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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
The Constitution says that it takes a _____ vote in both houses of Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution
a.
2/3
c.
3/4
b.
1/3
d.
1/4
 

 2. 
How does the Speaker of the House acquire his job?
a.
Appeal by Supreme Court
c.
Election by House Members
b.
Appointment by the President
d.
Senior member of the House
 

 3. 
In the Parliamentary system of government, what do they call the chief executive officer?
a.
Cabinet official
c.
Prime Minister
b.
President
d.
Minister of the Exchequer
 

 4. 
Before this amendment U.S. Senators were elected by the state legislatures. After this amendment they were elected by the people of the state.
a.
19th
c.
14th
b.
17th
d.
15th
 

 5. 
The school says that white, African, and Asian kids may have clubs but Hispanic kids may not. Which constitutional amendment is being violated?
a.
none of the above
c.
5th
b.
10th
d.
14th
 

 6. 
Which amendment was cited by the Supreme Court in its ruling that separate schools for the races is illegal?
a.
20th
c.
14th
b.
15th
d.
13th
 

 7. 
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a.
Thomas Paine
c.
Samuel Adams
b.
John Adams
d.
Thomas Jefferson
 

 8. 
Which amendment gave 18 year old the right to voted?
a.
20th
c.
26th
b.
19th
d.
25th
 

 9. 
Which amendment guarantees you right to own a gun?
a.
3rd
c.
5th
b.
4th
d.
2nd
 

 10. 
The Declaration of Independence was signed on
a.
July 4, 1776
c.
August 8, 1781
b.
July 7, 1776
d.
July 4, 1781
 

 11. 
The Congress passes a law and sends it to the President for his signature. The president refuses to sign (vetoes) it. What happens next?
a.
The bill goes back to the House and Senate where the members have an opportunity to override the Presidents veto with 2/3 vote in each house..
c.
The bill goes back to the House and Senate where it is discarded
b.
The bill becomes law without the Presidents signature
d.
The bill goes back to the House and Senate where the members have an opportunity to override the Presidents veto with 3/4 vote in each house..
 

 12. 
The Constitution says that it takes a _____ vote of the states to ratify a change in the constitution.
a.
1/2
c.
2/3
b.
3/4
d.
3/5
 

 13. 
How many votes are required to elect the President and Vice President?
a.
535
c.
435
b.
270
d.
635
 

 14. 
How long are members of the House of Representatives elected for?
a.
2 years
c.
4 years
b.
life
d.
6 years
 

 15. 
What is Article II of the Constitution about?
a.
The Supreme Court
c.
The Bill of Rights
b.
The Congress
d.
The President
 

 16. 
The Constitution says that the power to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. rests with .....
a.
the congress
c.
the Department of Treasury
b.
the executive
d.
the Council of Economic Advisors
 

 17. 
According to the Constitution, who has the power to regulate commerce with foreign countries, between states and with Indian tribes
a.
The Interior Department
c.
The Supreme Court
b.
The Congress
d.
The President
 

 18. 
What are the major parties in the U.S.?
a.
democrat
c.
republican
b.
Republican, Democrat and Labor
d.
Republican and Democrat
 

 19. 
What is Article I of the Constitution about?
a.
the legislative branch of government
c.
the executive branch of government
b.
the President
d.
the judicial branch of government
 

 20. 
What political philosophy inspired the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
a.
Plato’s Republic
c.
The Enlightenment
b.
Rationalism
d.
Aristilian Logic
 

 21. 
What is another name for the court branch?
a.
Judicial
c.
Executive
b.
Legislative
d.
Supreme
 

 22. 
What is the main job of the legislative branch
a.
Enforce laws
c.
Veto laws
b.
Interpret laws
d.
Write laws
 

 23. 
If no one receives 51 percent of the votes for President, how is the president elected?
a.
House of Representatives
c.
by Senate
b.
Hold the election again
d.
by Supreme Court
 

 24. 
How many members are there in the Senate?
a.
200
c.
435
b.
100
d.
235
 

 25. 
The police stop you for a traffic violation and search your car without your permission. Which amendment are they violating?
a.
4th
c.
7th
b.
6th
d.
5th
 

