The Constitution

Question 1

What are the 4 parts of the Constitution?

Answer 1

Preamble, Principles, Articles I-VII, Amendments 1-27

Question 2

Popular sovereignty is the ____ principle of the Constitution.

Answer 2

First

Question 3

What is a constitution?

Answer 3

A document that gives an organization structure

Question 4

Limited government is the _____ principle of the Constitution?

Answer 4

Second

Question 5

Separation of Power is the ____ principle of the constitution?

Answer 5

Third

Question 6

What is the fourth principle of the constitution?

Answer 6

Checks and balances; each branch is given powers over the other two to maintain a balance of power.

Question 7

What is the fifth principle of the constitution?

Answer 7

Judicial Review; power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a law

Question 8

What is the sixth principle of the constitution?

Answer 8

Federalism; a system of government in which there are two levels (state and federal)

Question 9

What is the first sentence of the preamble?

Answer 9

“We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessing of Liberty for our selves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.”

Question 10

How many articles are part of the constitution?

Answer 10

7

Question 11

The first Article of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 11

The Legislative Branch (Congress)

Question 12

The second Article of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 12

Executive Branch (President )

Question 13

The third Article of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 13

The Judicial Branch (Courts)

Question 14

The fourth Article of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 14

Inter-Sate Relations

Question 15

The fifth Article of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 15

Amending the Constitution

Question 16

The sixth Article of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 16

Supreme Law of the Land

Question 17

The seventh Article of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 17

Ratification of the Constitution

Question 18

The Bill of Rights comprises which Amendments to the Constitution?

Answer 18

First 10

Question 19

The first Amendment of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 19

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

Question 20

The second Amendment of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 20

A well regulated militia…right to bear arms

Question 21

The third Amendment of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 21

No quartering of troops during peacetime

Question 22

The fourth Amendment of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 22

No unreasonable searches and seizures

Question 23

The fifth Amendment of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 23

No federal criminal trial without first an indictment from a grand jury, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination. Life, liberty, or property cannot be deprived without due process of law. Eminent Domain

Question 24

The sixth Amendment of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 24

In criminal cases, a right to a speedy trial and public jury, to be informed of the accusation, confront unfavorable witnesses, obtain favorable witnesses, and right to counsel.

Question 25

The seventh Amendment of the Constitution deals with _____.

Answer 25

In civil suits where the value exceeds $20, there is a right of trial.