Political Science, U.S. Constitution Quiz
How good is your political knowledge? How much do you know about the U. S. Constitution? This quiz covers the Articles of Confederation and the U. S. Constitution. The federal system of government, citizenship, and Georgia Constitution. If you are aware of all these topics, it will be a good practice quiz for you. Even if you miss out on something, you will get the correct answer instantly. Go for it, and learn something new too. Also, share the quiz with others who wish to know more about U. S. Politics.
- 1.
Which of the following is not usually a general characteristic of a Constitution?
- A.
Orders the government into a specific structure and form.
- B.
Provides the fundamental law of the society it is to govern.
- C.
Limits the government's power and spells out specific individual powers.
- D.
Protects individual rights and removes them from the governmental decision process.
- E.
Establishes a set of guidelines that are recommended to be followed by the government
Correct Answer
E. Establishes a set of guidelines that are recommended to be followed by the governmentExplanation
Constitutions are not mere recommendations but are set of strict limits and powers as specifically spelled out in the constitution.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Loosely bound members with no common commander and a failure to take unified action are common historical traits of what kind of organization?
- A.
A Dynastic Empire
- B.
A Constitutional Republic
- C.
A League of Sovereign States
- D.
A Parliamentary Monarchy
- E.
A Dictatorship
Correct Answer
C. A League of Sovereign StatesExplanation
A League of Sovereign State or a Confederation, is a loosely bound group with very limited or no centralized control.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government was:
- A.
Too powerful and oppressive to the states.
- B.
Too weak in relation to the state governments.
- C.
Considered to be too similar to the British form of government.
- D.
Virtually unlimited in its ability to control all aspects of government.
- E.
Exactly as our federal government is structured today
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B. Too weak in relation to the state governments.Explanation
Under the Articles of Confederation, the individual states were sovereign and were not unified under a strong centralized government.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following was not a challenge faced by the framers of the Constitution?
- A.
Large states wanted more representation than smaller states based on population.
- B.
Smaller states wanted equal representation in Congress without regard to population.
- C.
A strong distrust of a powerful and centralized national government.
- D.
Creating a centralized government with enough checks and balances to avoid tyranny.
- E.
Several states wanted to secede and form their own government.
Correct Answer
E. Several states wanted to secede and form their own government.Explanation
Secession was not an issue faced until after the constitution was enacted.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Preamble to the Constitution established one of the following:
- A.
People as the rightful source of the power of the government.
- B.
The form and structure of the government.
- C.
A Union where none had existed before.
- D.
The office of the President and Vice President.
- E.
The basic Bill of Rights.
Correct Answer
A. People as the rightful source of the power of the government.Explanation
The preamble established that the people formed the government and are thereby its rightful source of authority.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following would not be considered an aim of the Constitution:
- A.
War powers and national defense.
- B.
Justice and protection of liberty.
- C.
Common welfare and well being of citizens.
- D.
Limits of personal freedom
Correct Answer
D. Limits of personal freedomExplanation
The constitution is concerned with limiting the government's ability to restrict personal freedoms.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which one of the following is not included in Article 1 of the Constitution
- A.
Freedom of Religion and the Press.
- B.
The legislative powers of Congress.
- C.
Procedural rules were governing speeches on the floor of Congress.
- D.
Powers unique to the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- E.
None of the Above.
Correct Answer
A. Freedom of Religion and the Press.Explanation
Freedom of Religion and the Press is established in the 1st Amendment to the Constitution.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which one of the following is laid out in Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution:
- A.
Apportionment of direct taxes and representation based on population.
- B.
Elections and Electors.
- C.
Term lengths for office.
- D.
Qualifications for office.
- E.
The establishment of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Correct Answer
E. The establishment of the Senate and the House of Representatives.Explanation
A-D are spelled out in sections 2 and 3 of Article one of the Constitution.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which one of the following is not included in Article II of the Constitution:
- A.
Authority to convene both houses of Congress.
- B.
The right to keep and bear arms.
- C.
Civilian power over the military.
- D.
Authority for nominating and appointing judges and other officers.
- E.
Authority for granting pardons
Correct Answer
B. The right to keep and bear arms.Explanation
The right to keep and bear arms is the 2nd amendment to the Constitution.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Article II of the Constituion which of the following:
- A.
The Unitary Office of the President.
- B.
The Electoral College
- C.
Qualifications for the Office of President
- D.
The Oath of Office of the President
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
All of these items are established in Article II of the Constitution.Rate this question:
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- 11.
According to the Constitution, a bill becomes law once each of the following happens, except:
- A.
It is passed by a majority in both houses of Congress.
- B.
