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WorksheetsHMS Unit 3 Constitution
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
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Class
Date
1.
Why did the Anti-Federalist oppose ratification of the new constitution?
a)
They didn’t think it gave enough power to the national government.
b)
They feared a strong national government would take away people’s freedoms.
c)
They thought it gave to much power to the state government.
d)
They wanted to rejoin the British.
2.
The purpose of _________________ is to make sure one branch doesn't become too powerful.
a)
limited government
b)
checks and balances
c)
federalism
d)
popular sovereignty
3.
___________ is fair treatment under the law.
a)
Federalism
b)
Due Process
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Ha beaus Corpus
4.
______________ is sharing powers between national and state governments.
a)
limited government
b)
checks and balances
c)
popular sovereignty
d)
federalism
5.
Which branch enforces the law and includes the president?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Constitiutional Branch
6.
Which branch interprets the laws and includes the Supreme Court?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Constitutional Branch
7.
Which belief was included in the Declaration of Independence? (UNALIENABLE RIGHTS!!!!!!!!!)
a)
This country is destined to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.
b)
All men have god given rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
c)
Any extension of European power into the Americas threatens this country.
d)
A purpose of government is to establish justice and provide for the common defense.
8.
Which branch makes the laws and includes Congress?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Constitiutional Branch
9.
Define Confederation, such as the Articles of Confederation?
a)
organization or alliance of several groups joined together
b)
people who are pro-slavery
c)
people who do not want to join together
d)
a group of people who plan to eat pizza together every Thursday night
10.
Define Constitution
a)
a written document that declares independence
b)
a non-written document that describes the structure and power of a national or state government
c)
a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government
11.
Define The Legislative Branch
a)
the branch of government that executes, or carries out, the laws - the President
b)
the branch of government that makes the laws - US Congress
c)
the branch of government that interprets the laws and runs the court system - the judges
12.
Define Ratify
a)
to be neutral
b)
to disagree
c)
to strongly appose to
d)
to agree to
13.
Define Popular Sovereignty
a)
the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
b)
the belief that the political power of a nation or state comes from the consent of the people
c)
one of the parts of the US congress which has two representatives from each state
d)
proposal by the small states to have representation in the legislative branch based on population
14.
Define Checks and Balances
a)
a system that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful
b)
one of the parts of the Us Congress where the number of representatives for each state is based on the states population
15.
Define Bill of Rights
a)
the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
b)
a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government
c)
organization or alliance of several groups joined together
d)
having a two-house legislature, such as the Senate and the House of Representatives in the U.S. Congress
16.
Define Amendment
a)
the belief that the political power of a nation or state comes from the consent of the people
b)
official change, correction, or addition to a law or constitution
c)
proposal by the small states to have one legislative body based on population
d)
the legislative branch of the U.S. government that makes laws
17.
Define The Great Compromise
a)
organization or alliance of several groups joined together
b)
having a single legislative, or lawmaking body
c)
an agreement that was reached at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 which set up a two house (bicameral) legislative branch where each state would have equal representation in the Senate and representation in the House would be based on population
d)
the branch of government that makes the laws - US Congress
18.
Who decides if a law is unconstitutional?
a)
The Supreme Court
b)
The President
c)
Congress
19.
The President can ______ or approve laws that Congress passes.
a)
start
b)
create
c)
veto
20.
The first 10 Amendments are called ____
a)
Constitution
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Rules
21.
What was a requirement to become a new state under the Northwest Ordinance?
a)
needed population of 6,000
b)
needed population of 60,000
c)
needed population of 75,000
d)
Just needs its own constitution
22.
This was a positive piece of legislation under the Articles of Confederation.
a)
Land Ordinance
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Northwest Ordinance and writing treaties
d)
Neither ordinance was helpful at all
23.
What events led to Shays' Rebellion?
a)
unfair taxes
b)
taking away property
c)
always causing personal debt
d)
all answer choices
24.
What is the significance of the Constitution Convention?
a)
America declared its independence
b)
The First Continental Congress was written
c)
The U.S. Constitution was written at this convention
d)
The Articles of Confederation was written at this convention
25.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
26.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
27.
Federalists supported a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Monarchy
d)
Republican
28.
Who was chosen as leader of the Constitution Convention?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
Abraham Lincoln
29.
One major problem with the Articles of the Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
30.
What is a settlement of differences in which each side gives up part of what they want?
a)
demand
b)
treaty
c)
argument
d)
compromise
31.
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
United States Constitution
d)
The President of the United States
32.
This concept of government gives the three branches different jobs to keep them equal.
a)
checks and balances
b)
separation of powers
c)
amendments
d)
divisions
33.
A government that is ruled by the people is called a__________
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
dictatorship
d)
democracy
34.
