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WorksheetsCBA Review 2
Total questions: 124
Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
lays out the foundation and principles upon which to build a government
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Amendment
c)
Constitution
d)
Rule of Law
2.
People are the source of all government power
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Popular Sovereginty
d)
Preamble
3.
Government is restricted because people have individual rights and liberties
a)
Limited Government
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Preamble
4.
Any power not given to the federal government in the Constitution is reserved for (given to) the states.
a)
10th Amendment
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Impeach
d)
Supremacy Clause
5.
Power is shared between three branches who serve different roles
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Supremacy Clause
6.
Rule of law states means that leaders overstep their power they can be removed from office
a)
The Preamble
b)
Limited Govt
c)
Constitutionalty
d)
Judicial Review
7.
The Legislative Branch can declare a law unconstitutional
a)
True
b)
False
c)
maybe
d)
Possibly
8.
A system that allows each branch to monitor and restrict the power of one another is known as Checks and Balances
a)
True
b)
False
9.
When the Senate decides to formally accuse the president of breaking the law, they do what
a)
Remove him from office
b)
Impeach him
c)
Rule of Limit him
d)
Declare him unconstitutional
10.
The part of the Constitution divided into 7 sections
a)
Preamble
b)
Articles
c)
Amendments
d)
Bill of Rights
11.
The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicansim
c)
Federalism
d)
Self-government
12.
What is the principle of republicanism?
a)
Government should be split into three branches.
b)
The people create the government.
c)
The power of government should be limited.
d)
The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.
13.
Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?
a)
Elected officials and appointed officials.
b)
State government and federal government.
c)
Executive and Legislative branches.
d)
People and government.
14.
Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?
a)
Self-government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited government
15.
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
a)
To protect the idea of federalism.
b)
To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
c)
To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.
16.
Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--
a)
People elect their political representatives.
b)
people are the source of the government's power.
c)
power is divided between national and state government.
17.
Why did the Constitution place strict limits on the power of the government?
a)
to protect individual rights.
b)
to divide the power between the federal and state government.
c)
to create a monarchy.
18.
The Federal government is also known as?
a)
Limited government
b)
Main Governemnt
c)
National Government
d)
Official government
19.
People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
20.
The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?
a)
separation of power
b)
federalism
21.
When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...
a)
limited government
b)
checks and balances
22.
If President Obama is pulled over for speeding he too will receive a ticket. This is an example of ...
a)
limited goverment
b)
individual rights
23.
The powers shared between the state and federal government are called
a)
reserved
b)
enumerated
c)
concurrent
24.
The Federal government is also known as?
a)
Limited government
b)
Main Governemnt
c)
National Government
d)
Official government
25.
Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--
a)
People elect their political representatives.
b)
people are the source of the government's power.
c)
power is divided between national and state government.
26.
Why did the Constitution place strict limits on the power of the government?
a)
to protect individual rights.
b)
to divide the power between the federal and state government.
c)
to create a monarchy.
27.
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
a)
To protect the idea of federalism.
b)
To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
c)
To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.
28.
Why did the framers of the Constitution place strict limits on the power of the government?
a)
They wanted to protect individual rights.
b)
They wanted to perserve the idea of self-government.
c)
They were afraid that the states would get too much power.
29.
Which document was included in the U.S. Constitution to support the principle of Individual rights?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Unalienable Rights
30.
The Three-Fifths Compromise determined that
a)
proposed amendments must be ratified by three-fifths of the states.
b)
enslaved persons would count as three-fifths of a person for purposes of taxation and representation.
c)
three-fifths of the legislature would be determined by the states' respective populations.
d)
a three-fifths majority in the Senate is required to override a presidential veto.
31.
The first paragraph of the Constitution, which introduces the document and explains its intentions, is called the __________________.
a)
Elastic Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Preamble
d)
Bill of Rights
32.
Powers exercised solely by state governments are known as ___________________ powers.
a)
enumerated
b)
reserved
c)
concurrent
d)
implied
33.
Powers exercised by both the federal and state governments are called ____________________ powers.
a)
enumerated
b)
reserved
c)
concurrent
d)
implied
34.