 26. 
What are unalienable Rights?
a.
Rights for aliens
c.
Rights provided by the Declaration of Independence
b.
Rights that cannot be taken away.
d.
Rights provided in the Constitution
 

 27. 
Who was given the right to vote by the 15th amendment?
a.
black people
c.
women
b.
black men
d.
white women
 

 28. 
What kind of government do we have in the United States?
a.
direct democracy
c.
Parliamentary system
b.
Republic
d.
Socialist
 

 29. 
As discussed in class, the Declaration is three things. Which item below is not one of those things.
a.
An plan for a new American Government
c.
A declaration of war
b.
A statement of philosophy
d.
A list of grievances
 

 30. 
How many members of the Supreme Court are there?
a.
7
c.
6
b.
9
d.
8
 

 31. 
Who is the most powerful person in the Senate?
a.
The Speaker of the Senate
c.
The Vice President
b.
The Majority Whip
d.
The Majority Leader
 

 32. 
What does, “appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions,” mean?
a.
we appeal to god to punish us if what we are doing is not legal
c.
We appeal to the United Nations to prove what we are doing is legal
b.
we appeal to god to prove what we are doing is moral.
d.
we appeal to the Supreme Court of the U.S. that what we are doing is legal.
 

 33. 
According to the Constitution, who has the power to declare war?
a.
none of these
c.
Congress
b.
The President
d.
The Supreme Court
 

 34. 
How long is the President elected for?
a.
life
c.
2 years
b.
4 years
d.
6 years
 

 35. 
Art V deals with .....
a.
Ratification
c.
Relations between the states
b.
Amending the Constitution
d.
National Supremacy
 

 36. 
Which amendment says that a person does not have to testify against himself?
a.
4th
c.
6th
b.
5th
d.
7th
 

 37. 
What is the line of succession in the event the president dies?
a.
Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State
c.
Vice President, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House
b.
Vice President, Speaker of House, Secretary of Defense
d.
Vice President, Secretary of Defense, Speaker of House
 

 38. 
What was the law that we operated under during the Revolutionary War and right after?
a.
the Articles of Constitution
c.
the State Articles
b.
the Constitution
d.
the Articles of Confederation
 

 39. 
How long are members of the Senate elected for?
a.
2 years
c.
4 years
b.
6 years
d.
life
 

 40. 
Who elects the chief executive officer in England?
a.
House of Representatives
c.
Parliamentary officers
b.
House of Lourdes
d.
House of Commons
 

 41. 
Which of the following amendments is considered a social experiment?
a.
19th
c.
18th
b.
20th
d.
17th
 

 42. 
What type of government do they have in England?
a.
Limited Monarchy
c.
Parliamentary system
b.
Direct democracy
d.
Republic
 

 43. 
What state has the most Representatives?
a.
New York
c.
California
b.
Texas
d.
Alaska
 

 44. 
Which amendment says that a person can not be tried twice for the same crime?
a.
7th
c.
5th
b.
6th
d.
4th
 

 45. 
What is another name for the congressional branch?
a.
Executive
c.
Judicial
b.
Senate
d.
Legislative
 

 46. 
Which amendment ensures that states must apply the laws equally to everyone, i.e. equal protection?
a.
10th
c.
14th
b.
1st
d.
9th
 

 47. 
The president is elected on the basis of ...
a.
State location
c.
Electoral votes
b.
Population
d.
State-wide districts
 

 48. 
How many times can the President be elected president?
a.
three times
c.
once
b.
no limit
d.
twice
 

 49. 
Which Article deals with the judicial branch of government?
a.
Art II
c.
Art V
b.
Art III
d.
Art I
 

 50. 
According to the Declaration, what is the purpose of government?
a.
Protect unalienable rights of citizens
c.
That point is not discussed in the Declaration.
b.
Provide services and a good life for the citizens.
d.
To provide laws that apply equally to everyone.
 