It is passed by both houses of Congress, and it is signed by the President.
- C.
Ten days have elapsed after it is passed by a majority of both houses of Congress, if Congress is in session.
- D.
It is vetoed by the President, but is subsequently passed by a super majority of both houses of Congress,
- E.
None of the above. They would all become law
Correct Answer
A. It is passed by a majority in both houses of Congress.Explanation
Simple passage is not enough to become law if the bill is not signed within ten days after passage and Congress is not in session or if the President vetoes the bill.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which one of the following is not stated in Article VI of the Constitution:
- A.
Laws must be consistent with the Constitution.
- B.
Treaties between the United States and other nations, once ratified by a 2/3rds majority of the Senate, hold the same force of law as the Constitution.
- C.
All office holders must take an oath on the Holy Bible to uphold and support the Constitution
- D.
Expressly forbids a religious test for qualification to any office.
- E.
The Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land."
Correct Answer
C. All office holders must take an oath on the Holy Bible to upHold and support the ConstitutionExplanation
All office holders must take an oath to support the Constitution, but there is no requirement to swear on a bible.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The 1st amendment to the Constitution:
- A.
Forbids an official establishment of religion
- B.
Guarantees Freedom of Speech
- C.
Guarantees Freedom of the Press
- D.
Guarantees Freedom to Assemble and Petition
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
The 1st amendment to the Constitution encompasses all of the statements mentioned. It prohibits the government from establishing an official religion, allows individuals the freedom to express their opinions and beliefs through speech, grants the freedom of the press to report and publish information, and ensures the right to gather peacefully and petition the government for grievances. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which one of the following statements about warrants is not true:
- A.
Warrants are court orders or commands that must be followed.
- B.
The warrant does not need to identify specific items to be seized.
- C.
There must be probable cause for a warrant to be issued.
- D.
Someone must swear an oath stating there is probable cause.
- E.
The Warrant must specifically describe the place to be searched.
Correct Answer
B. The warrant does not need to identify specific items to be seized.Explanation
The correct answer is that the warrant does not need to identify specific items to be seized. Warrants are court orders or commands that must be followed. In order for a warrant to be issued, there must be probable cause, and someone must swear an oath stating there is probable cause. Additionally, the warrant must specifically describe the place to be searched. However, it is not necessary for the warrant to identify specific items to be seized, as the purpose of the warrant is to authorize a search for any relevant evidence or items that may be discovered during the search.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Amendments V and VI are commonly referred to as:
- A.
The "Due Process Clause."
- B.
The "Miranda Rights."
- C.
The "Rights of the Accused."
- D.
The "Civil Rights Act."
- E.
The "Bill of Rights."
Correct Answer
C. The "Rights of the Accused."Explanation
Articles V and VI outline the "Rights of the Accused."Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which one of the following is a right is established in the 5th Amendment to the Constitution:
- A.
To be informed of the accusation.
- B.
Trial by a jury.
- C.
Right to an attorney.
- D.
To not be forced to testify against oneself.
- E.
To be confronted by the witnesses against themself.
Correct Answer
D. To not be forced to testify against oneself.Explanation
All the other rights a listed in Article VIRate this question:
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- 17.
Which one of the following amendments was not passed within the first five years after the Civil War?
- A.
The 12 amendment
- B.
The 13th amendment
- C.
The 14th amendment
- D.
The 15th amendment
Correct Answer
A. The 12 amendmentExplanation
The 12th amendment, ratified in 1795, changed the way in which the President and Vice President were selected.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The __ ammendment abloished slavery
Correct Answer
13
13th
thirteenth
thirteen
XIIIExplanation
The 13th amendment abolished slavery.Rate this question:
- 19.
The __ ammendment provided the first clear definition of citizenship and the rights therof.
Correct Answer
14
14th
fourteen
fourteenth
XIVExplanation
The correct answer is the 14th amendment. The 14th amendment to the United States Constitution provided the first clear definition of citizenship and the rights thereof. It was ratified in 1868 and granted equal protection under the law to all citizens, regardless of race or ethnicity. This amendment played a crucial role in the civil rights movement and continues to be a cornerstone of American civil rights law.Rate this question:
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The __ ammendment removed race as a barrier to voting rights.
Correct Answer
15
15th
fifteen
fifteenth
XVExplanation
The correct answer is 15th. The 15th amendment to the United States Constitution removed race as a barrier to voting rights. This amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibited the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. It was a significant step towards ensuring equal voting rights for all citizens, particularly African Americans who had previously been denied this fundamental right.Rate this question:
- 21.
The __ ammendment provided for the direct election of Senators via a popular vote.
