U.S. Constitution Test

Question 1

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Answer 1

It was a soliton to limit government powers, and protect individual liberties.

Question 2

What was the Preamble and the Purpose?

Answer 2

The opening statement of the Constitution that describes the purposes and objectives of the new government. It’s purpose was to form a more perfect union.

Question 3

Amendment 1

Answer 3

Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Assembly.

Question 4

Amendment 2

Answer 4

Right to bear arms

Question 5

Amendment 4

Answer 5

No unreasonable searches and you need a valid warrant

Question 5

Amendment 3

Answer 5

Not house soldiers

Question 6

Amendment 5

Answer 6

No double jeopardy

Question 7

Amendment 6

Answer 7

Impartial Jury

Question 8

Amendment 8

Answer 8

No cruel and unusual punishment

Question 9

Amendment 13

Answer 9

No slavery

Question 10

Amendment 14

Answer 10

Equality under the law

Question 11

Amendment 15

Answer 11

Vote regardless of Race

Question 12

Amendment 19

Answer 12

Vote regardless of Sex

Question 13

Amendment 22

Answer 13

Presidential Term Limit

Question 14

Power of Gov- Concurrent

Answer 14

Powers given to both the federal gov and to the state gov. Enforce the law and collect taxes

Question 15

Power of Gov- Expressed

Answer 15

Powers specifically given in the U.S. Constitution.

Question 16

Power of Gov- Implied

Answer 16

Powers not listed but reasonably assumed to be there.