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WorksheetsConstitution Review
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Declaration of Independence states that power to govern must come from the:
a)
authority of the King
b)
consent of the governed
c)
guidance of God
d)
decisions of the Supreme Court
2.
Which of the following best explains the main reason for writing the Declaration of Independence?
a)
create a powerful union
b)
give legal authority to King George III
c)
explain the reasons for breaking away from England
d)
replace the Articles of Confederation
3.
According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to:
a)
protect the rights of the people
b)
make laws to restrict the people's freedom
c)
declare war on foreign countries
d)
continually increase the power of the king.
4.
According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following is NOT an unalienable right?
a)
life
b)
liberty
c)
religion
d)
pursuit of happiness
5.
The Declaration of Independence was signed on:
a)
July 4th, 1876
b)
July 4th, 1776
c)
September 15, 1818
d)
November 3, 1765
6.
The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention established Congress to be made up of:
a)
two representatives per state
b)
a number of senators determined by the population
c)
a balanced representation between large and small states
d)
one voting representative per state
7.
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
states were allowed to coin their own money.
b)
established the office of the President.
c)
Amendments now required a unanimous vote from all states.
d)
Put all military powers in the hands of the individual states.
8.
What is the importance of the compromise 3/5th compromise?
a)
Established the necessary number of states required to ratify an amendment.
b)
Required that 3/5th of Congress be present in order to take action on a bill.
c)
Established a method for counting slaves towards the total population of a state.
d)
Required that 3/5th of electoral votes must be obtained in order to win a Presidential election.
9.
Which of the following would have been a concern of an Anti-Federalist regarding the Constitution?
a)
A strong central government would result in an abuse of power by the elected officials.
b)
The Bill of Rights would interfere with the government's responsibility to protect the citizens.
c)
State governments would lead to a divided nation.
d)
The Judicial Branch would have too much authority over passing legislation.
10.
According to the Preamble, one of the purposes of government is to:
a)
increase territorial expansion
b)
provide economic success
c)
secure the blessings of liberty
d)
achieve world domination
11.
Which constitutional principle refers to the Constitution being the ultimate source of authority in the United States?
a)
Necessary and Proper Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Elastic Clause
d)
Santa Clause
12.
Which of the following prevents one branch of government from abusing their authority?
a)
the Virginia Plan
b)
Impeachment
c)
Power of Attorney
d)
Separation of Powers
13.
The United States Congress has the power to:
a)
make laws
b)
veto laws passed by the President
c)
declare laws unconstitutional
d)
act as Commander-in-Chief
14.
How long is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
15.
The number of representatives from each state in the House of Representatives____________________.
a)
changes every year.
b)
is determined by the courts.
c)
is the same for each state.
d)
is based on the state's population
16.
How often is the census taken?
a)
5 years
b)
10 years
c)
25 years
d)
50 years
17.
After a census has been conducted, which process determines the number of Representatives a state shall have?
a)
Gerrymandering of Congressional districts to benefit a political party.
b)
The President awards extra seats to the states that gave her / him electoral votes.
c)
Judicial review of laws from the past decade.
d)
Redrawing of Congressional districts to better represent the people.
18.
How long is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
19.
When the President vetoes a bill, this means that he/she:
a)
sends it to the Supreme Court for approval.
b)
passes it without the approval of Congress.
c)
makes it a federal law.
d)
refuses to sign it into law
20.
How can Congress override a Presidential veto?
a)
with a majority vote
b)
with a 2/3 vote
c)
with the consent of the Supreme Court.
d)
with a filibuster.
21.
Which of the following is the correct order for making laws?
a)
President signs it, Committee Hearings, Supreme Court votes on it
b)
Joint Session of Congress, Vice President signs it, President signs it
c)
Supreme Court votes on it, Joint Session of Congress, Vice President signs it
d)
Committee Hearings, Joint Session of Congress, President signs it
22.
Who is responsible for presiding over the Senate?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Attorney General
c)
Vice President
d)
Secretary of Defense
23.
The Vice President is only permitted to vote on a bill when:
a)
the law needs to be passed immediately due to an emergency.
b)
the President requests a special vote on the bill.
c)
Senator is absent from the session.
d)
a tie vote needs to be broken.
24.
The power to levy and collect taxes is an example of a(n) _____________ power of the Constitution.
a)
expressed
b)
implied
c)
denied
d)
ultimate
25.
Which section of the Constitution outlines who is responsible for enforcing the law?
a)
Article I- Legislative
b)
Article II- Executive
c)
Article III- Judicial
d)
Article IV- The States
26.
Presidential elections are always held on:
a)
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
b)
July 4th
c)
the first Monday of January
d)
the last Saturday in December
27.
Sheamus O'Neill was born in 1962 in Cork, Ireland. Rather than serve in the military, he attended Yale University. He has now been living in Cicero for 20 years, and would like to run for President.
What about Sheamus would disqualify him from running from President?
What about Sheamus would disqualify him from running from President?
a)
he does not have prior experience
b)
his place of birth
c)
he is not old enough
d)
his current address in Cicero
28.
How is the number of electoral votes determined for each state?
a)
the total of Representatives plus Senators
b)
total population of a state
c)
number of registered voters
d)
the geographical area of a state
29.