 51. 
According to the Declaration, where does government get it’s power?
a.
The Constitution
c.
The consent of the governed
b.
The Bill of Rights
d.
The consent of the government
 

 52. 
If no one receives 51 percent of the votes for Vice President, how is he elected?
a.
Appointment by Supreme Court
c.
House of Representatives
b.
Same as President
d.
Senate
 

 53. 
The 16th amendment gives______ the right to impose income taxes.
a.
both a & b
c.
the president
b.
congress
d.
none of the above
 

 54. 
If neither candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, who then elects the president?
a.
the house of representatives
c.
the people
b.
state legislatures
d.
the senate
 

 55. 
What to they call it when the President refuses to approve a bill passed by congress?
a.
Refusal
c.
Veto
b.
Blockage vote
d.
Cancellation
 

 56. 
According to the Constitution, states may .....
a.
enter into a treaty with another country
c.
states may do none of these
b.
form an alliance with other governments
d.
form a confederation with other states
 

 57. 
The Supreme Court is elected on the basis of ...
a.
State Representation
c.
Population
b.
Supreme Court is not elected
d.
Electoral votes
 

 58. 
Who is the Commander in Chief  of the armed forces
a.
the President
c.
the Senate
b.
the Congress
d.
the Supreme Court
 

 59. 
What is Article III of the Constitution about?
a.
The Congress
c.
The Supreme Court
b.
The Legislature
d.
The Presidentq
 

 60. 
The Declaration of Independence was written in
a.
Philadelphia
c.
New York
b.
Boston
d.
Washington D.C.
 

 61. 
The House of Representatives is elected on the basis of ...
a.
population of the state
c.
County districts
b.
Electoral College
d.
State Representatives
 

 62. 
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch ?
a.
Write laws
c.
Veto Laws
b.
Interpret laws
d.
Enforce Laws
 

 63. 
What is another name for the Presidential Branch?
a.
Judicial
c.
Executive
b.
Legislative
d.
Judicious
 

 64. 
How long do members of the Supreme Court serve?
a.
4 years
c.
life
b.
2 years
d.
6 years
 

 65. 
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
a.
Bill of rights
c.
Revolutionary War Amendments
b.
Ratification Amendments
d.
Civil war Amendments
 

 66. 
What is the main job of the Executive Branch
a.
Hear court cases
c.
Make laws
b.
Enforce laws
d.
Interpret Laws
 

 67. 
According to the Constitution, only _____ may become President of the U.S.
a.
citizens
c.
natural citizens
b.
any American can become President
d.
naturalized citizens
 

 68. 
Which amendment says you can not beat you wife?
a.
neither above
c.
19th
b.
8th
d.
a &b
 

 69. 
Which amendment abolished slavery?
a.
12th
c.
15th
b.
14th
d.
13th
 

 70. 
Which amendment determines the transfer of power should the president become incapacitated?
a.
25th
c.
12th
b.
20th
d.
17th
 

 71. 
Which Article deals with the Legislative branch of government?
a.
Art III
c.
Art I
b.
Art IV
d.
Art II
 

 72. 
Students are protesting the war in Iraq. The government tells them that they cannot protest. The students feel their rights are being violated so they call for the overthrow of the government and the installation of a Communist government in its place. What does the Declaration say about this.
a.
The students have a right to protest but they do not have a right to overthrow the government.
c.
The students have to follow the procedures outlined in the Declaration to prove the government is oppressing them
b.
The students have a right to overthrow the government but not install a Communist government because Communists are dictators.
d.
The students have a right to overthrow the government if it is destructive to their freedom.
 

