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WorksheetsThe Constitution - CCMS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Vocab term meaning to reject
a)
veto
b)
ratify
c)
amend
d)
impeach
2.
Vocab word meaning to decide what something means.
a)
veto
b)
interpret
c)
impeach
d)
ratify
3.
To formally accuse a government official
a)
veto
b)
ratify
c)
impeach
d)
amend
4.
Vocab term meaning to change or make an addition
a)
veto
b)
amend
c)
ratify
d)
interpret
5.
Vocab term meaning to approve
a)
veto
b)
ratifty
c)
amend
d)
interpret
6.
Father of the Constitution
a)
Ben Franklin
b)
James Madison
c)
Roger Sherman
d)
Thomas Jefferson
7.
Why did some states oppose the Constitution?
a)
Too many freedoms
b)
States got too much power
c)
too similar to the Articles of Confederation
d)
It did not include a Bill of Rights
8.
Group that supported the ratification of the Constitution
a)
Democrats
b)
Whigs
c)
Federalists
d)
Farmers
9.
Group that opposed the ratification of the Constitution
a)
Republicans
b)
Whigs
c)
Anti-Federalists
d)
Merchans
10.
This principle means we are a union of states with a strong central government
a)
popular soveregity
b)
judicial review
c)
federalism
d)
rule of law
11.
This principle means we have three branches that each have different functions
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
rule of law
12.
This principle means the branches watch over each other so one doesn't get too strong
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
rule of law
13.
This principle means the people have control
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
judicial review
14.
This principle means that laws are judged as well as people
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
judicial review
15.
This principle means that even the government has to follow the laws
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
federalism
c)
rule of law
d)
judicial review
16.
Why was it difficult to pass an amendment?
a)
All the states had to agree
b)
The Supreme Court had to make sure it was legal
c)
3/4 of the states had to agree
d)
3/4 of the population had to agree
17.
How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it became law?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
11
d)
13
18.
What is the common name of the legislative branch?
a)
president
b)
Congress
c)
Supreme Court
d)
House of Representatives
19.
What is the common name for the position held as the head of the executive branch?
a)
Congress
b)
president
c)
Supreme Court
d)
None
20.
What type of government does the Constitution establish?
a)
Democracy
b)
Constitutional
c)
Representative
d)
REPUBLIC!!!!!!!
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