Other than the President, who else is considered part of the federal executive branch?
a)
Cabinet
b)
Chief Justice
c)
Speaker of the house
d)
Governor
30.
What check does the President have over the legislative branch?
a)
nominates Supreme Court justices
b)
remove a senator from office
c)
declare a law unconstitutional
d)
veto a bill passed by Congress
31.
What happens if the President were to leave office before the end of her/his term?
a)
A new election would be held.
b)
The Vice-President would be sworn in as President.
c)
The Speaker of the House would become President.
d)
The Supreme Court would appoint a new President.
32.
What does impeach mean?
a)
to bring criminal charges against a government official.
b)
to remove the President from the office.
c)
to replace the President with the Vice President
d)
to remove the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
33.
What does the process of impeachment involve?
a)
FBI charges, case is heard by Supreme Court, Senate makes ruling.
b)
Vice President takes office, House of Representatives hears case, jury of peers decides.
c)
House of Representatives brings charges, case is heard, Senate acts as jury.
d)
Vice President takes office, House of Representatives hears case, Senate acts as jury.
34.
Which part of the government is outlined in Article III of the Constitution?
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Congress
35.
Federal judges are appointed for:
a)
4 years
b)
8 years
c)
life
d)
two terms
36.
How does a Supreme Court Justice obtain their position?
a)
Elected by the people
b)
Appointed by the President
c)
Chosen by the Senate
d)
Selected by the Department of Justice
37.
How many justices sit on the U.S. Supreme Court?
a)
6
b)
9
c)
12
d)
15
38.
Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to do which of the following?
a)
impeach the President
b)
declare war
c)
declare a law unconstitutional
d)
enforce laws
39.
How many states are needed to ratify a Constitutional Amendment?
a)
all 50 states
b)
a majority of the states
c)
2/3 of the states
d)
3/4 of the states
40.
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to:
a)
give the President emergency powers in times of crisis.
b)
guarantee states some control over lawmaking.
c)
guarantee citizens of their natural rights.
d)
give the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review.
41.
The right to form a militia and own a gun
a)
1st amendment
b)
2nd amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
42.
Freedom to practice your religion
a)
1st amendment
b)
2nd amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
43.
The right to have a lawyer defend you in court
a)
2nd amendment
b)
4th amendment
c)
6th amendment
d)
8th amendment
44.
Police cannot search your home without a warrant.
a)
2nd amendment
b)
4th amendment
c)
6th amendment
d)
8th amendment
45.
Made slavery illegal
a)
13th amendment
b)
14th amendment
c)
16th amendment
d)
18th amendment
46.
Right to meet together peacefully
a)
1st amendment
b)
2nd amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
47.
Freedom of Speech
a)
1st amendment
b)
2nd amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendm
48.
Women's Suffrage
a)
12th amendment
b)
14th amendment
c)
16th amendment
d)
19th amendment
49.
No cruel or unusual punishment
a)
2nd amendment
b)
4th amendment
c)
6th amendment
d)
8th amendment
50.
Lowered voting age to 18
a)
12th amendment
b)
25th amendment
c)
26th amendment
d)
27th amendment
51.
Guarantees all citizens due process and equal protection under the law
a)
13th amendment
b)
14th amendment
c)
16th amendment
d)
18th amendment
52.
When a person "pleads the fifth," it means he/she:
a)
refuses to testify against themselves
b)
confesses to ownership of a gun
c)
is requesting a change of venue
d)
demands to have a jury present for trial
53.
A person cannot be charged multiple times for the same exact crime. This is known as:
a)
Writ of Habeas Corpus
b)
Due Process
c)
Ex Post Facto
d)
Double Jeopardy
54.
In Illinois, the legislative body is called the
a)
Congress
b)
General Assembly
c)
Parliament
d)
House of Delegates
55.
If the Governor of Illinois gets impeached, resigns, or dies in office, who would fill the office of Governor
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Treasurer
c)
The Attorney General
d)
The Lieutenant Governor
56.
Which state official is responsible for issuing driver's licenses?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Lieutenant Governor
c)
Treasurer
d)
Attorney General
57.
Which state official is responsible for the state's money?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Lieutenant Governor
c)
Treasurer
d)
Attorney General
58.
If you were pulled over for a traffic violation, which court would you go to plead your case?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Circuit Court
c)
Court of Appeals
d)
Appellate Court
59.
What is the highest court in Illinois?
a)
Circuit court
b)
Appellate court
c)
National court
d)
Supreme Court
60.
The stripes on the U.S. flag represent:
a)
the fifty states
b)
the original thirteen
c)
freedom and justice
d)
the branches of government
61.
The flag is displayed halfway down (at half-mast):
a)
to celebrate a military victory
b)
to show sorrow or mourning
c)
on the Fourth of July
d)
to honor veterans as they return home
62.
What is the appropriate way to display a flag in times of distress?
a)
Upside down
b)
Backwards
c)
Half-mast
d)
At the bottom of the flag pole
63.
To show respect during the pledge of allegiance, people should
a)
place their hand over their heart
b)
pray silently
c)
remain seated
d)
clap their hands
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