US History Constitution Test 4

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What is this test? for History practice (US/World/State), USA — K-12 to University (USA History) level, USA — Us History.
For all levels (Elementary to University) studying History in the USA
Section: History Constitution (Us History) · Education: K-12 to University · Part: History Constitution (Us History) · Country: USA · Region: USA — Us History

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

How long is a Senator's term?

A) Six years

B) Two

C) Four

D) Eight

Question 2

What is judicial review?

A) Voters recalling judges

B) Courts voiding bad laws

C) President firing judges

D) Congress editing rulings

Question 3

What best defines the rule of law?

A) Rulers are exempt

B) Laws change daily

C) Everyone follows laws

D) Only citizens obey

Question 4

What is limited government?

A) Total control

B) No taxes

C) No courts

D) Restricted official power

Question 5

Which of these does Article III cover?

A) Courts

B) Congress

C) President

D) Rights

Question 6

Identify called the Father of the Constitution.

A) George Washington

B) James Madison

C) Alexander Hamilton

D) Thomas Jefferson

Question 7

What best defines the elastic clause?

A) Bendy paper

B) State vetoes

C) Necessary and proper laws

D) Court term limits

Question 8

Provide the definition of republicanism:

A) Kings inherit rule

B) Priests decide

C) Armies decide

D) Elected representatives rule

Question 9

Name the person who wrote most Federalist essays.

A) Madison and Hamilton

B) Washington alone

C) Jefferson alone

D) Adams alone

Question 10

Name the person who can declare laws unconstitutional.

A) President

B) Supreme Court

C) Senate

D) Governors

Question 11

Which of these does Article II cover?

A) Congress

B) Courts

C) President

D) Amendments

Question 12

Which of the following best defines popular sovereignty?

A) Kings hold power

B) Judges hold power

C) Generals hold power

D) People hold power

Question 13

What is the separation of powers?

A) Three branches split power

B) One ruler decides

C) States rule all

D) Courts make laws

Question 14

Which of the following best defines the separation of powers?

A) One ruler decides

B) Three branches split power

C) States rule all

D) Courts make laws

Question 15

Which person is called the Father of the Constitution?

A) George Washington

B) Alexander Hamilton

C) James Madison

D) Thomas Jefferson

Question 16

What is the preamble's goal?

A) Tax the states

B) Crown a king

C) End courts

D) Form a better union

Question 17

Who were Anti-Federalists?

A) Bill-of-rights demanders

B) Constitution writers

C) Monarchists

D) Tax collectors

Question 18

What is the job of the 13th Amendment?

A) Gave women vote

B) Abolished slavery

C) Ended Prohibition

D) Lowered voting age

Question 19

Name the person who were Anti-Federalists.

A) Constitution writers

B) Monarchists

C) Bill-of-rights demanders

D) Tax collectors

Question 20

What best defines the number of senators per state?

A) Four

B) Three

C) One

D) Two

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