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WorksheetsU.S. Constitution
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 36mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Veto means
a)
to reject a bill
b)
to override a president's signing a bill
c)
to remove a person from office
d)
to vote on a bill by congress
2.
The leader of the Executive Branch is
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
President
c)
Chief Justice
d)
Vice President
3.
Women gained the right to vote with the passage of
a)
19th Amendment
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
26th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
4.
The power to declare war belongs to
a)
Supreme Court
b)
the President
c)
Congress
d)
Chief Justice
5.
What are the first ten amendments called?
a)
The Preamble
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Order of the Convention
d)
Article 1
6.
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
a)
21
b)
27
c)
23
d)
25
7.
Which Amendment states: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex”?
a)
13th Amendment
b)
11th Amendment
c)
19th Amendment
d)
15th Amendment
8.
What document governed the United States before the Constitution was written?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
British Common of Law
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Virginia Plan
9.
What amendment allows Congress to collect income taxes?
a)
25th Amendment
b)
10th Amendment
c)
12th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
10.
Which branch includes a system of courts?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
11.
Which branch enforces (carries out) laws, signs or vetoes bills, and chooses judges for the Supreme Court?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
12.
Which branch of government writes, debates, and passes bills?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
13.
Who can declare war?
a)
President
b)
Congress
c)
Commander-in-Chief
14.
Congress was separated into the House of Representatives and the Senate as a result of
a)
The Great Compromise
b)
The Three-Fifths Compromise
15.
The purpose of the checks and balances system is to
a)
make sure the President has the most power.
b)
to write checks and keep people from fighting.
c)
to write checks and keep people from fighting.
16.
The right to a fair trial is found in which Amendment?
a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
Seventh Amendment
17.
The idea that soldiers kick you out and live in your house is called:
a)
Militia
b)
Assembly
c)
Quartering
d)
Due Process
18.
The freedom of religion is found in Amendment 2
a)
True
b)
False
19.
The right to privacy is part of which Amendment?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
20.
Amendment Five says you need a warrant or probable cause to execute search and __________.
a)
Saviors
b)
Sharing
c)
Seizures
d)
Slavery
21.
The rights to ask the government to change a law is found in which amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Third Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
d)
Seventh Amendment
22.
Officers usually need a _______ to search you or your property
a)
Baton
b)
Firearm
c)
Warrant
d)
Warning
23.
The Rights to Assembly and Petition are in the fourth amendment.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
The Second Amendment's "Right to bear arms" means you can kill a bear and put its arms on the wall.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
The Eighth Amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishments.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Shared Rights (Ninth Amendment) says people have more rights than what is listed in the Bill of Rights
a)
True
b)
False
27.
Free Speech is found in which amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
28.
Due process and the right to an attorney are rights usually found in which Amendment?
a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
Seventh Amendment
29.
All male citizens have the right to vote regardless of race. Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
3rd
c)
26th
d)
14th
30.
The president cannot serve more than two terms. Which amendment is this?
a)
16th
b)
19th
c)
22nd
d)
23rd
31.
Citizens of one state cannot sue another state in federal court. Which amendment is this?
a)
11th
b)
15th
c)
10th
d)
23rd
32.
Repealed prohibition. Which amendment is this?
a)
21st
b)
18th
c)
27th
d)
4th
33.
Every person born or naturalized in the US is a citizen. Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
22nd
c)
15th
d)
14th
34.
No search and seizure without a warrant and probable cause. Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
35.
Ban of poll tax as a qualification to vote. Which amendment is this?
a)
23rd
b)
18th
c)
10th
d)
24th
36.
Any rights not given in the Constitution are reserved for the people. Which amendment is this?
a)
9th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
16th
37.
Cannot increase/decrease salaries of members of Congress in the middle of a term. Which amendment is this?
a)
27th
b)
5th
c)
16th
d)
21st
38.
The people elect US senators. Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
17th
c)
23rd
d)
26th
39.
Slavery is abolished. Which amendment is this?
a)
13th
b)
15th
c)
24th
d)
19th
40.
Women's suffrage (right to vote). Which amendment is this?
a)
18th
b)
19th
c)
10th
d)
12th
41.
You have the right to a fair/speedy trial and an impartial jury. Which amendment is this?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
16th
d)
4th
42.
Congress can tax income. Which amendment is this?
a)
16th
b)
18th
c)
9th
d)
10th
43.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
44.
President and Vice President are elected through the process of the electoral college. Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
10th
c)
14th
d)
16th
45.
Voting age changed from 21 years old to 18 years old. Which amendment is this?
a)
25th
b)
14th
c)
26th
d)
12th
46.
No quartering of soldiers. Which amendment is this?
a)
8th
b)
3rd
c)
12th
d)
2nd
47.
Any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states. Which amendment is this?
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
8th
d)
9th
48.
Prohibition of alcohol. Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
18th
c)
22nd
d)
24th
49.
You have the right to a lawyer. Which amendment is this?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
50.
The President is inaugurated in January. Congress begins to meet in January. Which amendment is this?
a)
24th
b)
20th
c)
27th
d)
23rd
51.
No excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
52.
No double jeopardy. Which amendment is this?
a)
3rd
b)
4th
c)
5th
d)
6th
53.
Right to bear arms. Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
54.
Gives Washington D.C. three electoral votes. Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
23rd
c)
17th
d)
27th
55.
Right to a trial by jury in civil cases over $20. Which amendment is this?
a)
4th
b)
5th
c)
6th
d)
7th
56.
If the president dies or cannot serve, the vice president becomes president. If both die, the Speaker of the House becomes president. Which amendment is this?
a)
18th
b)
25th
c)
27th
d)
9th
57.
The government must provide compensation for private property. Which amendment is this?
a)
3rd
b)
4th
c)
5th
d)
6th
58.
You must be informed of the charges against you. Which amendment is this?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
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