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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
equality
B
checks and balances
C
federalism
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
penalizes the states with the smallest population
D
grants too much influence to the United States Senate
3) Which issue did the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise address at the Constitutional Convention (1787)?
A
a system for electing the president
B
a method of determining state representation in Congress
C
the number of justices on the Supreme Court
D
the power to regulate interstate commerce
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
“President Vetoes Defense Spending Bill”
C
“California Passes Strict Gun Control Law”
D
“Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Stricter Air Pollution Controls”
5) The Three-fifths Compromise adopted in the Constitution in 1787 had the effect of
A
making possible the impeachment of the president
B
providing a method for ratifying amendments
C
increasing the representation of southern states in Congress
D
allowing the use of the elastic clause in the legislative process
6) Which provision of the original Constitution allows Congress to enact legislation that adapts to changing circumstances?
A
Three-fifths Compromise
B
electoral college
C
due process
D
elastic clause
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
determining congressional representation
B
adopting the amendment process
C
selecting the president’s cabinet
D
giving powers to the executive branch
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
federal supremacy
B
executive privilege
C
checks and balances
D
reserved powers
9) Which action is an example of the use of checks and balances?
A
impeachment of President Bill Clinton
B
election of the Speaker of the House by the majority party
C
starting negotiations for a treaty by President George Washington
D
choosing a vice presidential running mate by a presidential candidate
10) The term federalism is best defined as
A
the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of laws
B
a republican form of government with no hereditary ruler
C
the process of amending a constitution
D
the division of power between the states and the national government
11) At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise between the large states and the small states resulted in
A
the guarantee of voting rights for all male property owners
B
a permanent solution to the slavery issue
C
the creation of a bicameral legislature
D
a provision for equal protection of the laws
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
Albany Plan of Union
B
Articles of Confederation
C
Northwest Ordinance
D
Treaty of Paris
13) What is the most democratic feature of the original Constitution of the United States?
A
appointment of ambassadors by the president
B
direct election of the members of the House of Representatives
C
role given to the electoral college in presidential elections
D
lifetime appointments for Supreme Court justices
14) According to the United States Constitution, the federal census is used to determine the
A
number of senators allotted to each state
B
maximum number of cabinet members
C
apportionment of members in the House of Representatives
D
size of the United States Supreme Court
15) Which principle of government is found in both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States?
A
The right to vote must be guaranteed to all Americans.
B
States have the right to secede from the Union.
C
Governing power should be divided between different levels of government.
D
Supreme Court justices should be elected by the people.
16) At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise and the Three-fifths Compromise both involved the issue of how
A
the armed forces would be controlled
B
new states would be created
C
states would be represented in the national government
D
presidential elections would be conducted
17) Many Antifederalists opposed ratification of the Constitution until they were guaranteed
A
stricter control over state spending
B
expanded police powers
C
better protection of individual liberties
D
increased presidential authority to wage war
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
length of presidential term of office
B
balance of power between the states and the national government
C
setting of qualifications for federal office holders
D
regulation of interstate commerce
20) According to the Constitution, the president is required to
A
sign or veto bills passed by Congress
B
raise money for political parties
C
review Supreme Court decisions
D
establish income tax rates
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