Constitution Test

Question 1

Who is considered the father of the Constitution?

Answer 1

James Madison

Question 2

What part of the Constitution explains why it was written?

Answer 2

The Preamble

Question 3

The Constitution outlined a plan for a new _______ in the USA?

Answer 3

Government

Question 4

What does the Executive Branch do?

Answer 4

Enforces Laws

Question 5

What does the Legislative Branch do?

Answer 5

Creates Laws

Question 6

What two parts make up the Legislative Branch?

Answer 6

The Senate and the House of Representatives

Question 7

What does the Judicial Branch do?

Answer 7

Interprets Laws

Question 8

What does the word “ratify” mean?

Answer 8

To vote on.

Question 9

What does the word “amend” mean?

Answer 9

To make a change to a legal document

Question 10

What is an “amendment” ?

Answer 10

A change that has been made to a legal document

Question 11

1st Amendment

Answer 11

The freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition our government

Question 12

2nd Amendment

Answer 12

The right to “ keep and bear arms:” and to maintain their own militias

Question 13

3rd Amendment

Answer 13

To prevent quarting acts

Question 14

4th Amendment

Answer 14

Prevents unreasonable searches of our belongings, homes and bodies

Question 15

5th Amendment

Answer 15

You don’t always have to answer a question

Question 16

6th Amendment

Answer 16

Right to a speedy and fair trial. Right to be informed of charges

Question 17

7th Amendment

Answer 17

A judge cannot replace with his/her own ruling

Question 18

8th Amendment

Answer 18

No cruel or unusual punishments

Question 19

9th Amendment

Answer 19

We have rights that are not listed

Question 20

10th Amendment

Answer 20

Leave the power to the States and the people to get these new rights and make them an amendment

Question 21

What are the first 10 amendments called?

Answer 21

Bill of Rights

Question 22

Two important responsibilities that citizens have are to ____________and ___________

Answer 22

1) Follow rules and laws

2) Respect the rights and beliefs of others

Question 23

What is both a right and a responsibility that citizens have?

Answer 23

To vote