Constitutional Principles and Evolution Quiz

Test your understanding of constitutional law with these key questions on principles, amendments, and government powers.

#1

Which of the following principles establishes that no person or government is above the law?

Rule of Law
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Federalism
#2

In which document are the basic principles and laws of a nation typically codified?

Constitution
Legislation
Executive Orders
Judicial Opinions
#3

Which principle refers to the division of governmental power between a central authority and constituent political units?

Federalism
Judicial Review
Elastic Clause
Bill of Rights
#4

Which constitutional principle allows the judiciary to review the constitutionality of laws and government actions?

Judicial Review
Rule of Law
Eminent Domain
Ex Post Facto
#5

Which principle of the Constitution establishes that power is shared between the federal and state governments?

Federalism
Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
#6

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
#7

Which of the following principles holds that government power should be divided among different branches to prevent abuse of power?

Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
Federalism
Elastic Clause
#8

Which of the following constitutional amendments guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#9

Which amendment to the United States Constitution grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the country?

Fourteenth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Twenty-Second Amendment
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
#10

Which principle allows the federal government to make laws that are necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers?

Necessary and Proper Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
#11

Which principle allows the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and determine the constitutionality of laws?

Judicial Review
Elastic Clause
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
#12

Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
#13

Which constitutional principle allows the federal government to expand its powers to address new issues?

Elastic Clause
Bill of Attainder
Ex Post Facto
Habeas Corpus
#14

Which constitutional principle establishes that governmental authority is derived from the consent of the governed?

Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Judicial Review
Elastic Clause
#15

Which principle allows Congress to make laws necessary for executing its enumerated powers, even if not explicitly stated in the Constitution?

Necessary and Proper Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
#16

Which constitutional principle states that federal law prevails over conflicting state laws?

Supremacy Clause
Elastic Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Equal Protection Clause
#17

Which constitutional principle establishes that the federal government cannot interfere with religious practices?

Free Exercise Clause
Establishment Clause
Commerce Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause

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