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WorksheetsPrinciples of Government /Bill Rights
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 52mins
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Class
Date
1.
power should be divided between state and national government to avoid abuse of power in one central controlling political power
a)
separation of powers
b)
federalism
c)
checks and balances
d)
republicanism
2.
the US Constitution is considered an "evolving" document because:
a)
established the use of checks and balances and separation of powers
b)
it is based off of earlier political documents and has a process to allow for change
c)
has a process in which to impeach the president
d)
depends on the citizens to insure Liberty
3.
which phrase from the Declaration of Independence reflects the idea of popular sovereignty?
a)
deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed
b)
all men are created equal
c)
the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
d)
all men are ... endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights
4.
to avoid too much power concentrated in one branch of the government the framers of the constitution created
a)
checks and balances
b)
a system of 2 political parties
c)
separation of powers
d)
a single house legislature
5.
which statement describes republicanism as defined in the US constitution?
a)
the president is elected through the electoral college
b)
citizens choose their representatives
c)
a Supreme Court rules if laws are constitutional
d)
a 2 party political system was created
6.
the Federalist papers refers to the need for
a)
a government limited by a constitution
b)
a federal system of government
c)
an independent military separate from the government
d)
a national education system
7.
the president can appoint federal judges, the supreme court can declare a law unconstitutional, and congress over riding a presidential veto of a law are all examples of
a)
the 3 branches of the US government
b)
the idea of separation of powers
c)
the principle of checks and balances
d)
the system of federalism
8.
A government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
9.
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges guaranteed to every citizen
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
10.
The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit and check the power of the other branches
a)
Checks & Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Popular Soveriegnty
d)
Separation of Powers
11.
The Federal government is also known as?
a)
Limited government
b)
Main Governemnt
c)
National Government
d)
Official government
12.
This principle states that the government should be DIVIDED into 3 branches: legislative, judicial, and executive.
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Popular Soveriegnty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Checks and Balances
13.
This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law
a)
Limited Government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Federalism
14.
This idea calls for the people to exercise or delegate their power by electing or VOTING for their political representation
a)
Republicanism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Checks and Balances
15.
The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks & Balances
d)
Separation of powers
16.
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances in the Constitution?
a)
To ensure the President maintains control of the country.
b)
To ensure the means to a revolution.
c)
To ensure one branch does not become more powerful than another.
d)
To ensure states do not tax one another
17.
Define Popular Sovereignty.
a)
The rule that the government or state is ruled only with the consent of the people.
b)
The right for government to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
c)
The way our congress was elected and the people's say in elections.
d)
Gives people a right to vote for the representatives of the electoral college.
18.
Which example is federalism?
a)
National and state governments can both tax citizens.
b)
A president can only serve two terms in office.
c)
The Senate is compromised of two senators from each state and the House of Representatives is based on state population.
d)
The people vote for who will represent them at the national and state government levels.
19.
What does the Legislative Branch do?
a)
Congress- it makes the laws
b)
The President- carries out the laws
c)
Supreme Court it interprets the laws
20.
What does the Executive Branch do?
a)
Congress- it makes the laws
b)
The President- carries out the laws
c)
Supreme Court it interprets the laws
21.
What does the Judicial Branch do?
a)
Congress- it makes the laws
b)
The President- carries out the laws
c)
Supreme Court it interprets the laws
22.
What are the 3 Branches of government?
a)
Freedom of Speech, Petition, Religion, Press, Assembly
b)
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
c)
Executive, Republic, School
d)
Cruel and Unusual Punishments
23.
Idea that absolute power rest with the People (people rule)
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Popular Souls
c)
Federalism
d)
Limited Government
24.
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
25.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Federalism
26.
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Limited Government
c)
Popular Sovereignty
27.
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Individual Rights
28.
a)
Republicanism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
29.
Which principle does this constitutional quote represent? “The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second year by the People of the several States …”
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Federalism
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Limited Government
30.
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
31.
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
32.
This is a violation of what principle?
a)
Federalism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Separation of Power
d)
Checks and Balances
33.
Knope is running for president. This is an example of what principle?
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Republicanism
34.
This is an example of what principle?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Federalism
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Republicanism
35.
This is an example of which principle?
a)
Federalism
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Limited Government
36.
The Power of the president to VETO a bill is an example of:
a)
Separation of Power
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Republicanism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
37.
Each branch having its own power is an example of
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Power
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Republicanism
38.
Power is equal between federal and state government; this is an example of:
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Power
c)
Federalism
d)
Republicanism
39.
Why did the framers of the Constitution place strict limits o the power of the government?
a)
They were afraid that the states would get too much power.
b)
They wanted to perserve the idea of self-government
c)
They wanted to protect individual rights.
d)
They did not trust the people to govern themselves
40.
What is Checks and Balances?
a)
power is divided into three branches
b)
each branch of government checks each other to keep a balance of power
c)
Paper, Rock, Scissors
d)
government power is divided between the national level and states
41.
Forbids excessive fines as punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
42.
Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
43.
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
44.
No one has to house quarter soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
45.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
46.
Freedom of speech
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
47.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
48.
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
49.
First ten amendments of the of the constitution.
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Electoral College
c)
Ten Amendment
d)
None of the answers are correct
50.
Police must get a warrant to check other people houses.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
51.
The right to a speedy trial, and the right to a lawyer?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
52.
The protection against cruel and unusual punishment, and excessive bail?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
53.
The right to a civil trial in disputes over property and money?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
54.
The right against illegal searches and seizures?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
55.
The freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
56.
You have more right than are listed in the bill of rights?
a)
6th Amendment
b)
7th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
57.
The right to remain silent, and double jeopardy?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
58.
Rights not given to the U.S. are reserved to the states?
a)
5th Amendment
b)
7th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
59.
The right not be tried for the same exact crime twice?
a)
Self-Incrimination
b)
Due Process
c)
Double Jeopardy
d)
Purger
60.
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system?
a)
Self-Incrimination
b)
Due Process
c)
Double Jeopardy
d)
Purger
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