Correct Answer
17
17th
seventeen
seventeenth
XVIIExplanation
The correct answer is the 17th amendment. This amendment to the United States Constitution established the direct election of Senators by the people, rather than by state legislatures. Prior to the 17th amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures. The amendment was ratified in 1913 and aimed to increase democracy and accountability in the election process.Rate this question:
- 22.
The __ ammendment provided for Women's suffrage.
Correct Answer
19
19th
nineteenth
nineteen
XIXExplanation
The correct answer is 19th. The 19th amendment to the United States Constitution provided for women's suffrage, granting women the right to vote. This amendment was ratified in 1920 and marked a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality and women's rights. The amendment states that "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."Rate this question:
- 23.
The __ ammendment oulawed poll taxes
Correct Answer
24th
24
twentyfour
twentyfourth
XXIVExplanation
The correct answer is the 24th amendment. This amendment was ratified in 1964 and it prohibited the use of poll taxes in federal elections. Poll taxes were a form of voter suppression that required individuals to pay a fee in order to vote, which disproportionately affected low-income and minority voters. The 24th amendment aimed to ensure equal access to the voting booth by eliminating this discriminatory practice.Rate this question:
- 24.
The __ ammendment set the voting age at 18.
Correct Answer
26
26th
twentysixth
twentysix
XXVIExplanation
The correct answer is 26, 26th, twentysixth, twentysix, XXVI. The 26th amendment to the Constitution of the United States established that the voting age would be set at 18. This amendment was ratified in 1971, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, giving more individuals the right to vote in federal elections.Rate this question:
- 25.
Taken together, the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments caused what effect on overall democracy:
- A.
Contraction
- B.
Extension
- C.
Conversion
- D.
Explosion
- E.
Retraction
Correct Answer
B. ExtensionExplanation
It extended and expanded democracy by increasing the pool of voters.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which one of the following is true regarding the 1800 presidential campaign between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams:
- A.
Was a spirited but cordial contest between two friends and co-writers of the declaration of Independence.
- B.
Was an acrimonious and bitter fight between two rivals with frequent and sharp personal attacks.
- C.
Split the government, with the Republicans winning the Presidency but the Federalists gaining Congress.
- D.
Produced the smallest Electoral College margin of victory ever, with Jefferson winning by one electoral vote.
Correct Answer
B. Was an acrimonious and bitter fight between two rivals with frequent and sharp personal attacks.Explanation
Jefferson did not win by the election of the electoral college because no one got the majority of electors. He was elected by congress. The republicans became the majority in congress after a very bitter and attack-filled campaign.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Jefferson's inaugural address had a theme:
- A.
Reconciliation, tolerance, and understanding.
- B.
Arrogance, intolerance, and swift justice.
- C.
Unity, peace, and hope.
- D.
Change, tranquility, and fiscal responsibility.
- E.
Benevolence, indignation, and frugality.
Correct Answer
A. Reconciliation, tolerance, and understanding.Explanation
Jefferson's inaugural address had a theme of reconciliation, tolerance, and understanding. This means that Jefferson emphasized the importance of coming together, being accepting of others, and seeking mutual understanding. These values promote harmony and unity among people, which would have been crucial during Jefferson's presidency. This theme suggests that Jefferson aimed to foster a peaceful and cooperative society, where differences are respected and conflicts are resolved through dialogue and understanding.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which one of the following was not a belief of Jefferson in regards to a citizen-government relationship?
- A.
Government should restrain men from injuring one another.
- B.
Government should generally leave men free to regulate their own pursuits.
- C.
Citizens should be allowed the acquisitions of their own industry.
- D.
Citizens should be free from any government restrictions.
- E.
Maximum liberty and a limited government.
Correct Answer
D. Citizens should be free from any government restrictions.Explanation
Jefferson believed in a government that only restricted what it needed to guarantee freedom and inalienable rights.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following is true regarding the 1860 Presidential election:
- A.
Lincoln won a majority of the Electoral College votes.
- B.
Lincoln won a majority of the popular votes.
- C.
The Democrats fielded two candidates for President.
- D.
Lincoln was the most popular politician at the time.
- E.
The southern states did not send Electors to vote
Correct Answer
A. Lincoln won a majority of the Electoral College votes.Explanation
Lincoln won a plurality of the popular vote, but a majority of the electoral college, in which all states sent electors, due to the democratic fielding two candidates, including the most popular politician of the day, Stephen Douglas.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following did Lincoln not discuss In his 1st inaugural address:
- A.
His intent to abolish slavery
- B.
Issues not decided or resolved in the Constitution.
- C.
Majority acquiescence to the minority.