Congressional powers that are not specifically spelled out in the Constitution are called ___________________ powers.
a)
enumerated
b)
reserved
c)
concurrent
d)
implied
35.
A(n) __________________ is a revision or supplement to the constitution.
a)
amendment
b)
clause
c)
veto
d)
preamble
36.
According to the Constitution, the fundamental task of the executive branch is to
a)
formulate foreign policy.
b)
enforce laws passed by Congress.
c)
decide whether laws are constitutional.
d)
ensure domestic tranquility.
37.
The power of the legislative branch is checked by the executive branch in the form of the
a)
right to advise and consent.
b)
divine right.
c)
equal representation.
d)
presidential veto.
38.
The Constitution has remained a "living document" for over two centuries largely because
a)
the framers outlined the process for amending the Constitution.
b)
the framers were able to anticipate problems.
c)
the presidency has increased in power.
d)
it has been well-preserved in the National Archives.
39.
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution?
a)
They wanted to return to the British Empire.
b)
They thought it gave the national government too much power.
c)
They felt the states were too powerful and wanted a stronger central government.
d)
They believed that the states should operate as independent countries.
40.
Which quote from the constitution deals with the idea of popular sovereignty?
a)
"The Constitution . . . shall be the supreme law of the land."
b)
"The trial of all crimes . . . shall be by jury."
c)
"We the people . . ."
d)
"To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper . . ."
41.
Which quote from the Constitution deals with the ideas of separation of powers/checks and balance?
a)
"No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state.
b)
"We the people . . ."
c)
"Every bill . . . shall . . . before it becomes a law, be presented to the President; if he approve it he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it with his objections. . ."
d)
"The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes . . ."
42.
The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks & Balances
43.
People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Separation of Powers
44.
When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass they can veto the law. This action is an example of...
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Individual rights
45.
Principle that denies certain powers to Congress or the states.
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
limited government
c)
checks and balances
d)
separation of powers
46.
The government is not all powerful: it can only do certain things.
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Representative Government
c)
Limited Government
d)
Rule of Law
47.
Citizens elect other people to make laws on their behalf.
a)
Rule of Law
b)
Representative Government
c)
Limited Government
d)
Limited Government
48.
Which of the following is not a name of Ninja Turtle
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Donatello
c)
Galileo
d)
Raphael
49.
Who holds the power in the U.S. Government
a)
The President
b)
The Military
c)
The People
d)
The Federal Government
50.
the president appoints federal judges
a)
checks and balances
b)
seperation of powers
c)
limited government
d)
popular sovereignty
51.
only the federal government can coin $
a)
checks and balances
b)
seperation of powers
c)
republicanism
d)
federalism
52.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
53.
No one has to house (quarter) soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
54.
Police must get a warrant.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
55.
Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
56.
Which amendment allows a reporter to report the news?
a)
2nd amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
57.
Which does NOT apply to the 1st amendment?
a)
press
b)
peace
c)
petition
d)
speech
58.
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
59.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
60.
Which amendments prohibit the national govt from taking power away from states
a)
1st and 2nd Amendment
b)
9th and 10th Amendment
c)
5th and 6th Amendment
d)
7th and 8th Amendment
61.
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
62.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
63.
Which headline best provides the best example of the first amendment?
a)
"Religious University Forced to Close by State"
b)
"Mormons Hold State Convention Downtown"
c)
"Congress Declares a National Day of Remembrance"
d)
"Protesters Arrested at Anti War Rally"
64.
1. During recess, a public school student is praying alone in the schoolyard. Does this violate the Establishment Clause?
a)
Yes, because praying is not allowed in public schools
b)
a. Yes, because other students may feel pressured to pray
c)
a. No, because the student is not being asked to pray
d)
a. No, because some schools mandate morning prayer
65.
What did James Madison create?
a)
Bil of Rights
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Ten Commandments
66.
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
67.
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
68.
The purpose of the Northwest Ordinance was...
a)
to admit 5 slave states
b)
to admit 5 new non-slave states
c)
they couldn't cross the Appalachian moiuntains
d)
to create the constitution
69.
How is the president of the United States elected?
a)
citizens vote
b)
Donald trump is going to win
c)
electoral college
d)
they play paper rock sissors
70.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
a)
states had too much power
b)
national govt had too much power
c)
no one had power
d)
it never existed
71.
