Question

The principle that society is governed by laws, not people, and that even the government must follow the law is called

a
rule of law
b
popular sovereignty
c
preamble
d
Supreme Court
Question 27 (1 point)
Which amendment established direct, popular voting to select Senators?

a
15th
b
17th
c
11th
d
13th
Question 28 (1 point)
The 22nd amendment..

a
established date term starts for the President to Jan. 20th & Congress Jan 3rd.
b
limits the # of times one can be elected to the office of the President.
c
is Prohibition.
d
is the right to remain silent.
Question 29 (1 point)
What is the 5th Amendment?

a
No excessive bail or cruel/unusual punishment
b
Right to bear arms
c
Right to remain silent (not self-incriminate)
d
Must have a search warrant
Question 30 (1 point)
Which amendment establishes succession/order (if President should die) to be the President?

a
26th
b
11th
c
25th
d
21st
Question 31 (1 point)
The judicial branch also has the power to interpret the Constitution, which is called

a
separation of power
b
judicial review
c
checks and balances
d
Federalism
Question 32 (1 point)
Woman gained the right to vote (suffrage) in 1919, with the passage of the ____ amendment.

a
19th
b
26th
c
25th
d
13th
Question 33 (1 point)
If a law is not written in the constitution, the states (constitution) decides.

a
9th
b
5th
c
10th
d
1st
Question 34 (1 point)
What information must be included in the search warrant?

a
Probable cause and what they are searching for.
b
Were they are searching and what they are searching for.
c
Were they are searching and who previously lived at the residence
d
none of these answers
Question 35 (1 point)
Like of separation of power, this gives each branch the ability to restrain certain actions the other branches take.

a
Supreme Court
b
separation of power
c
limited government
d
checks and balances
Question 36 (1 point)
Who makes up Congress?

a
House and Judges
b
Judges and President
c
House and Senate
d
Senate and President
Question 37 (1 point)
What is the job of the Executive branch?

a
make laws
b
enforce laws
c
interpret/judge laws
d
none of these
Question 38 (1 point)
Which amendment repealed (got rid of) the 18th Amendment?

a
21st
b
20th
c
27th
d
19th
Question 39 (1 point)
Which article established the judicial branch?

a
Article 4
b
Article 3
c
Article 2
d
Article 1
Question 40 (1 point)
What is the 3rd Amendment?

a
Right to bear arms
b
Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, & Petition
c
No quartering of soldiers
d
Right to remain silent
Question 41 (1 point)
Police must have a search warrant to enter property is the

a
5th amendment.
b
3rd amendment.
c
1st amendment
d
4th amendment.
Question 42 (1 point)
What does the 23rd amendment do?

a
abolished slavery
b
Grants Washington D.C. electors for the Presidential election
c
Provides procedure for electing the President and Vice President
d
Repealed the 18th amendment
Question 43 (1 point)
What did the 13th amendment do?

a
abolished slavery
b
equal protection and citizenship
c
Prohibition of alcohol
d
The people elect the Senators
Question 44 (1 point)
What is the 8th Amendment?

a
Right to a speedy trail
b
Must have a search warrant
c
If you sue in civil court, it must be for at least $20.
d
No cruel/unusual punishment or excessive bail
Question 45 (1 point)
Besides a right to a speedy and public trial in the 6th amendment, what else is part of it?

a
right to bear arms
b
Right to a lawyer and bail
c
If you sue in civil court, it must be for at least $20
d
Right to have a lawyer (counsel) & face your accuser
Question 46 (1 point)
To prevent 1 branch of gov't from having too power, gov't created 3 branches within itself to add a layer of security

a
separation of power
b
judicial review
c
consent of the governed
d
federalism
Question 47 (1 point)
Which article established the Legislative branch?

a
Article 7
b
Article 3
c
Article 5
d
Article 1
Question 48 (1 point)
Which amendment prohibited the manufacturing, transporation, & sale of alcohol?

a
21st
b
18th
c
23rd
d
19th
Question 49 (1 point)
The freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition is the

a
2nd
b
6th
c
1st
d
4th
Question 50 (1 point)
Who makes up the Executive branch of government?

a
House + Senate=Congress
b
President/Vice President/Cabinet Members
c
Judges
d
none of these answer
Question 51 (1 point)
If a law is not written in the constitution and states don't have a law, then the people decide. Which amendment is this?

a
5th
b
9th
c
10th
d
7th

Answer 1

Q26: a (rule of law)
Q27: b (17th)
Q28: b (limits number of times one can be elected President)
Q29: c (right to remain silent / not self-incriminate)
Q30: c (25th)
Q31: b (judicial review)
Q32: a (19th)
Q33: c (10th)
Q34: a (probable cause and what they are searching for)
Q35: d (checks and balances)
Q36: c (House and Senate)
Q37: b (enforce laws)
Q38: a (21st)
Q39: b (Article 3)
Q40: c (no quartering of soldiers)
Q41: d (4th amendment)
Q42: b (grants D.C. electors for Presidential election)
Q43: a (abolished slavery)
Q44: d (no cruel/unusual punishment or excessive bail)
Q45: d (right to have a lawyer & face your accuser)
Q46: a (separation of power)
Q47: d (Article 1)
Q48: b (18th)
Q49: c (1st)
Q50: b (President/Vice President/Cabinet)
Q51: b (9th)