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Key Concepts in the U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz

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Which document outlines the fundamental principles and laws of the United States?

Constitution

Explanation

Foundation of US legal system.

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

James Madison

Explanation

Primary author of the US Constitution.

What is the term length for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

2 years

Explanation

House members' term duration.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

First Amendment

Explanation

Protects basic freedoms.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Thirteenth Amendment

Explanation

Abolished involuntary servitude.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To protect individual liberties

Explanation

Safeguards personal freedoms.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?

Judicial Branch

Explanation

Interprets laws for constitutionality.

What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?

35 years

Explanation

Age qualification for senators.

Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?

Congress

Explanation

Constitutionally delegated authority.

#10

Which branch of government has the authority to impeach federal officials?

Legislative Branch

Explanation

Congressional power to remove officials.

#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

Explanation

Federal laws prevail over state laws.

#12

What is the purpose of the 'checks and balances' system in the U.S. government?

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

Explanation

Balances power among branches.

#13

What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case?

Established judicial review

Explanation

Defined court's power to review laws.

#14

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the process for presidential succession?

Twenty-Fifth Amendment

Explanation

Specifies presidential succession.

#15

What is the process called by which the Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of laws?

Judicial review

Explanation

Court's power to assess laws.

Key Concepts in the U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz

Which document outlines the fundamental principles and laws of the United States?

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

What is the term length for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?

What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?

Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?

Which branch of government has the authority to impeach federal officials?

What is the 'Supremacy Clause' in the U.S. Constitution?

What is the purpose of the 'checks and balances' system in the U.S. government?

What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the process for presidential succession?

What is the process called by which the Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of laws?

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