Constitutional law
  • 1. Constitutional law is the body of law that governs the interpretation and application of a country's constitution. It establishes the framework for the organization of the government, the powers and responsibilities of government institutions, and the rights and duties of individuals. Constitutional law serves as a guiding principle for the functioning of a society, ensuring that governmental actions are in line with the constitution's provisions and that the rights of citizens are protected. It is a crucial component of a country's legal system, providing a basis for resolving disputes, upholding the rule of law, and maintaining the balance of power between different branches of government. Constitutional law is dynamic and responsive to societal changes, reflecting the evolving values and norms of a given society. It is a cornerstone of democracy, ensuring that government actions are consistent with the will of the people and that individual liberties are safeguarded.

    Which article of the US Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution?
A) Article IV
B) Article III
C) Article II
D) Article V
  • 2. What is the supremacy clause in the US Constitution?
A) Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, grants Congress the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper.
B) Article VI, Clause 2, establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.
C) The 14th Amendment, Section 1, guarantees equal protection under the law.
D) The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
  • 3. Which Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review?
A) Marbury v. Madison
B) Brown v. Board of Education
C) Roe v. Wade
D) Miranda v. Arizona
  • 4. What is the significance of the 5th Amendment?
A) Grants citizens the right to vote, regardless of race or color.
B) Prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy, guarantees due process and eminent domain protections.
C) Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
D) Establishes the bicameral structure of Congress.
  • 5. Who has the power to declare war according to the US Constitution?
A) The President
B) Congress
C) The Supreme Court
D) The Secretary of Defense
  • 6. What is the significance of the 14th Amendment?
A) Abolishes slavery.
B) Outlines the powers of the President.
C) Grants equal protection under the law and due process to all US citizens.
D) Establishes the right to a speedy trial.
  • 7. Who has the power to confirm or reject Supreme Court nominees?
A) The Vice President
B) The Senate
C) The President
D) The House of Representatives
  • 8. What does the Eighth Amendment protect against?
A) Unreasonable searches and seizures.
B) Violation of the right to counsel.
C) Cruel and unusual punishment.
D) Double jeopardy.
  • 9. Which case established the principle of separate but equal?
A) Plessy v. Ferguson
B) Korematsu v. United States
C) Griswold v. Connecticut
D) Gideon v. Wainwright
  • 10. What is the significance of the 13th Amendment?
A) Establishes the right to trial by jury.
B) Abolishes slavery in the United States.
C) Affirms the right to vote.
D) Grants equal protection under the law.
  • 11. What is the significance of the 26th Amendment?
A) Created a system for presidential succession.
B) Abolished poll taxes.
C) Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
D) Established the principle of one person, one vote.
  • 12. Which case established the right to counsel for criminal defendants?
A) Brown v. Board of Education
B) Roe v. Wade
C) Gideon v. Wainwright
D) Tinker v. Des Moines
  • 13. Which case ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?
A) Loving v. Virginia
B) Tinker v. Des Moines
C) Miranda v. Arizona
D) Engel v. Vitale
  • 14. What is the significance of the 9th Amendment?
A) Ensures the right to bear arms.
B) Grants women the right to vote.
C) Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude.
D) Establishes that rights not enumerated in the Constitution are retained by the people.
  • 15. Who is considered the 'Father of the US Constitution'?
A) Alexander Hamilton
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) James Madison
D) George Washington
  • 16. What does the Second Amendment protect?
A) The right to bear arms.
B) The right to a trial by jury.
C) The right to vote.
D) The right against self-incrimination.
  • 17. Which case affirmed the constitutional right to privacy, particularly in the context of contraception?
A) Korematsu v. United States
B) Griswold v. Connecticut
C) Engel v. Vitale
D) Plessy v. Ferguson
  • 18. What is the significance of the 7th Amendment?
A) Prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race.
B) Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
C) Grants equal protection under the law.
D) Establishes the right against self-incrimination.
  • 19. Which article of the US Constitution establishes the executive branch of government?
A) Article II
B) Article IV
C) Article III
D) Article I
  • 20. Which amendment protects the right to a fair and speedy trial?
A) First Amendment
B) Eighth Amendment
C) Fourth Amendment
D) Sixth Amendment
  • 21. Who has the power to veto legislation according to the Constitution?
A) Vice President
B) President
C) Senators
D) Speaker of the House
  • 22. Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable bail and fines?
A) Eighth Amendment
B) Sixth Amendment
C) Second Amendment
D) Seventh Amendment
  • 23. Which amendment protects citizens from the forced quartering of soldiers?
A) Third Amendment
B) Second Amendment
C) Fifth Amendment
D) Seventh Amendment
  • 24. What is the minimum age to serve as President of the United States according to the Constitution?
A) 30
B) 35
C) 40
D) 45
  • 25. Which amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination?
A) First Amendment
B) Tenth Amendment
C) Fifth Amendment
D) Seventh Amendment
  • 26. Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
A) Fifth Amendment
B) Seventh Amendment
C) Eighth Amendment
D) Tenth Amendment
  • 27. Which amendment protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms?
A) Second Amendment
B) Fourth Amendment
C) Tenth Amendment
D) Eighth Amendment
  • 28. What is the standard required for a criminal conviction in the United States?
A) Clear and convincing evidence
B) Preponderance of the evidence
C) Probable cause
D) Beyond a reasonable doubt
  • 29. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
A) Administrative
B) Executive
C) Legislative
D) Judicial
  • 30. How many amendments are there in the US Constitution?
A) 30
B) 27
C) 20
D) 25
  • 31. What is the power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?
A) Pardon
B) Override
C) Bill Signing
D) Veto
  • 32. What is the term for the power of the courts to review laws and actions of the government?
A) Executive Order
B) Legislative Oversight
C) Judicial Review
D) Administrative Discretion
  • 33. Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
A) Thurgood Marshall
B) Ruth Bader Ginsburg
C) John Roberts
D) Antonin Scalia
  • 34. In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
A) 1788
B) 1776
C) 1796
D) 1808
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