What year was the constitution written?
a)
1776
b)
1787
c)
1607
d)
1621
72.
Which of the following was considered a weakness under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
no president, army was useless
b)
states could levy taxes
c)
the northwest ordinance was passed
d)
there was no weakneses
73.
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->Constitution Convention->Constitution
d)
AOC->Constitutional Convention->Shay's Rebellion-> Constitution
74.
You're driving home one night after the football game. You are stopped at a random road block by officers checking for proof of insurance and driver's license. They ask you to exit your vehicle to conduct a search, What amendment does this violate?
a)
5th Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
75.
You're arrested for speeding and during your hearing the judge sentences you to 20 years in prison and a $500,000.00 fine. You attorney argues that this is excessive and violates your ___________ amendment?
a)
5th
b)
8th
c)
6th
d)
4th
76.
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
77.
-the right to a fair and speedy trial
-the right to a lawyer
-the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.
-the right to a lawyer
-the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.
a)
2nd amendment
b)
10th amendment
c)
4th amendment
d)
6th amendment
78.
What does double jeopardy mean?
a)
you can be tried again in court for the same crime
b)
you can NOT be tried again in court for the same crime
79.
No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant
a)
1st amendment
b)
5th amendment
c)
4th amendment
d)
8th amendment
80.
The Bill of Rights are included in which document?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The U.S. Constitution
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Treaty of Paris
81.
When and where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
a)
1788 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
b)
1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
c)
1789 in Delaware
d)
1787 in Virgina
82.
Which state chose not to attend and why?
a)
Virgina because they wanted to be an individual country
b)
Rhode Island because they were satisfied with the Articles of Confederation.
c)
Delaware because they were the first to ratify the constitution.
d)
South Carolina because they wanted to keep slaverly.
83.
How many delegates attended the convention? Who was the oldest delegate?
a)
55 delegates were at the convention. Ben Franklin was the oldest at 81.
b)
54 delegates were at the convention. Thomas Jefferson was the oldest at 80.
c)
53 delegates were at the convention. George Washington was the oldest at 82.
d)
56 delegates were at the convention. James Madison was the oldest at 83.
84.
Who was elected president and to lead the discussions at the convention?
a)
James Madison
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Benjamin Franklin
85.
How did the southern states view slavery?
a)
Southern states would not consider outlawing slavery and threatened to leave the convention.
b)
Southern states would consider outlawing slavery and threatened to leave the convention.
86.
The Federalist papers were written during -
a)
Revolutionary Era
b)
Constitutional Era
c)
Era of Exploration
d)
Era of the New Republic
87.
-Feared a strong central government. Believed a bill of rights needed to be added to the Constitution. opponents of the Constitution. All describe-
a)
democrats
b)
anti-federalists
c)
federalists
d)
small states
88.
Someone opposed to the Virginia Plan would argue that-
a)
there was a lack of a judicial branch
b)
use of a single house based just on population
c)
enforcing the Fugitive slave clause
d)
each state has equal votes
89.
Roger Sherman wrote the Connecticut Compromise. The compromise resolved the large and small states conflict of representation based on population also known as-
a)
Great Compromise
b)
Good Compromise
c)
No Compromise
d)
Luna Compromise
90.
The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -
a)
Great Compromise
b)
One-Third Compromise
c)
Three-Fifths Compromise
d)
Slave Compromise
91.
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison are examples of -
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
c)
Slave owners
d)
Members of the Justice League
92.
The image represents what resolution that happened at the Convention-
a)
Three Fifths Compromise
b)
One Quarter Compromise
c)
Slave Compromise
d)
Great Compromise
93.
The image represents-
a)
Three-Fifths Compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
A line at McDonalds
d)
People without an Iphone
94.
Someone that favored approval of the Constitution is called-
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti Federalist
c)
Republican
d)
Democrat
95.
The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-
a)
bicameral
b)
unicameral
c)
one camel
d)
Three camels
96.
Essays written to urge the people of the states to ratify the Constitution were known as -
a)
Exam Papers
b)
Federalist Papers
c)
Anti-Federalists Papers
d)
Blank Papers
97.
