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Why is James Madison called the Father of the Constitution?
a) He wrote the Preamble of the Constitution
b) He provided the basic framework for the Constitution
c) He owned the building where the Constitution was written.
d) He borrowed Constitutional ideas from other countries.

Which phrase below is the BEST explanation for, insure domestic tranquility?
a) Guaranteed delivery of mail by the US Postal Service
b) Keeping peace and safety within our country.
c) Giving aid to foreign countries during natural disasters.
d) Ensuring citizens follow the laws and rules.

Which phrase below is the BEST explanation for, provide for the common defense?
a) Keep states safe from the threat of foreign nations by maintaining a national military.
b) Allow states to create their own military forces to defend their borders.
c) Provide food, clothing, housing, and weapons to citizens in case of future wars.
d) Make sure citizens accused of crimes have lawyers to defend them.

Which is one of the purposes of the Constitution mentioned in the Preamble?
a) Limit the duties of the US President and Supreme Court
b) Define the role of the US Supreme Court
c) Create a better government and promote the common good
d) Establish freedom of speech and freedom of religion

Which of the following scenarios are allowed according to the Bill of Rights?
a) Requiring people to testify or speak in court.
b) Police sentencing, to prison, an individual who was running from a crime.
c) The army requires a community to house and feed their soldiers during basic training.
d) Neighbors gathering in public place to protest rising taxes

The Bill of Rights is important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a) It protects our freedom of speech
b) If defines the role of Congress
c) It prohibits unreasonable searches
d) It prevents a national religion

Why did many delegates to the Constitutional Convention think the Constitution needed a Bill of RIghts?
a) To place limits on individual freedom
b) To provide a system of checks on each branch of government
c) To place limits on government power
d) To outline a list of responsibilities for each branch of government

The legislative branch _______ laws and the ______ branch interprets laws.
a) creates and executive
b) investigates and judicial
c) enforces and executive
d) makes and judicial

In the Constitutional system of checks and balances, who can override the President's veto of a law?
a) Congress
b) Vice President
c) Supreme Court
d) State Legislatures

Which of the following activities would a member of the House of Representatives participate in?
a) Writing a law
b) Hearing a legal case
c) Giving orders to the Armed Forces
d) Appointing members to the Cabinet

How can the US Congress check or balance the President's power?
a) By declaring laws unconstitutional
b) By creating a federal budget
c) By overriding state decisions
d) By rejecting executive appointments

Which of the following is a power that the federal and state governments share?
a) Making treaties
b) Controlling foreign trade
c) Borrowing money
d) Holding local elections

Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of being a US citizen?
a) Paying taxes
b) Buying goods and paying for services
c) Voting in an election
d) Writing for a newspaper

Freedom of Religion: ______ Amendment :: Right to Bear Arms: ______ Amendment
a) 2nd and 5th
b) 1st and 2nd
c) 3rd and 10th
d) 1st and 6th

Which of the following is a power that ONLY THE STATE government has?
a) Make Treaties
b) Declare War
c) Hold Local Elections
d) Make Currency or Money

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