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Constitutional Framework

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Define "State of Nature." 
a)
A condition with no rules, laws or government.
b)
When we give permission to the government to rule us.
c)
Living amongst the hippies in the woods.
d)
The Constitutional Convention. 
2.
What did John Locke say was the purpose of government?
a)
To protect everyone's natural rights.
b)
To empower Donald Trump.
c)
To give people a say.
d)
To create rules and laws. 
3.
We give up our absolute freedom in order to protect our natural rights. This is the definition for: 
a)
Consent
b)
Social Contract
c)
Federalism
d)
Democracy
4.
Which compromise found common ground between Anti-Federalists and Federalists during the Constitutional Convention?
a)
3/5ths Compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Federalism
5.
Gives power to the President.
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
6.
Solves relations between states.
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
7.
Gives power to the judicial branch. 
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
8.
This principle divides the power so that one person can not go mad with power. 
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Republic
9.
Instead of voting for everything, we elect people who make decisions on our behalf. 
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Republic
10.
This Preamble goal protects us from foreign attack.
a)
Form a More Perfect Union
b)
Promote the General Welfare
c)
Ensure Domestic Tranquility
d)
Provide for the Common Defense
11.

In order for a government to rule over citizens, we must grant:

(a)  

12.

Making a personal sacrifice for the common good is an example of:

a)

Civic Virtue

b)

Common Good

c)

Consent

d)

State of Nature

13.

Something which is to the benefit or interest of all.

a)

Common Good

b)

Civic Virtue

c)

State of Nature

d)

Article 4

14.

In order to please the interests of BIG states and LITTLE states, which compromise created a bicameral legislature?

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5ths Compromise

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Missouri Compromise

15.

In order to please the interests of FREE states and SLAVE states, which compromise counted only a portion of the slave population?

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5ths Compromise

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Missouri Compromise

16.

Which goal of the preamble strives to keep Americans healthy?

a)

Promote the General Welfare

b)

Insure domestic tranquility

c)

Secure the Blessings of Liberty

d)

Form a More Perfect Union

17.

Which goal of the preamble strives to keep peace in our local communities?

a)

Promote the General Welfare

b)

Insure domestic tranquility

c)

Secure the Blessings of Liberty

d)

Form a More Perfect Union

18.

Which goal of the preamble strives to bring together very diverse states under one flag?

a)

Promote the General Welfare

b)

Insure domestic tranquility

c)

Secure the Blessings of Liberty

d)

Form a More Perfect Union

19.

Gives power to the legislative branch. 

a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
20.

This article is the largest in the Constitution - nearly half of the whole thing is in this article!

a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4