US History Constitution Test 5

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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

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

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

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

Which branch interprets laws?

A) Judicial (Supreme Court)

B) Legislative

C) Cabinet

D) Executive

Question 2

Which of the following best defines the supremacy clause?

A) State law wins

B) Federal law wins

C) Courts decide all

D) Treaties expire

Question 3

How many members in the House of Representatives are there?

A) 100

B) 50

C) 435

D) 535

Question 4

Which term means "Restricted official power"?

A) the supreme law of the land

B) the first ten amendments called

C) federalism

D) limited government

Question 5

Name the person who were Anti-Federalists.

A) Bill-of-rights demanders

B) Constitution writers

C) Monarchists

D) Tax collectors

Question 6

Name the person who were the Federalists.

A) Opposed Constitution

B) Supported strong national government

C) Wanted king

D) Supported anarchy

Question 7

How many articles are there?

A) Ten

B) Five

C) Seven

D) Twelve

Question 8

Which of the following best defines checks and balances?

A) One branch controls all

B) Branches work separately

C) No limits

D) Each branch limits the others

Question 9

Article II covers which of these?

A) President

B) Congress

C) Courts

D) Amendments

Question 10

Which compromise counted slaves as 3/5 for representation?

A) No compromise

B) Three-Fifths Compromise

C) Commerce Compromise

D) Great Compromise

Question 11

Provide the definition of republicanism:

A) Kings inherit rule

B) Priests decide

C) Elected representatives rule

D) Armies decide

Question 12

What best defines the supremacy clause?

A) State law wins

B) Courts decide all

C) Treaties expire

D) Federal law wins

Question 13

Provide the definition of dual federalism:

A) Separate state-federal spheres

B) Merged powers

C) Only federal power

D) Only state power

Question 14

Which term means "The Constitution"?

A) the first ten amendments called

B) the supreme law of the land

C) federalism

D) checks and balances

Question 15

Which person led the Constitutional Convention?

A) James Madison

B) Ben Franklin

C) George Washington

D) John Adams

Question 16

What does Article III cover?

A) Congress

B) President

C) Rights

D) Courts

Question 17

What best defines the separation of powers?

A) Three branches split power

B) One ruler decides

C) States rule all

D) Courts make laws

Question 18

Which of these describes what the 13th Amendment does?

A) Ended Prohibition

B) Abolished slavery

C) Lowered voting age

D) Gave women vote

Question 19

What best defines checks and balances?

A) One branch controls all

B) Branches work separately

C) Each branch limits the others

D) No limits

Question 20

Provide the definition of the number of members in the House of Representatives:

A) 100

B) 50

C) 535

D) 435

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