WorksheetsThe US Constitution
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Written freedoms that a government promises to protect; the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Compromise
d)
Federal System
2.
A principle of the US Constitution that establishes the division of power between the national government and the states.
a)
Federal System
b)
Commerce
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Articles of Confederation
3.
to change, add or alter
a)
amend
b)
compromise
c)
commerce
d)
currency
4.
trade/business
a)
commerce
b)
currency
c)
compromise
d)
amend
5.
Each side gives up an agreement
a)
constitution
b)
compromise
c)
currency
d)
republic
6.
Person who opposed the U.S. Constitution.
a)
Anti-Federalist
b)
Federalist
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Confederation
7.
The first American constitution, passed in 1777 which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Constitution
d)
Federalist
8.
A principle of the United States Constitution that safeguards against the abuse of of power by giving each branch of government the powers to prevent the other branches from having too much power.
a)
Federal System
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Reservation of Powers
9.
A government in which one person or a small group of people hold complete authority.
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Republic
c)
Commerce
d)
Federal System
10.
money
a)
commerce
b)
currency
c)
republic
d)
compromise
11.
iIn accordance with or not prohibitted by the U.S. Constitution (a law or action can be judged based on whether or not it goes against what the Constitution says)
a)
Constitutional
b)
constitution
c)
Federalist
d)
republic
12.
A document that sets out the laws, organization, and processes of government.
a)
constitution
b)
bill of rights
c)
republic
d)
dictatorship
13.
A supporter of the Constitution and a strong national government
a)
Anti-Federalist
b)
Federalist
c)
Constitution
d)
Republic
14.
A government where citizens choose representatives to govern them.
a)
republic
b)
federal system
c)
dictatorship
d)
constitution
15.
Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism (federal system)?
a)
The president has the power to veto bills
b)
Congress is divided into two houses
c)
The Supreme Court has the power to review laws
d)
Power is divided between the states and the national government
16.
Sam wants to be in charge and not have to listen to anyone else’s opinion. This is an example of a
a)
republic
b)
democracy
c)
anarchy
d)
dictatorship
17.
The basic freedoms of all United States citizens are protected by
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Mayflower Compact
d)
The House of Burgesses
18.
Under the US Constitution, the power of the three branches was kept
a)
combined
b)
weak
c)
religious
d)
separate
19.
What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch?
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Break laws
d)
Veto laws
20.
Which branch of government has a two-house legislature which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Cabinet
d)
Judicial
21.
Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which influenced the Bill of Rights?
a)
George Mason
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
22.
Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
James Madison
23.
In which city was the Constitutional Convention held?
a)
New York, NY
b)
Philadelphia, PA
c)
Williamsburg, VA
d)
Washington, DC
24.
The members of the Constitutional Convention had to meet an agreement about representation in Congress. They decided to have 2 houses with one based on population and one to be equal for all states. This agreement is known as the
a)
The Declaration of Independece
b)
Philadelphia Decision
c)
Three-Fifths Compromise
d)
Great Compromise
25.
7b The system of checks and balances was included in the Constitution to
a)
Provide a method to change the document
b)
Ensure that one branch of government would not gain too much power
c)
Allow voters a voice in the legislative process
d)
Allow for trial by jury in all civil and criminal cases
26.
What is the name of the top court on the Judicial Branch?
a)
Ultimate Court
b)
Federal Court
c)
Supreme Court
d)
High Court
27.
Who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces?
a)
The President
b)
The Vice-President
c)
The Congress
d)
The Supreme Court
28.
Which branch of government is responsible for appointing positions (cabinet members, federal judges, etc.)?
a)
Executive
b)
Cabinet
c)
Judicial
d)
Legislative
29.
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Presidential
d)
Executive
30.
How many senators represent each state?
a)
It's based on the population of the state.
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
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