United States Constitutional Law and Federalism Quiz

Explore key aspects of US Constitutional Law with this quiz. From the legislative branch to landmark Supreme Court cases, challenge yourself now!

#1

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
#2

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
#3

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#4

Which constitutional amendment grants citizenship to 'all persons born or naturalized in the United States'?

Fifteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Seventeenth Amendment
#5

Which constitutional amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?

Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#6

What is the significance of the case 'Marbury v. Madison' (1803)?

Established judicial review
Declared income tax unconstitutional
Established the principle of eminent domain
Confirmed the power of the president to grant pardons
#7

Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#8

Which Supreme Court case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
#9

What is the 'commerce clause' in the U.S. Constitution primarily associated with?

Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce
Executive privilege
The right to bear arms
The establishment clause
#10

What is the significance of the case 'Miranda v. Arizona' (1966)?

Established the 'exclusionary rule'
Established the right to counsel during police interrogation
Declared affirmative action unconstitutional
Established the principle of double jeopardy
#11

In the context of federalism, what does the term 'dual sovereignty' refer to?

The division of powers between federal and state governments
The principle of separation of powers
The authority of local governments
The power of the president to veto legislation
#12

What is the 'full faith and credit' clause of the U.S. Constitution related to?

Extradition and recognition of state laws
Freedom of speech
Presidential pardons
Right to a fair trial
#13

In the context of the First Amendment, what does the term 'prior restraint' refer to?

Government censorship before publication
The right to a fair trial
Freedom of assembly
The right to bear arms
#14

What does the 'takings clause' of the Fifth Amendment address?

The right to a speedy trial
The power of eminent domain
Protection against self-incrimination
The right to privacy
#15

Which landmark Supreme Court case held that the right to privacy is implicit in the Constitution?

Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona

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