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