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1. A bill passes both the House and Senate, but the president rejects it. Congress wants the bill to become law anyway. What must Congress do?
A. Get a majority vote in the Supreme Court
B. Get a 2/3 vote in both the House and Senate
C. Get a 3/4 vote in the House only
D. Ask the vice president to approve it
2. Which constitutional article establishes the federal judiciary?
A. Article I
B. Article II
C. Article III
D. Article IV
3. A state refuses to recognize a valid court judgment from another state. Which constitutional principle is most directly involved?
A. Supremacy Clause
B. Commerce Clause
C. Full Faith and Credit Clause
D. Necessary and Proper Clause
4. Which of the following is
NOT
a constitutional qualification for a Supreme Court justice?
A. Must be at least 30 years old
B. Must be nominated by the president
C. Must be confirmed by the Senate
D. The Constitution does not establish specific age requirements
5. Congress passes a law regulating trade between California and Nevada. Which constitutional power most directly gives Congress this authority?
A. Commerce Clause
B. Establishment Clause
C. Free Exercise Clause
D. Supremacy Clause
6. The House of Representatives votes to impeach a president. What happens next?
A. The president is automatically removed
B. The Supreme Court holds a trial
C. The Senate holds an impeachment trial
D. The vice president becomes president
7. Which vote is required for the Senate to convict an impeached official?
A. Simple majority
B. 3/5
C. 2/3 of senators present
D. 3/4
8. Which of the following is an example of
checks and balances
?
A. The president appoints federal judges
B. Congress passes laws
C. The Senate confirms the president’s judicial nominees
D. The Supreme Court hears appeals
9. A person argues that the government should not be able to punish them for expressing an unpopular political opinion. Which amendment is most directly relevant?
A. 1st
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 10th
10. Police want to search someone’s home. Which constitutional protection is most directly relevant?
A. 1st Amendment
B. 4th Amendment
C. 6th Amendment
D. 8th Amendment
11. A defendant refuses to answer a question because the answer could incriminate them. Which amendment protects this right?
A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 6th
D. 8th
12. Which amendment guarantees a defendant the right to a speedy and public trial?
A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 6th
D. 7th
13. Which amendment says that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people?
A. 8th
B. 9th
C. 10th
D. 14th
14. Which amendment established that U.S. senators would be directly elected by voters?
A. 15th
B. 16th
C. 17th
D. 19th
15. Which amendment gave women the constitutional right to vote?
A. 15th
B. 17th
C. 19th
D. 24th
16. Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
A. 22nd
B. 23rd
C. 24th
D. 26th
17. Which of the following correctly describes the amendment process?
A. 2/3 to propose and 3/4 to ratify
B. 3/4 to propose and 2/3 to ratify
C. Simple majority to propose and 2/3 to ratify
D. 3/5 to propose and 3/4 to ratify
18. Which statement about the amendment process is correct?
A. The state convention method of proposing amendments has been used many times.
B. The state convention method of ratifying amendments has never been used.
C. The convention method of proposing an amendment has never been used.
D. Amendments can only be proposed by Congress.
19. No candidate receives a majority of electoral votes in a presidential election. Which institution chooses the president?
A. Senate
B. Supreme Court
C. House of Representatives
D. Cabinet
20. Which statement BEST describes the Supremacy Clause?
A. States have complete authority over the federal government.
B. Federal law always overrides every state law.
C. The Constitution and valid federal laws are the supreme law of the land.
D. The Supreme Court has unlimited power over Congress