Known as the "Father of the Constitution"
a)
Ben Franklin
b)
John Adams
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Paine
98.
What is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?
a)
Lexington and Concord
b)
Bunker Hill
c)
Trenton
d)
americanYorktown
99.
Common Sense was written by
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
John Locke
d)
Thomas Paine
100.
What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
to establish a framework for government
b)
to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England
c)
to express reasons for limiting immigration
d)
to list arguments for women’s suffrage
101.
The Battle of Saratoga was significant in the Revolutionary War because it
a)
ended the British threat to the South
b)
guaranteed Canadian help for the colonists
c)
convinced the French to support the Americans
d)
forced the British to withdraw from North America
102.
Which statement represents one of the main ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
The United States needs a strong central government.
b)
The power of the president must be limited by the legislative and judicial branches.
c)
People have a right to rebel against an unjust government.
d)
Americans cannot afford to pay high British taxes.
103.
In order to pay off French and Indian War debt, the British Parliament took what action?
a)
Closed the Boston Harbor
b)
Passed new colonial taxes like the Stamp Act
c)
Held a seaside tea party
d)
Allowed the colonists to chose their own governors
104.
In which event were colonists shot after taunting British soldiers?
a)
Lexington & Concord
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
First Continental Congress
d)
Boston Massacre
105.
Name an advantage the Americans had.
a)
Native Americans on their side
b)
There were no advantages
c)
Fighting on their own land
106.
Which act was passed as a result of the Boston Tea Party?
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Quartering Act
c)
Intolerable Acts
d)
Outrageous Acts
107.
According to John Locke, what can people do when the government is not protecting their rights?
a)
Obey the government
b)
nothing
c)
Make allies with other nations
d)
Change the government
108.
Which phrase became popular after passage of the Stamp Act?
a)
“The rights of Englishmen”
b)
“Give me liberty or give me death”
c)
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
d)
“No taxation without representation“
109.
Which army was more motivated to win?
a)
The British army because they wanted these rebellious colonists to behave!
b)
The Continental army because they wanted more power.
c)
The Continental army becuase they were fighting for and defending their home.
d)
The British army because they wanted to become rich.
110.
Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
National or Federal Government
b)
State Governments
111.
Daniel Shays' rebellion showed that:
a)
the government under the Articles of Confederation could not keep control of its citizens
b)
the government should be able to defend our citizens from Great Britain again
c)
the government needs to protect the citizens from Native American attacks
112.
America's first plan of government was called _________ .
a)
the US Constitution
b)
the Bill of Rights
c)
the Articles of Confederation
d)
the Magna Carta
113.
The legislative branch of government ________.
a)
is led by Congress and creates laws
b)
is led by the President and enforces the laws
c)
is led by the Supreme Court and interprets laws
d)
is led by Patriots who changed the laws
114.
In the Constitution, the Senate has how many representatives from each state?
a)
22
b)
50
c)
2
d)
1
115.
Which part of Congress has the number of representatives from a state based off the state's population?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Congress
d)
Supreme Court
116.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
John Adams
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Thomas Jefferson
117.
Winter Quarters located in Pennsylvania where Washington and his men ran out of supplies....low point of the war
a)
Valley Forge
b)
Ohio River Valley
c)
Valley of Pain and Suffering
118.
Name of the American Army
a)
Continental Army
b)
Green Mountain Boys
c)
Regulars
119.
German officer who helped the Continental Army train
a)
Von Maur
b)
Von Steuben
c)
Von Lichtenstein
120.
First and Largest signer of the Declaration of Independence
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Hancock
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Harry Potter
121.
The Northwest Ordinance said that slavery was illegal in the Northwest Territory
a)
True
b)
False
122.
The Northwest Ordinance provided a pathway for territories to apply for
a)
statehood
b)
federal funding
c)
infrastructure grants
123.
In order to become a state, territories had to have which of the following?
a)
$1,000,000
b)
5000 people
c)
60,000 free men
d)
slaves
124.
What was NOT allowed in the new NW Territory according to the Northwest Ordinance?
a)
Slavery
b)
Freedoms
c)
Trading
d)
Farming
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