US Politics Constitutional Convention Advanced Test 2

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Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Constitutional Convention Advanced) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)

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Section: Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Constitutional Convention Advanced) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Constitutional Convention Advanced) · Country: USA

Civics knowledge is crucial for knowing individual rights and responsibilities and understanding government structure.

This test is designed to assess your knowledge of constitutional law and essential civics.

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

Question 1

What best defines judicial review?

A) courts voiding unconstitutional laws

B) electing judges

C) vetoing bills

D) passing laws

Question 2

Provide the definition of popular sovereignty:

A) Kings hold power

B) People hold power

C) Judges hold power

D) Generals hold power

Question 3

Which of the following best defines the elastic clause?

A) Bendy paper

B) State vetoes

C) Necessary and proper laws

D) Court term limits

Question 4

What does Article II cover?

A) Congress

B) Courts

C) Amendments

D) President

Question 5

What is the commerce clause?

A) Congress regulates trade

B) States coin money

C) Courts set prices

D) President fixes wages

Question 6

Provide the definition of the 10th Amendment about:

A) voting age

B) powers reserved to states

C) guns

D) free speech

Question 7

What is the preamble's goal?

A) Tax the states

B) Crown a king

C) Form a better union

D) End courts

Question 8

Give the number of articles:

A) Ten

B) Five

C) Twelve

D) Seven

Question 9

Provide the definition of the Preamble's first phrase:

A) We the People

B) I hereby

C) Congress states

D) Be it known

Question 10

What best defines the supreme law?

A) Declaration

B) Constitution

C) Bill of Rights

D) Magna Carta

Question 11

What is the supremacy clause?

A) State law wins

B) Courts decide all

C) Federal law wins

D) Treaties expire

Question 12

How many articles are there?

A) Ten

B) Five

C) Twelve

D) Seven

Question 13

When was the Constitution signed?

A) 1787

B) 1776

C) 1789

D) 1791

Question 14

Provide the definition of the elastic clause:

A) Bendy paper

B) Necessary and proper laws

C) State vetoes

D) Court term limits

Question 15

What is the rule of law?

A) Rulers are exempt

B) Laws change daily

C) Everyone follows laws

D) Only citizens obey

Question 16

What best defines the supreme law of the USA?

A) a treaty

B) a court order

C) a state law

D) the Constitution

Question 17

What are checks and balances?

A) branches limit each other

B) court fees

C) election dates

D) state budgets

Question 18

Which of the following best defines the Federalist Papers?

A) Anti-tax pamphlets

B) Pro-ratification essays

C) War orders

D) Love letters

Question 19

What are enumerated powers?

A) court powers

B) state powers

C) listed Congress powers

D) voter powers

Question 20

Provide the definition of enumerated powers:

A) court powers

B) state powers

C) voter powers

D) listed Congress powers

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