#1
Which document outlines the fundamental principles and laws of the United States?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
#2
Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
#3
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
#4
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#5
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
#6
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To declare independence from Britain
To outline the structure of the federal government
To protect individual liberties
To establish the electoral college system
#7
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Federal Reserve Branch
#8
What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?
25 years
30 years
35 years
40 years
#9
Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?
The President
Congress
Supreme Court
Joint Chiefs of Staff
#10
Which branch of government has the authority to impeach federal officials?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Military Branch
#11
What is the 'Supremacy Clause' in the U.S. Constitution?
States that federal law takes precedence over state laws when there is a conflict
Establishes the supremacy of the President
Outlines the process of amending the Constitution
Specifies the powers of the Supreme Court
#12
What is the purpose of the 'checks and balances' system in the U.S. government?
To ensure each branch of government has equal power
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To streamline the legislative process
To expedite the judicial review process
#13
What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case?
Established judicial review
Established the Bill of Rights
Abolished slavery
Declared the president's power to veto legislation
#14
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the process for presidential succession?
Twelfth Amendment
Seventeenth Amendment
Twenty-Fifth Amendment
Twenty-Seventh Amendment
#15
What is the process called by which the Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of laws?
Judicial review
Executive review
Legislative review
Constitutional review