UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which branch of the United States government is represented by Congress (consisting of the
Senate and House of Representatives)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Legislative
Which branch of the United States government is represented by the President and Vice
President? - CORRECT ANSWER - Executive
Which branch of the United States Government is represented by the Supreme Court (and
inferior courts)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Judicial
What are the three branches of the United States government? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Which branch of United States government is established by Article I of the Constitution? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Legislative (Congress)
Which branch of United States government is established by Article II of the Constitution? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Executive (President and Vice President)
Which branch of United States government is established by Article III of the Constitution? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Judicial (Courts)
What does the 1st Amendment of the Constitution guarantee? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Freedom of religion
2. Freedom of speech
3. Freedom of the press
4. The right to peaceful assembly
, 5. The right to petition the government for a redress of grievances
What does the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution guarantee? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The right to keep and bear arms
What does the 3rd Amendment of the Constitution prohibit? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Quartering of soldiers in private homes
What does the 4th Amendment of the Constitution prohibit? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Unreasonable search and seizure
What does the 5th Amendment of the Constitution guarantee? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Due process of law
What does the 6th Amendment of the Constitution guarantee? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
A speedy and public trial
2. A jury
3. Information about the nature and cause of any accusations
4. The opportunity to confront accusers
5. A process for obtaining favorable witnesses
6. A lawyer
What does the 7th Amendment of the Constitution guarantee? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
civil jury trial in cases where the matter exceeds $20 in value
What does the 8th Amendment of the Constitution prohibit? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Excessive bail
2. Excessive fines
3. Cruel and unusual punishments