US Politics Constitutional Convention Test 2

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

What is this test? for US Government & Civics practice (Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Constitutional Convention)), USA — High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) level, USA.
For High School, University and adult learners preparing for civics/citizenship in the USA
Section: Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Constitutional Convention) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Constitutional Convention) · 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 is separation of powers?

A) dividing government into branches

B) state split

C) one branch rules

D) no branches

Question 2

What compromise created two chambers?

A) Virginia Compromise

B) Connecticut Compromise

C) Jersey Compromise

D) Missouri Compromise

Question 3

Which of the following best defines the 10th Amendment about?

A) free speech

B) voting age

C) powers reserved to states

D) guns

Question 4

Who were Anti-Federalists?

A) Constitution writers

B) Monarchists

C) Tax collectors

D) Bill-of-rights demanders

Question 5

Which term means "We the People"?

A) the Preamble's first phrase

B) the supreme law of the USA

C) the Bill of Rights

D) federalism

Question 6

What is the elastic clause?

A) Bendy paper

B) Necessary and proper laws

C) State vetoes

D) Court term limits

Question 7

What is the supreme law of the USA?

A) a treaty

B) a state law

C) the Constitution

D) a court order

Question 8

Which of the following best defines the Federalist Papers?

A) Anti-tax pamphlets

B) War orders

C) Love letters

D) Pro-ratification essays

Question 9

Which of these did the 19th Amendment do?

A) women's vote

B) poll tax

C) ended slavery

D) voting age

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following best defines the supreme law of the USA?

A) a treaty

B) a state law

C) the Constitution

D) a court order

Question 12

What best defines the Preamble's first phrase?

A) I hereby

B) Congress states

C) Be it known

D) We the People

Question 13

Provide the definition of judicial review:

A) courts voiding unconstitutional laws

B) passing laws

C) vetoing bills

D) electing judges

Question 14

What is the 10th Amendment about?

A) free speech

B) powers reserved to states

C) voting age

D) guns

Question 15

What is limited government?

A) Total control

B) No taxes

C) Restricted official power

D) No courts

Question 16

Which of the following best defines enumerated powers?

A) court powers

B) state powers

C) voter powers

D) listed Congress powers

Question 17

Which of these did the 26th Amendment do?

A) vote at age 18

B) ended slavery

C) women's vote

D) term limits

Question 18

Who can declare laws unconstitutional?

A) President

B) Supreme Court

C) Senate

D) Governors

Question 19

Provide the definition of an amendment process:

A) court orders

B) popular vote only

C) proposal plus ratification

D) president signs

Question 20

What did the 13th Amendment do?

A) gave votes

B) due process

C) citizenship

D) ended slavery

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