Chapter 2 – The U.S Constitution Overview Quiz
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Which Article of the US Constitution outlines the process of constitutional amendment?

  • Article II
  • Article III
  • Article V (correct)
  • Article I
  • Which amendments in the Bill of Rights are considered 'criminal due process rights'?

  • Amendments 4, 5, 6, and 8 (correct)
  • Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 7
  • Amendments 2, 5, 6, and 8
  • Amendments 3, 4, 6, and 10
  • What is the concept of the Supremacy Clause in the US Constitution?

  • State laws prevail over conflicting national laws.
  • Neither state nor national laws prevail.
  • Both state and national laws prevail equally.
  • National laws prevail over conflicting state laws. (correct)
  • What type of committees include members of both chambers of Congress?

    <p>Joint Committees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Article of the US Constitution describes the powers and structure of the judicial branch?

    <p>Article III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main factor in the eventual ratification of the US Constitution?

    <p>The promise that a bill of rights would be added</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept in the US Constitution states that national laws take precedence over conflicting state laws?

    <p>Supremacy Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter focuses on the structure and powers of the judicial branch in the US Constitution?

    <p>Chapter 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which freedoms are NOT explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights?

    <p>Freedom of Religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Framers aim to create by structuring Congress to be responsive to the needs and will of the people?

    <p>A Representative Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which chapter is the process of constitutional amendment outlined?

    <p>Chapter 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What committees are designed to include members from both chambers of Congress?

    <p>Joint Committees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter focuses on criminal due process rights in the US Constitution?

    <p>Chapter 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of creating a legislature that can check the power of the US President?

    <p>To ensure a balanced government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Criminal due process rights' are associated with which amendments in the Bill of Rights?

    <p>Amendment 4, 5, 6, and 8.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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