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WorksheetsU.S. Constitution Test Review #1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Legislative Branch is composed of the following houses:
a)
House of Lords and House of Commons
b)
Bourgeoisie and Proletariat
c)
House of Burgesses and House of Lannister
d)
House of Representatives and the Senate
2.
In which city was the Constitutional Convention held?
a)
Pittsburgh, PA
b)
New York, NY
c)
Philadelphia, PA
d)
Aurora, MO
3.
Who is considered the father of the Constitution?
a)
James Van Der Beek
b)
James Monroe
c)
James Madison
d)
James Taylor
4.
The Senate has ____members
a)
435
b)
2
c)
100
d)
535
5.
The House of Representatives' terms are how long?
a)
1 year
b)
6 years
c)
4 years
d)
2 years
6.
The House of Representatives has
a)
80 members
b)
100 members
c)
435 members
d)
200 members
7.
The first written Constitution of the United States was called the ________________________-
a)
Articles of Incorporation
b)
la cage aux folles
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Constitution of 'Merica
8.
Congress has the power to tax
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Congress has the power create post offices
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Congress has the power to appoint Supreme Court Judges
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Congress has the power to punish pirates
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Congress has the power to serve for life once elected
a)
True
b)
False
13.
A hurricane has damaged the coast of the southeastern United States. The federal government does not have any extra money for damage or aid; so Congress decides to borrow money. Are they allowed to do that?
a)
Yes
b)
No
14.
Someone has suggested that all immigrants who want to become American citizens should be able to sing the National Anthem backwards! Though it may seem crazy, is it ultimately up to Congress to decide what people must do to become citizens?
a)
Yes
b)
No
15.
All the members of Congress are patting themselves on the back for doing such a good job. Since they are so great at their jobs, they have decided to reward themselves with royal titles. Now, instead of Congressmen and Congresswomen, they will be Lords and Ladies. Can they do this?
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?
a)
Prehistoric
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Amendment
d)
Preamble
17.
In which year was the Constitution ratified?
a)
1787
b)
1789
c)
1776
d)
1791
18.
Who was elected President of the Constitutional Convention
a)
James Madison
b)
Ben Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
George Washington Carver
19.
To become a plan of government for the U.S., the Constitution had to be ratified by how many states?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
13
d)
1
20.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
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