- D.
Majority Rule
- E.
Secession
Correct Answer
A. His intent to abolish slaveryExplanation
Lincoln did not feel he had the authority or right to abolish slavery and had no intention of doing so.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following countries would not be considered to have a federal system of government:
- A.
United States of America
- B.
France
- C.
Germany
- D.
Mexico
- E.
India
Correct Answer
B. FranceExplanation
France has a Unitary or Central governmentRate this question:
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Which one of the following is not a feature of a federal system of government:
- A.
Uniform laws across a nation.
- B.
A national government.
- C.
National, state, and local governments overlapping functions
- D.
Shared power between federal and state governments.
Correct Answer
A. Uniform laws across a nation.Explanation
Uniform laws and policies are only possible under a unitarian government.Rate this question:
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Which of the following would not be considered an advantage of a federal system of government:
- A.
Diversity and a diffusion of power.
- B.
Local governments can handle local problems.
- C.
State governments may resist national policies.
- D.
Experimentation and Innovation
- E.
More access to political participation.
Correct Answer
C. State governments may resist national policies.Explanation
In a federal system of government, state governments having the ability to resist national policies would not be considered an advantage. This is because it can lead to conflicts and hinder the implementation of cohesive national policies. The other options, such as diversity and diffusion of power, local governments handling local problems, experimentation and innovation, and more access to political participation, are generally seen as advantages of a federal system.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following is not correct in how the Constitution establishes our federal form of governments.
- A.
Article I - Seats in Congress are allotted to the states.
- B.
Article II - Electors are allotted to the states.
- C.
Article III - The reserved power of the states.
- D.
Article IV - Defines relations between the states and how to create new states.
- E.
Articles V, VI - Process for the states to amend and ratify the Constitution.
Correct Answer
C. Article III - The reserved power of the states.Explanation
The reserved power of the states was established in the 10th amendment.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following resulted from Reagan's view of federalism?
- A.
Huge cuts in federal spending during Reagan's administration.
- B.
Large reductions in domestic spending for welfare and social programs.
- C.
A reduction in the national debt.
- D.
Increased funding for education
- E.
Cuts in military spending.
Correct Answer
B. Large reductions in domestic spending for welfare and social programs.Explanation
Reagan increased federal spending and the national debt but made large cuts in domestic and social programs such as welfare, education, and housing.Rate this question:
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Based on federal funding to the states, which one of the following would not be considered a nationally or federally controlled issue
- A.
Medicaid
- B.
Agriculture
- C.
Education
- D.
Transportation
- E.
Housing
Correct Answer
B. AgricultureExplanation
Housing, medicaid, education, and transportation make up 96% of federal aid to the states.Rate this question:
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- 37.
Between 1776 and 1983, Georgia had how many different constitutions?
- A.
1
- B.
13
- C.
5
- D.
10
- E.
2
Correct Answer
D. 10Explanation
Between 1776 and 1983, Georgia had 10 different constitutions. This means that the state of Georgia went through significant changes in its governance and legal framework over the course of those years. Each constitution likely reflected the social, political, and economic conditions of the time, as well as the evolving values and priorities of the people of Georgia.Rate this question:
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An amendment to the Consitutution of the State of Georgia is not valid until passed by:
- A.
A majority of voters in a state election
- B.
A 2/3rds majority in the state legislature
- C.
A majority of the qualified voters in a state election
- D.
A roll call vote in the state legislature
- E.
A 2/3rds majority of voters in a state election
Correct Answer
C. A majority of the qualified voters in a state electionExplanation
In order for an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia to be valid, it must be passed by a majority of the qualified voters in a state election. This means that the amendment must receive the support of more than half of the eligible voters in the state. This ensures that the decision to amend the Constitution is made by the people of Georgia, who have the ultimate authority in determining the laws and regulations that govern their state.Rate this question:
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- 39.
The Georgia legislature is comprised of 56 state senators and ____ state representatives
Correct Answer
180
one hundred and eighty
one hundred eightyExplanation
The Georgia legislature consists of 56 state senators and 180 state representatives.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following is not an elected office in the state of Georgia:
- A.
Commissioner of Agriculture
- B.
Commissioner of Labor
- C.
State School Superintendent
- D.
Commissioner of Public Safety
- E.
Commissioner of Insurance
Correct Answer
D. Commissioner of Public SafetyExplanation
The Commissioner of Public Safety is not an elected office in the state of Georgia. This position is typically appointed by the governor rather than being elected by the public. The Commissioner of Public Safety is responsible for overseeing law enforcement agencies, emergency management, and public safety initiatives in the state.Rate this question:
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