromise?
A
method of electing the president
B
power of Congress to tax exports
C
representation of states in Congress
D
regulation of interstate commerce
19) Which major issue was debated at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and contributed directly to the start of the Civil War?
A
regulation of interstate commerce
B
setting of qualifications for federal office holders
C
balance of power between the states and the national government
D
length of presidential term of office
20) According to the Constitution, the president is required to
A
raise money for political parties
B
review Supreme Court decisions
C
sign or veto bills passed by Congress
D
establish income tax rates
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