Advanced Constitution Deck

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 1

To establish the framework of the government and protect individual liberties.

Question 2

True or False: The Constitution can be amended.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _______.

Answer 3

Bill of Rights

Question 4

What principle divides power between federal and state governments?

Answer 4

Federalism

Question 5

Which article of the Constitution outlines the legislative branch?

Answer 5

Article I

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished slavery? A) 13th B) 14th C) 15th D) 19th

Answer 6

A) 13th

Question 7

What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?

Answer 7

It establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law.

Question 8

True or False: The Constitution originally included a provision for women’s suffrage.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

Answer 9

19th Amendment

Question 10

Short Answer: What does the term ‘checks and balances’ refer to?

Answer 10

The system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the highest court in the United States.

Answer 11

Supreme Court

Question 12

What is the role of the Electoral College?

Answer 12

To formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished poll taxes? A) 24th B) 26th C) 22nd D) 20th

Answer 13

A) 24th

Question 14

True or False: The Constitution allows for the impeachment of the President.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What does the First Amendment protect?

Answer 15

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Question 16

Short Answer: Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?

Answer 16

Congress

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Answer 17

Fourth

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial

Answer 18

B) Legislative

Question 19

True or False: The Constitution can be interpreted in different ways.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is judicial review?

Answer 20

The power of courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the Constitution.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment addresses the right to bear arms.

Answer 21

Second

Question 22

Short Answer: What does the term ‘due process’ mean?

Answer 22

The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment? A) 6th B) 8th C) 10th D) 12th

Answer 23

B) 8th

Question 24

True or False: The Constitution requires a religious test for holding office.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is the main function of the executive branch?

Answer 25

To enforce and implement laws.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment provides for the right to a speedy trial.

Answer 26

Sixth

Question 27

Short Answer: What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

Answer 27

To reserve powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

Question 28

Multiple Choice: Which of the following amendments is known for the prohibition of alcohol? A) 18th B) 21st C) 16th D) 15th

Answer 28

A) 18th

Question 29

True or False: The Constitution grants the President the power to veto legislation.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What is the significance of the Commerce Clause?

Answer 30

It grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states.