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Framework of the United States Constitution

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Constitution begins with an introductory paragraph stating the purposes of the government.

a)

Introduction

b)

Preamble

c)

We the People

d)

Article I

2.

How many articles are in the Constitution as written in 1787?

a)

10

b)

5

c)

8

d)

7

3.

Which branch of government does Article I address?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

4.

Which body consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives?

a)

The Assembly

b)

Congress

c)

Presidency

d)

The lawmakers

5.

Article II is about which branch?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

6.

Who leads Article II?

a)

Chief Justice

b)

President

c)

Chief of Staff

d)

Speaker of the House

7.

Which branch of government is established by Article III?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

8.

What are changes to the Constitution called?

a)

additions

b)

changes

c)

amendments

d)

corollary

9.

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?

a)

13

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

10.

Article VI states that national laws override state laws, and government officials must take an _____ to support the U.S. Constitution.

a)

oath

b)

pledge of allegiance

c)

action plan

d)

test

11.

Which amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

a)

1, 5 & 7

b)

11-27

c)

1-10

d)

20-25

12.

Which amendment protects the freedom of assembly, press, speech, religion, and petitioning the government?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

5

d)

10

13.

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

14.

Which amendment protects the right not to testify against oneself, ensures due process, and provides compensation for taken property?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

5

d)

10

15.

The _________ will become President if the president is removed or resigns.

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Majority Leader

c)

Vice-President

d)

Chief Justice

16.

Which article of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?

a)

Article V

b)

Article VII

c)

Article IV

d)

Article VI

17.

Which branch of government interprets laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

18.

Which amendment ended slavery in the US?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

16th Amendment

c)

14th Amendment

d)

15th Amendment

19.

Which amendment grants the right to a speedy and public trial?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

20.

What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?

a)

25 years

b)

30 years

c)

35 years

d)

40 years

21.

Which article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?

a)

Article III

b)

Article II

c)

Article IV

d)

Article I