The new Jersey and the Virginia Plan was resolved by creating ...
a)
3/5th's compromise
b)
great compromise
c)
bill of rights
d)
constitution
35.
Which of the following are in the correct order?
a)
AOC->Constitution->Shay's Rebellion->Constitutional Convention
b)
Constitutional Convention->Shay's Rebellion->Constitution->AOC
c)
AOC->Shay's Rebellion->Constitutional Convention->Constitution
d)
AOC->Constitutional Convention->Shay's Rebellion-> Constitution
36.
An unofficial army is often referred to as a what?
a)
Jury
b)
Militia
c)
Attorney
d)
Corp
37.
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison wrote a series of essays to convince people that the Constitution was necessary and should be ratified. What was this series of essays called?
a)
"Common Sense"
b)
the Preamble
c)
"Federalist Papers"
d)
the Virginia and Kentucky Resolves
38.
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to
a)
protect personal liberties.
b)
limit the power of the judicial branch.
c)
get the Federalists to agree to a bicameral Congress.
d)
make the Constitution flexible.
39.
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
This passage from American government can be found in the:
This passage from American government can be found in the:
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Preamble to the Constitution
c)
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution
d)
The Declaration of Independence
40.
In the United States government, the "supreme law of the land" is
a)
the Constitution.
b)
the Articles of Confederation.
c)
the Bill of Rights.
d)
the Declaration of Independence.
41.
Number of states required to ratify the Constitution
a)
5 of 13
b)
8 of 13
c)
9 of 13
d)
13 of 13
42.
According to the 3/5 Compromise ____ of every _____ slaves would count.
a)
3; 5
b)
2; 5
c)
4; 5
d)
5; 5
43.
The Constitution can be amended by:
_____ proposal by congress and
_____ ratified by state legislatures
_____ proposal by congress and
_____ ratified by state legislatures
a)
2/3 and 3/4
b)
3/4 and 2/3
c)
3/5 and 3/4
d)
3/5 and 2/3
44.
What is naturalization?
a)
The process of becoming a citizen
b)
Where you are born
c)
states rights
d)
Bill of Rights
45.
What happened in 1787?
a)
'Murica wrote a new plan of government we still use today!!!!!! :)
b)
'Murcia wrote the Articles of Constiution
c)
'Murica officially got its independence from Britian
d)
Duh! The Mayflower Compact was written
46.
Which of the following is an example of responsible citizenship?
a)
Eating organic foods
b)
Voting in Elections
c)
Burning the American Flag
d)
Committing a felony
47.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one gives an equal amount of representation per state?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
48.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
49.
Freedom of speech
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
50.
No one has to house (quarter) soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
51.
Police must get a warrant.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
52.
Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
53.
Which amendment allows a reporter to report the news?
a)
2nd amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
54.
Which does NOT apply to the 1st amendment?
a)
press
b)
peace
c)
petition
d)
speech
55.
States that powers not given to the Federal government or denied to the States, are powers reserved for the States (people).
a)
10th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
56.
Forbids unlawful searches and seizures of persons, homes, and effects without a search warrant
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
57.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
58.
James Madison is known as "The Father of the ..."
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Ten Commandments
59.
What was the reason from adding the Bill of Rights?
a)
to end the American Revolution
b)
to equalize individual rights
c)
to protect individual rights
d)
to protect the Federalists
60.
No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant
a)
1st amendment
b)
5th amendment
c)
4th amendment
d)
8th amendment
61.
What is the meaning for "amend"?
a)
Approve
b)
Change or Add
c)
Agreement
d)
Assembly
62.
Due process and the right to an attorney are rights usually found in which Amendment?
a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
Seventh Amendment
63.
Shared Rights (Amendment Nine) says people have more rights than what is listed in the Bill of Rights
a)
True
b)
False
64.
The idea that soldiers kick you out and live in your house is called:
a)
Militia
b)
Assembly
c)
Quartering
d)
Due Process
65.
Which amendment allows you to remain silent when arrested?
a)
1st amendment
b)
2nd amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
5th amendment
66.
Double Jeopardy and your miranda rights ("You have right right to remain silent...") are part of which amendment?
a)
3rd amendment
b)
5th amendment
c)
7th amendment
d)
1st amendment
67.
Illegal surveillance by the government.
a)
1st amendment
b)
4th amendment
c)
5th amendment
d)
6th amendment
68.
Getting married, buying a house, and choosing your career are examples pertaining to which amendment?
a)
1st amendment
b)
8th amendment
c)
9th amendment
d)
10th amendment
69.
Right to a FAIR and SPEEDY trail is which amendment?
a)
5th amendment
b)
6th amendment
c)
7th amendment
d)
8th amendment
70.
-no power to tax
-borrow money
-write treaties
-contains only legislative branch
-divided states
These details describe which document?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
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