Discovering Our Past: The American Journey to World War I

Chapter 4: The Constitution

Self-Check Quiz

1
Which of the following individuals wrote the Preamble to the Constitution?
A)George Washington
B)James Madison
C)Gouverneur Morris
D)Benjamin Franklin
2
Which principle of the Constitution divides the government into three branches?
A)republicanism
B)separation of powers
C)checks and balances
D)federalism
3
Which government power does the Constitution reserve for the federal government?
A)reserved
B)implied
C)enumerated
D)concurrent
4
The Supreme Court can use __________ to examine laws and determine their constitutionality.
A)habeus corpus
B)ex parte
C)checks and balances
D)judicial review
5
What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
A)to create an executive branch
B)to add district courts to the federal court system
C)to create rules for Congress
D)to denounce Britain's control of the Americas
6
Under which role does the president direct foreign policy?
A)Chief Executive
B)Commander In Chief
C)Chief Diplomat
D)Chief of State
7
Which amendment guarantees due process of law?
A)Fifth
B)Second
C)First
D)Tenth
8
What is the process through which a person of foreign birth becomes a U.S. citizen?
A)immigration
B)naturalization
C)assimilation
D)intimidation
9
Which president warned Americans against political parties?
A)George Washington
B)Alexander Hamilton
C)James Madison
D)Thomas Jefferson
10
Citizens are expected to fulfill certain duties, including obeying laws and __________.
A)defending the nation
B)voting
C)respecting diversity
D)supporting your family
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