WorksheetsUnited States Government
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the purpose of a constitution? Select all that apply.
lists the rights guaranteed to citizens of a country or state
outlines a plan for how the government is organized
states the basic laws of the country or state
protects the rights of citizens
create a schedule for elections
True or False
A constitution is a written plan for a government that outlines the basic laws of a state, country, or organization.
True
False
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution is called...
An introduction
The Prologue
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The United States Constitution replaced the __________ of Confederation.
Amendments
Articles
Assembly
Artifacts
The legislative branch _________ the laws.
enforces
makes
judges
True or False
The First Amendment is part of the Declaration of Independence.
True
False
The Judicial branch ________ the laws.
enforces
makes
judges
True or False
The purpose of a constitution is to identify the leader or a country or state.
True
False
The executive branch ________ the laws.
enforces
makes
judges
The United States Constitution was ratified in the year _____.
1687
1787
1887
1987
A separate section or paragraph of a legal document that outlines rules are called...
Amendments
Articles
Artifacts
Assemblies
Which two United States presidents signed the U.S. Constitution?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Oliver Hazard Perry
__________ are changes to the constitution.
Amendments
Articles
Modifications
Artifacts
The Supreme Court is the head of the
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
True or False
James Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution".
True
False
The head of the executive branch is the...
king
president
judge
teacher
The U.S. Constitution protects citizens or people, who live in the United States. It also guarantees the basic ______ of the people.
responsibilities
rights
laws
property
The United States Constitution has ____ articles.
5
7
10
15
Select all of the branches of government.
Legislative
House of Representatives
Judicial
Executive
Congress
Select all of the rights guaranteed under the First Amendment.
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Right to Petition
Right to Assemble
Which two parts make up the legislative branch?
Kings and Queens
House of Representative and Senate
Windows and Doors
_____ are a set of rules that people follow. They are created to help protect the rights of citizens, to provide benefits to citizens, and to assign some responsibilities to citizens.
laws
choices
rights
responsibilities
