#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#2
Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?
President
Congress
Supreme Court
Joint Chiefs of Staff
#3
Which branch of government has the power to interpret laws according to the U.S. Constitution?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
None of the above
#4
What does the 'Supremacy Clause' in the U.S. Constitution establish?
The supremacy of the federal government over state governments
The supremacy of state governments over the federal government
The equality of power between federal and state governments
None of the above
#5
What is the purpose of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Guarantees freedom of speech
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Establishes the right to bear arms
Ensures the right to a fair trial
#6
What is the purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Guarantees freedom of speech
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Establishes the right to bear arms
Ensures the right to a fair trial
#7
Which principle in the U.S. Constitution divides power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Limited government
#8
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
#9
What is the significance of the case 'Marbury v. Madison' in U.S. constitutional law?
Established the power of judicial review
Confirmed the president's authority over congressional laws
Limited the scope of the commerce clause
Extended the right to privacy
#10
What does the term 'judicial review' refer to in the context of U.S. constitutional law?
The power of the executive branch to interpret laws
The power of the legislative branch to interpret laws
The power of the judicial branch to interpret laws
The power of the states to interpret federal laws
#11
What is the purpose of the writ of habeas corpus in the U.S. Constitution?
To protect against self-incrimination
To ensure the right to a speedy trial
To prevent cruel and unusual punishment
To challenge the legality of one's imprisonment
#12
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law?
Fifth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
#13
What is the significance of the case 'Brown v. Board of Education' in U.S. constitutional law?
Established the principle of 'separate but equal'
Overturned the doctrine of 'separate but equal'
Limited the scope of the First Amendment
Expanded the powers of the executive branch
#14
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
#15
What is the significance of the case 'Gideon v. Wainwright' in U.S. constitutional law?
Established the right to a fair trial
Expanded the protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Established the right to an attorney for defendants in criminal cases
Limited the scope of the First Amendment