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WorksheetsUnit 3.3 The US Constitution
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A branch of government that passes laws
a)
legislative branch
b)
executive branch
c)
judicial branch
2.
A branch of government that carries out laws:
a)
legislative branch
b)
executive branch
c)
judicial branch
3.
A branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly:
a)
legislative branch
b)
executive branch
c)
judicial branch
4.
A principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches.
a)
popular soverignty
b)
separation of powers
c)
amendment
d)
legislative branch
5.
Amend means
a)
to keep the same.
b)
to vote.
c)
to reject.
d)
to change.
6.
The right of states to limit the power of the federal government.
a)
separation of powers
b)
checks and balances
c)
states' rights
d)
Bill of Rights
7.
A principle of the United States Constitution that gives each branch of the government the power to check, or limit, the other branches:
a)
separation of powers
b)
checks and balances
c)
states' rights
d)
Bill of Rights
8.
A principle of the United States Constitution that establishes the division of power between the federal government and the states.
a)
states' rights
b)
federalism
c)
republic
d)
checks and balances
9.
The belief in the uniqueness and importance of each individual.
a)
individualism
b)
states' rights
c)
popular soverignty
d)
federalism
10.
Judicial review refers to:
a)
the right of states to limit the power of the federal government.
b)
the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
c)
a principle of the United States Constitution that gives each branch of the government the power to check, or limit, the other branches.
d)
a system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them.
11.
A system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them.
a)
anarchy
b)
republic
c)
executive branch
d)
monarchy
12.
The goal of the Constitution that states "to protect domestic tranquility" means to:
a)
Work together as one country
b)
Protect our freedoms.
c)
Support the well-being of all its citizen.
d)
Protect peace at home.
13.
The goal of the Constitution that states "to promote the general welfare" means to:
a)
Work together as one country
b)
Protect our freedoms.
c)
Support the well-being of all its citizen.
d)
Support a military to protect citizens from foreign attacks.
14.
The goal of the Constitution that states "to secure the blessings of liberty" means to:
a)
Work together as one country
b)
Protect our freedoms.
c)
Support the well-being of all its citizen.
d)
Support a military to protect citizens from foreign attacks.
15.
How many sections is the main body of the Constitution broken into?
a)
3
b)
7
c)
10
d)
13
16.
What are each of the sections of the main body of the Constitution called?
a)
amendments
b)
bills
c)
laws
d)
articles
17.
Article VI states that the Constitution is the “supreme law of the land.” What does that mean?
a)
States are allowed to make laws that violate the Constitution.
b)
States may not make laws that violate the Constitution.
c)
People have the right to alter or abolish their government.
d)
Foreign laws do not apply.
18.
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
a)
3
b)
13
c)
10
d)
27
19.
What does the principle of popular sovereignty state?
a)
States are allowed to make laws that violate the Constitution. people have the right to alter or abolish their government.
b)
The people have the right to alter or abolish their government.
c)
The Constitution provides the basis for its republican form of government.
d)
States may not make laws that violate the Constitution.
20.
Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, republicanism, and individual rights are all included in the:
a)
six goals of the Constution
b)
seven basic principles of the Constitution.
21.
The Constitution separates the government into three branches. Please name the three branches.
a)
legislative, republican, democratic
b)
legislative, executive, Congress
c)
legislative, executive, judicial
d)
judicial, federalism, republic
22.
The United States is a constitutional republic. Instead of taking part directly in government, what do citizens do?
a)
Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will.
b)
Congress makes the laws regardless of what citizens want or need.
c)
Citizens elect justices to serve on the Supreme Court.
d)
Citizens have the final say on what is constitutional or unconstitutional.
23.
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a trial by jury are all examples of:
a)
states' rights.
b)
individual rights.
c)
the seven basic principles of the Constitution
d)
the six goals of the Constitution.
24.
What are the names of the different chambers of the legislative branch?
a)
Supreme Court and Congress
b)
The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court
c)
The House of Representatives and the Senate
d)
The Senate and the Executive branch.
25.
How many members are currently in the House of Representative
a)
50
b)
273
c)
435
d)
532
26.
How many senators are elected by each state?
a)
at least one
b)
2
c)
3
d)
435
27.
What is the main duty of the legislative branch?
a)
enforce and carry out the laws
b)
make the laws
c)
interpret the laws
28.
True or False: Senators are not directly elected by the people of each state unlike members of the House.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
What does the “elastic clause” enable Congress to do?
a)
Create whatever laws they want.
b)
Change representatives during an active session.
c)
Stretch its powers to deal with the changing needs of the nation.
d)
Impeach the President.
30.
What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?
a)
The Vice President
b)
The President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Speaker of the Senate
31.
Who leads the Senate?
a)
The Vice President
b)
The President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Speaker of the Senate
32.
Who is the head of the Executive branch?
a)
The Vice President
b)
The President
c)
Chief Justice
d)
Speaker of the Senate
33.
The President, the Vice President, and members of the Cabinet are all apart of the:
a)
legislative branch
b)
judicial branch
c)
Congress
d)
executive branch
34.
True or False: the President can declare war.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces?
a)
The Vice President
b)
The President
c)
Chief Justice
d)
Speaker of the Senate
36.
True or False: A candidate can lose the popular vote nationwide but still be elected President.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
What is the main duty of the President?
a)
enforce and carry out the laws
b)
make the laws
c)
interpret the laws
38.
What is the main duty of the judicial branch?
a)
enforce and carry out the laws
b)
make the laws
c)
interpret the laws
39.
What is the name of the top court of the American justice system?
a)
The Congressional Court
b)
The Presidential Court
c)
The Appellate Court
d)
The Supreme Court
40.
How many justices (Chief Justice and associate justices total) are on the supreme court?
a)
10
b)
9
c)
8
d)
7
41.
What is the name of the leader of the Supreme Court?
a)
Chief Justice
b)
Principle Justice
c)
Associate Justice
d)
Vice President
42.
True or False: the Supreme Court does not have the power to pass or enforce laws, it can only provide judicial review of laws.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
What court case gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review?
a)
Madison v. Roberts
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Plessy v. Ferguson
d)
Marbury v. Adams
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