 73. 
You want to wear a Nazi arm band to school. The principle says you may not because the constitution does not say that people can wear arm bands. Which amendment is the principal violating?
a.
6th
c.
11th
b.
9th
d.
3rd
 

 74. 
Who is the most powerful person in the House of Representatives
a.
Minority Leader
c.
Speaker of the House
b.
Majority Leader
d.
Majority Whip
 

 75. 
In the U.S., the _____ is supreme over all others
a.
Constitution
c.
President
b.
People
d.
Supreme Courts
 

 76. 
Which Amendment to the Constitution guarantees equal protection of the laws and children born in the U.S. are automatically citizens?
a.
1st
c.
10th
b.
14th
d.
5th
 

 77. 
Which amendment says that the courts cannot impose excessive bail?
a.
6th
c.
4th
b.
5th
d.
8th
 

 78. 
What do they call the people who elect the president?
a.
people
c.
electors
b.
senators
d.
commissions
 

 79. 
What does the Declaration say about human nature?
a.
People who are being oppressed are quick to demand changes
c.
People often do not know when they are being oppressed.
b.
People are more likely to suffer under an oppressive government than change it
d.
People are never satisfied
 

 80. 
How many members are there in Congress.
a.
435
c.
535
b.
235
d.
100
 

 81. 
Which of the freedoms below are NOT part of the First Amendment of the Constitution?
a.
Freedom of Religion
d.
Freedom of Privacy
b.
Freedom of the Press
e.
Freedom of Assembly
c.
Freedom of Speech
 

 82. 
Some of the states used to charge people a nominal fee for voting. Which amendment made this practice illegal?
a.
24th
c.
17th
b.
14th
d.
15th
 

 83. 
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
a.
100
c.
535
b.
435
d.
235
 

 84. 
When is the president elected?
a.
November
c.
December
b.
February
d.
January
 

 85. 
The Conservatives say that the U.S. Government only has the powers delegated to it by the constitution. Which amendment supports their argument?
a.
11th
c.
9th
b.
10th
d.
20th
 

 86. 
What are the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution called?
a.
The equal protection clause
c.
The Bill of Rights
b.
The supremacy clause
d.
The Civil War Amendments
 

 87. 
What is the title of the person who makes sure his party’s members are organized and ready to vote on important issues for the party in control of Congress.
a.
Majority Whip
c.
Minority Whip
b.
Minority Leader
d.
Majority Leader
 

 88. 
How many branches of the U.S. Government are there?
a.
1
c.
2
b.
3
d.
4
 

 89. 
Which Article describes the duties and responsibilities of the President?
a.
Art II
c.
Art III
b.
Art IV
d.
Art I
 

 90. 
According to the constitution, which part of government had the sole power to impeach the president?
a.
Senate
c.
Attorney General
b.
House of Representatives
d.
Supreme Court
 

 91. 
Which 4 freedoms are embodied in the 1st amendment?
a.
no slavery, voting , poll tax, equal protection
c.
Religion, no state church, free exercise of religion, no school prayer
b.
religion, press, speech, assembly
d.
religion, speech , fair trial, assembly
 

 92. 
According to Art I, Sec 3, Clause 5, the _____ presides as the president of the Senate.
a.
Vice President
c.
Speaker of the Senate
b.
Senior Chairmen of the Senate
d.
Majority Leader
 

 93. 
In the U.S., who elects the president?
a.
states
c.
colleges
b.
legislative college
d.
people
 

 94. 
How many electoral votes does Washington D.C. have?
a.
2
c.
4
b.
1
d.
3
 

 95. 
According to the Declaration, what gave Americans the right to start their own government?
a.
English Bill of Rights
c.
The laws of nature and natures God
b.
The Constitution
d.
The laws of nature and the Bible.
 

 96. 
Which amendment guarantees a jury trail to all persons charged with a crime?
a.
 5th
c.
7th
b.
 6th
d.
4th
 

 97. 
Which branch of government is supreme over the other branches?
a.
Congress
c.
All branches are equal
b.
President
d.
Supreme Court
 

 98. 
According to the Constitution, who admits new states to the union?
a.
Congress
c.
the Department of Immigration and Naturalization
b.
the Supreme Court
d.
President by way of treaties
 

 99. 
Who was president when 18 year olds got the right to vote?
a.
Nixon
c.
Ford
b.
Johnson
d.
Carter
 

 100. 
Which Article deals with the Executive branch of government?
a.
Art III
c.
Art I
b.
Art II
d.
Art IV
 



 
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