WorksheetsAPGOV Constitution Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT
the national government could not resolve state boundary disputes
currency was no accepted outside of local areas
the military could not put down even small rebellions
the national government had too much power
there was no national judicial system
What was the result of the Great Compromise?
States were represented in the upper house (Senate), and individuals were represented in the lower house (House).
Individuals were represented in the upper house (Senate), and states were represented in the lower house (House).
Individuals were given proportional representation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
All members of Congress were selected by direct elections.
Slaves were not counted in the census.
All of the following are part of the amendment process EXCEPT
a proposal accepted by a two-thirds vote of Congress
a proposal accepted at a national convention called by Congress as requested by two-thirds of the states
a national referendum (by popular vote) with two-thirds voter approval
ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures
ratification by three-fourths of states in special conventions
How does the Constitution provide an executive check on the judicial branch?
by allowing the president to remove Supreme Court justices from office
by permitting bureaucrats to ignore a decision of the Supreme Court
by allowing the president to propose a bill to Congress to overturn a decision by the Supreme Court
by nominating federal judges, subject to Senate confirmation
by appointing federal judges
How did the Antifederalists differ from the Federalists?
The Antifederalists wanted a stronger central government.
The Federalists wanted to protect state sovereignty.
The Antifederalists had a more positive view of human nature.
The Antifederalists believed that a strong central government would be too distant from the people.
The Antifederalist were opposed to representative democracy.
Which of the following guarantees of individual liberties is found in the original Constitution?
freedom of speech, press, and assembly
a prohibition against double jeopardy
no offical state religion
no unreasonable search and seizures
no religious tests to hold office
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of separation of powers?
It creates gridlock in policy-making.
It makes it difficult for the government to act decisively in times of crisis.
It results in prompt, by hasty, decision-making.
It makes it difficult to stimulate economic growth.
It damages our position of international leadership.
What would be the impact of the line-item veto on the separation of powers?
It would weaken the presidency and strengthen Congress.
It would strengthen the presidency in relation to Congress.
It would prevent the SUpreme Court from using judicial review.
It would strengthen the power of the states.
It is not clear how the line-item veto would affect the separation of powers.
All of the following were arguments by the Federalists in support of the Constitution EXCEPT
representative democracy would be preferable to direct democracy
a large republic woudl be preferable to a small republic
the new Constitution would eliminate factions
a diversity of interests would be represented in the new government
the majority interests would be less able to persecute minority interests
Which of the following best describes judicial review?
The Supreme Court may amend the Constitution.
The Supreme Court may nullify state laws if they provide more rights than are contained in the federal Bill of Rights.
The Supreme Court may remove state government officials who violate the Constitution.
The Supreme Court may recommend impeachment proceedings again the president.
The Supreme Court may nullify government acts that conflict with the Constitution.
All of the following were features of the New Jersey plan EXCEPT
Equal representation in the national legislature
Power to regulate interstate commerce vested in the national government
Bicameral Legislature
Plural Executive
Executive elected by Congress
How can the President check the power of the other branches?
Dissolve Congress and call for new elections.
Remove judges who commit serious crimes.
Bypass Congress by submitting proposed Constitutional amendments to the states.
Vetoing judicial decisions.
Nominating federal judges.
The bill of Rights, as originally adopted in 1791 applied to
Both state and national governments
The Congress and the President, but not the courts
Only the national government
Only the States
The Congress only, but not the President and the courts
Under the original text of the Constitution, which of the following rights were protected.
Free speech
Right to a jury trial
Freedom of religion
Right to privacy
Prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizures
Which of the following institutions did the people have a right to elect under the Constitution as originally written
President
House of Representatives
Senate
Judiciary
Bureaucracy
