Civil Service Exam General Information: Constitution 2

Question 1

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch of government?

Accepted Answer

Article I

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Article II

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Article III

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Article IV

Question 2

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses which principle?

Accepted Answer

Powers reserved to the states and the people

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Freedom of speech

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Right to bear arms

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Protection against unreasonable searches

Question 3

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Ten

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Five

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Eight

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Twelve

Question 4

The system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution means that:

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Each branch has the power to limit the actions of the other branches

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Each branch of government operates completely independently

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The judiciary has supreme authority over all other branches

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The President can override any act of Congress

Question 5

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution establishes that:

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Federal law takes precedence over conflicting state laws

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The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land

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The President has supreme executive authority

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Constitutional amendments require unanimous state approval

Question 6

Which branch of government has the constitutional power to declare war?

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The Legislative Branch (Congress)

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The Executive Branch (President)

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The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

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The power is shared equally between the President and Congress