US History Constitution Test 4

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History Us Constitution (High School) High School (USA History, 9-12, AP) USA USA History Standards & AP

What is this test? for High School History (9-12, AP US History), USA — High School (USA History, 9-12, AP) level, USA.
For High School students (9-12) including AP History in the USA
Section: History Us Constitution (High School) · Education: High School · Part: History Us Constitution (High School) · Country: USA

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This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

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Question 1

Which term means "Elected representatives rule"?

A) republicanism

B) the supreme law of the land

C) the first ten amendments called

D) federalism

Question 2

Which person wrote most Federalist essays?

A) Washington alone

B) Madison and Hamilton

C) Jefferson alone

D) Adams alone

Question 3

Provide the definition of checks and balances:

A) One branch controls all

B) Branches work separately

C) Each branch limits the others

D) No limits

Question 4

What best defines judicial review?

A) Voters recalling judges

B) President firing judges

C) Congress editing rulings

D) Courts voiding bad laws

Question 5

Which of the following best defines the supreme law?

A) Constitution

B) Declaration

C) Bill of Rights

D) Magna Carta

Question 6

Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

A) Boston

B) Philadelphia

C) Williamsburg

D) New York

Question 7

What is federalism?

A) No national government

B) States have no power

C) Power shared between national and state governments

D) King rules all

Question 8

Which branch makes laws?

A) Executive

B) Judicial

C) Military

D) Legislative (Congress)

Question 9

Which person were the Federalists?

A) Supported strong national government

B) Opposed Constitution

C) Wanted king

D) Supported anarchy

Question 10

Which term means "Power shared between national and state governments"?

A) the supreme law of the land

B) federalism

C) the first ten amendments called

D) checks and balances

Question 11

How long is the President's term?

A) Six

B) Eight

C) Four years

D) Two

Question 12

What is the job of the 13th Amendment?

A) Ended Prohibition

B) Lowered voting age

C) Gave women vote

D) Abolished slavery

Question 13

Which term means "Congress regulates trade"?

A) the commerce clause

B) the supreme law of the land

C) the first ten amendments called

D) federalism

Question 14

What is the preamble's goal?

A) Tax the states

B) Form a better union

C) Crown a king

D) End courts

Question 15

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

A) Second

B) Tenth

C) First

D) Fifth

Question 16

Provide the definition of federalism:

A) No national government

B) States have no power

C) King rules all

D) Power shared between national and state governments

Question 17

What compromise created two chambers?

A) Connecticut Compromise

B) Virginia Compromise

C) Jersey Compromise

D) Missouri Compromise

Question 18

Which of the following best defines judicial review?

A) Voters recalling judges

B) Courts voiding bad laws

C) President firing judges

D) Congress editing rulings

Question 19

Which term means "Constitution"?

A) the first ten amendments called

B) federalism

C) the supreme law

D) checks and balances

Question 20

What best defines the number of members in the House of Representatives?

A) 100

B) 50

C) 535

D) 435

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