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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
checks and balances
C
equality
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 method of determining state representation in Congress
B
the power to regulate interstate commerce
C
the number of justices on the Supreme Court
D
a system for electing the president
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
making possible the impeachment of the president
C
providing a method for ratifying amendments
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
due process
B
electoral college
C
Three-fifths Compromise
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
adopting the amendment process
B
determining congressional representation
C
giving powers to the executive branch
D
selecting the president’s cabinet
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
checks and balances
B
executive privilege
C
reserved powers
D
federal supremacy
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
choosing a vice presidential running mate by a presidential candidate
D
starting negotiations for a treaty by President George Washington
10) The term federalism is best defined as
A
the process of amending a constitution
B
a republican form of government with no hereditary ruler
C
the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of laws
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
a permanent solution to the slavery issue
B
the creation of a bicameral legislature
C
a provision for equal protection of the laws
D
the guarantee of voting rights for all male property owners
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
Articles of Confederation
B
Treaty of Paris
C
Northwest Ordinance
D
Albany Plan of Union
13) What is the most democratic feature of the original Constitution of the United States?
A
direct election of the members of the House of Representatives
B
lifetime appointments for Supreme Court justices
C
appointment of ambassadors by the president
D
role given to the electoral college in presidential elections
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
Governing power should be divided between different levels of government.
B
The right to vote must be guaranteed to all Americans.
C
Supreme Court justices should be elected by the people.
D
States have the right to secede from the Union.
16) At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise and the Three-fifths Compromise both involved the issue of how
A
states would be represented in the national government
B
new states would be created
C
the armed forces would be controlled
D
presidential elections would be conducted
17) Many Antifederalists opposed ratification of the Constitution until they were guaranteed
A
increased presidential authority to wage war
B
expanded police powers
C
stricter control over state spending
D
better protection of individual liberties
18) At the Constitutional Convention (1787), which issue was resolved by the Great Compromise?
A
regulation of interstate commerce
B
representation of states in Congress
C
power of Congress to tax exports
D
method of electing the president
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
setting of qualifications for federal office holders
C
balance of power between the states and the national government
D
regulation of interstate commerce
20) According to the Constitution, the president is required to
A
raise money for political parties
B
review Supreme Court decisions
C
establish income tax rates
D
sign or veto bills passed by Congress
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