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WorksheetsThe Constitution of the USA
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is considered the father of the Constitution
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson
2.
All of the following specifically apply to which document that preceded the US Constitution
* No separation of powers – only unicameral legislature.
* Weak central government – states had most power.
*Congress did not have the power to tax – this means they could not get their finances in order.
* No separation of powers – only unicameral legislature.
* Weak central government – states had most power.
*Congress did not have the power to tax – this means they could not get their finances in order.
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Bill of Rights
3.
An uprising of farmers in Massachusetts, this event will help convince leaders that a strong central government was needed
a)
Naturners Rebellion
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
French and Indian War
d)
Shay's Rebellion
4.
Which plan from the 1787 Constiutional Convention called for
* Separation of powers
* Bicameral legislature based on population
* Federal government had increased powers
* Separation of powers
* Bicameral legislature based on population
* Federal government had increased powers
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Great Compromise
d)
3/5ths Compromise
5.
Which plan from the 1787 Constiutional Convention called for
* Unicameral legislature where every state received equal representation.
* Every state would only receive 1 vote
* Unicameral legislature where every state received equal representation.
* Every state would only receive 1 vote
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Great Compromise
d)
3/5ths Compromise
6.
Which plan from the 1787 Constiutional Convention called for
* Separation of Powers
* With a Bicameral legislature:House of Reps based on populationSenate based upon equal representation
* Separation of Powers
* With a Bicameral legislature:House of Reps based on populationSenate based upon equal representation
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Great Compromise
d)
3/5ths Compromise
7.
If you were looking for the Purposes of Government in the US Constitution where would you look
a)
Preamble
b)
Article 1
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Bill of Rights
8.
Where in the Constitution would a person find the following delegated powers
*Make laws
*Set taxes
*Declare war
*Override Vetoes
*Borrow money
*Regulate international and national trade
*Print money
*Make laws
*Set taxes
*Declare war
*Override Vetoes
*Borrow money
*Regulate international and national trade
*Print money
a)
Preamble
b)
Article 1
c)
Article 2
d)
Article 3
9.
Where in the Constitution would a person who was looking for qualifications for office find out that the person holding the office in questions would need to be
1. At least 35 years old
2. 14 year resident of the US
3. Natural born citizen
1. At least 35 years old
2. 14 year resident of the US
3. Natural born citizen
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
10.
Where in the Constitution would a researcher find the crime of Treason defined
a)
Article 3
b)
Article 4
c)
Article 5
d)
Article 6
11.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause describes the legal relationship between states. This Clause is also known as Article ____ of the US Constitution
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
12.
According to Article 5 of the US Constitution there are ___ way(s) to Amend the US Constitution
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
0
13.
According to article 5 of the US Constitution one of the ways to Amend the Constitution Requires a proposal by ____ of the U.S. House of Reps and U.S. Senate and a Ratification by ___ of State Legislatures
a)
2/3; 3/4
b)
3/4; 1/2
c)
2/3; 1/2
d)
1/4; 2/3
14.
Which Article of the U.S. Constitution sets up the Federal Government's supremacy over the states
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 4
d)
Article 6
15.
Article 7 of the United States Constitution would set of that in order for the Ratification of the Constitution to happen ____ of 13 States would have to approve
a)
6
b)
8
c)
9
d)
13
16.
Which of the following is not 1 of the 4 Underlying Principals found in the 7 articles of the U.S. Constitution
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Federalism
d)
Free Expression
17.
The following would all be examples of Checks that the ______ Branch has over the _______ Branch
1. Authority to Call Special Sessions of Congress
2. Commander and Chief of the Military
3. Power to Veto Laws
1. Authority to Call Special Sessions of Congress
2. Commander and Chief of the Military
3. Power to Veto Laws
a)
Legislative; Executive
b)
Executive; Legislative
c)
Judicial; Legislative
d)
Executive: Judicial
18.
The following would all be examples of Checks that the ______ Branch has over the _______ Branch
1. Grant Reprieves and Pardons
2. Approve Judges to fill Vacancies in the Court
1. Grant Reprieves and Pardons
2. Approve Judges to fill Vacancies in the Court
a)
Legislative; Executive
b)
Executive; Legislative
c)
Judicial; Legislative
d)
Executive: Judicial
19.
The Judicial Branches authority to interpret law and declare acts of the Executive and Legislative Branches to be Constitutional or UnConstitutional is also known as
a)
Writs of Habeas Corpus
b)
Writs of Certiorari
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Ex post facto Laws
20.
Branch of Government who's job it is to make the laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
21.
Branch of Government who's job it is to enforce the laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
22.
Branch of Government who's job it is to interpret the laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
23.
The underlying principal of the U.S. Constitution that Helps prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited government
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
24.
The underlying principal of the U.S. Constitution that divides power among national and state governments
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited government
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
25.
The underlying principal of the U.S. Constitution that claims the Governments power resides in the people
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited government
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
26.
The underlying principal of the U.S. Constitution that states Government is not all powerful, can only do what the people let it
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited government
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
27.
Who was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Patrick Henery
28.
Which State did not attend the Constiutional Convention in 1787
a)
New Jersey
b)
New York
c)
Rhode Island
d)
Virginia
29.
Which famous Virginian did not attend the Constiutional Convention because he was against such a meeting? He is also well know for the quote "Give Me Liberty or Give me Death"
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
d)
Patrick Henry
30.
Which Compromise from the Constiutional Convention allowed for parts of the Slave Population to be counted for the purpose of taxation and representation in the Congress
a)
Slave Trade Compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
3/5th Compromise
d)
None of these answers are correct
31.
What was the original name given to the Great Compromise written by Roger Sherman
a)
Massachusetts Plan
b)
Rhode Island Plan
c)
Connecticut Plan
d)
North Carolina Plan
32.
The Supremacy clause is found in which article
a)
Article 2
b)
Article 4
c)
Article 6
d)
Article 7
33.
If you were trying to study how states should work with each other to resolve disputes where in the constitution should you first search
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 4
d)
Article 5
34.
Which group held up Ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they wanted more individual rights
a)
Federalists
b)
Antifederalists
c)
Democrats
d)
Republicans
35.
Where are the terms of office, qualifications and responsibilities of the a member of the US Congress found in the US Constitution
a)
Preamble
b)
Article 1
c)
Article 2
d)
Article 3
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