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WorksheetsConstitution Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Preamble’s first three words, “We the People…” tell us authority or government permission comes from the –
a)
American people
b)
Constitution
c)
state governments
d)
president
2.
The division of power between three different branches of government is called
a)
checks and balances
b)
rule of law
c)
separation of powers
d)
majority
3.
The powers of government are balanced by
a)
the President's veto
b)
judges' judicial review
c)
being shared among the three branches
d)
Congress's ability to check the othr branches
4.
Which branch interprets laws and decides whether a person is innocent or guilty?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
5.
Which branch executes or carries out the laws?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
6.
Which branch makes the laws?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
7.
Which is the highest judicial court in the US?
a)
US District Courts
b)
Virginia State Supreme Court
c)
US Court of Appeals
d)
US Supreme Court
8.
What is judicial review?
a)
The President’s power to veto bills.
b)
The Supreme Court’s power to declare laws unconstitutional.
c)
Congress' power to override the President
d)
Supreme Court power to make all laws necessary
9.
Which courts have the power of judicial review?
a)
all courts in the US
b)
only courts of appeals
c)
US and State Supreme Courts
d)
US Supreme Court only
10.
Headline: “President Trump Calls a Special Session of Congress to Pass a New Budget”The principle of the US government being shown in this headline is –
a)
rule of law
b)
representative government
c)
expressed and implied powers
d)
checks and balances
11.
What is the first step of the lawmaking process in Congress?
a)
Debate a bill by the full house
b)
Sign a bill into law
c)
Introduce a bill by a Senator or Representative
d)
Send a bill to committee
12.
What choices does the President have when he receives a bill passed by Congress?
a)
He can either veto or approve it.
b)
He can send it to the Supreme Court to be sure it is constitutional.
c)
He can send it back to committee for more work.
d)
He can send it to the states for approval.
13.
If the President vetoes a bill –
a)
The bill goes to the Cabinet.
b)
Congress can override the veto by a 2/3 vote in each house.
c)
The Supreme Court can overrule the President’s decision.
d)
The bill automatically becomes a law.
14.
Headline: “The President Negotiates a Clean Air Treaty with Japan”Does this news mean the treaty will go into effect or be carried out?
a)
Yes, the President has the final say.
b)
No, the Supreme Court must review the treaty first.
c)
No, Congress must approve it.
d)
Yes, as long as the American people agree.
15.
The Supreme Court can check the power of Congress by-
a)
settling disputes between states
b)
by writing its own laws
c)
by impeaching senators
d)
by declaring its laws unconstitutional
16.
What principle of government (big idea) can be described as the division of power between federal, state and local governments?
a)
federalism
b)
separation of powers
c)
checks and balances
d)
judicial review
17.
Which level of government is responsible for creating public school and marriage laws?
a)
federal
b)
state
c)
local
d)
all of the above
18.
The powers to run elections, collect taxes and promote the general welfare of the people are
a)
federal government powers only
b)
state government powers only
c)
implied powers of the state and federal governments
d)
shared powers of the state and federal governments
19.
Which branch is being described in the following list: 1. Decisions are final. 2. Decisions are of national importance. 3. Can declare laws unconstitutional.
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
20.
The major purpose of the US Supreme Court is to –
a)
hear cases involving misdemeanors
b)
serve as the court of final appeal
c)
conduct special jury trials
d)
hear cases involving foreigners
21.
Which is the lowest federal court, where most civil or criminal cases must begin?
a)
Virginia Supreme Court
b)
US Supreme Court
c)
US District Courts
d)
US Court of Appeals
22.
What does implied powers mean?
a)
The President can veto bills.
b)
Congress can make laws on issues not mentioned in the Constitution.
c)
The states may make laws on whatever is not mentioned in the Constitution.
d)
The people have all powers not written in the Bill of Rights.
23.
Congress’s ability to print and coin money and maintain military forces are considered which type of powers?
a)
implied
b)
expressed
c)
reserved
d)
concurrent
24.
The _________________________ starts the impeachment proceedings.
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Vice-President
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Sentate
25.
President Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached. He was found not guilty at his trial by the ________________ by just one vote.
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Vice-President
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Senate
26.
Headline: “The Supreme Court Rules DC Hand Gun Ban Unconstitutional!” This headline is an example of –
a)
federalism
b)
judicial restraint
c)
separation of powers
d)
judicial review
27.
Which of the following is a power NOT given to Congress by the Constitution?
a)
the power to appoint ambassadors
b)
the power to borrow money
c)
the power to override the President's veto
d)
the power to declare war
28.
What check does the executive branch have to balance the Supreme Court’s power?
a)
The President can impeach the judges.
b)
The President can appoint new judges when possible.
c)
The President can remove the judges and hire new ones.
d)
The President can ask Congress to override the Supreme Court.
29.
Who has the power to put the bill to law making process into action by suggesting ideas for laws?
a)
the American people
b)
the President
c)
Congressmen/women and Senators
d)
all of the above
30.
The section of the Constitution that lists the 6 purposes of the Constitution is the
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Preamble
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
31.
Headline: “President Sends Forces to Syria to Protect Syria’s Citizens. Which role is the President acting on in this headline?
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Commander-in-Chief
d)
Chief Citizen
32.
Which of the following is not a method the legislative branch can use to check the other branches?
a)
Confirm (say yes) or refuse to confirm judges
b)
Override the President’s vetoes
c)
Approve the annual budget
d)
Call a special session of Congress
33.
President Trump has nominated Neil Gorsuch to be the next Supreme Court Justice. Which presidential role is this act?
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief Legislator
c)
Commander-in-Chief
d)
Chief Treasurer
34.
For which branch of government do cabinet officials and ambassadors work?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
35.
Which of the following is supreme or the highest laws?
a)
Arlington laws
b)
US Constitution
c)
Virginia laws
d)
Virginia Constitution
36.
The president would NOT take which of the following actions in the legislative process
a)
Veto a bill
b)
Declare a law unconstitutional
c)
Sign a bill into law
d)
Propose laws in the State of the Union address
37.
Your First Amendment rights include
a)
freedom of religion and freedom of speech
b)
freedom from illegal searches and freedom of the press
c)
freedom of speech and a right to trial by jury
d)
freedom from joining the military and freedom to run for president
38.
38. Almost all amendments added to the Constitution were proposed by _____________ and ratified by ______________.
a)
State Legislatures, Congress
b)
President, Congress
c)
Congress, State Legislatures
d)
The People, Supreme Court
39.
The governor of Virginia leads the _________________ branch.
a)
judicial
b)
executive
c)
legislative
40.
The House of Delegates and the Senate lead the ____________ branch of Virginia.
a)
judicial
b)
executive
c)
legislative
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