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U.S. Constitution and Civics Test Review

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The US Constitution set up _______ branches of government?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
4
d)
2
2.
The Legislative Branch...... ?
a)
makes laws
b)
carries out laws
c)
Interprets laws
d)
has nothing to do with laws
3.
The Judicial Branch.....?
a)
makes laws
b)
carries out laws
c)
interprets laws
d)
has nothing to do with laws
4.

The Executive Branch.....?

a)

makes laws

b)

enforces laws

c)

interprets laws

d)

has nothing to do with laws

5.
The Bill of Rights is part of which document?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
US Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
6.
How many Amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights?
a)
first 5
b)
first 7
c)
first 10
d)
All 27
7.
The first plan of government which gave more power to the states and had a weak central government was called the __________ ___ _________________________.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
War for Independence
d)
Constitutional Convention
8.
This plan of government was created at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation.
a)
The Revolution
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Constitution of the United States
d)
The Bill of Rights
9.

the system where power of all of the branches of government is balanced by the other branches

a)

Constitution

b)

federal system

c)

checks and balances

d)

three branches

10.
This is the first step to becoming a law.  Congress must pass and the president sign it for it to become a law.
a)
Electoral College
b)
Federalism
c)
Veto
d)
Bill
11.
Supporters of the new Constitution were known as
a)
Republicans.
b)
Patriots.
c)
Anti-Federalists.
d)
Federalists.
12.
The 5th Amendment provides protection for those accused of a crime.  What is "double jeopardy" which is prevented by the 5th Amendment? 
a)
The nickname for the # of senators each state gets
b)
A person cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
c)
A person cannot have their Miranda rights read to them twice.
d)
A person cannot be arrested two times in the same day.
13.
Which freedom or right is not specifically listed in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights?
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
Freedom of the Press
c)
Right to Assemble
d)
Right to Privacy
14.

Which Article describes the role and powers of the President of the United States?

a)

Article 5

b)

Article 1

c)

Article 7

d)

Article 2

15.

Which Article describes the role and powers of Congress?

a)

Article 1

b)

Article 2

c)

Article 6

d)

Article 5

16.

Which Article describes the branch of government that interprets the law?

a)

Article 3

b)

Article 5

c)

Article 7

d)

Article 2

17.
Which branch has the power to declare war?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
Senate
18.

Which Article declares the Constitution to be the supreme law of the land?

a)

Article 5

b)

Article 6

c)

Article 1

d)

Article 2

19.
What is the U.S Constitution?
a)
Supreme law of the land
b)
An amendment
c)
A system of government
d)
A group of people who make laws
20.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
a)
28
b)
17
c)
29
d)
27
21.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
22.
No one has to house quarter soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
23.
Police must get a warrant to check other people houses.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
24.
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
25.
Rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people.
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 7
d)
Amendment 9
26.
Guarantees a jury trial in civil cases
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
9th
d)
2nd
27.
Which amendment states that Powers not spelled out in the Constitution are reserved to the states?
a)
4th
b)
10th
c)
9th
d)
1st
28.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
29.
All male citizens have the right to vote regardless of race.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
3rd
c)
26th
d)
14th
30.
The president cannot serve more than two terms.  Which amendment is this?
a)
16th
b)
19th
c)
22nd
d)
23rd
31.
Citizens of one state cannot sue another state in federal court.  Which amendment is this?
a)
11th
b)
15th
c)
10th
d)
23rd
32.
Repealed prohibition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
21st
b)
18th
c)
27th
d)
4th
33.
Every person born or naturalized in the US is a citizen.  Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
22nd
c)
15th
d)
14th
34.
Ban of poll tax as a qualification to vote.  Which amendment is this?
a)
23rd
b)
18th
c)
10th
d)
24th
35.
Cannot increase/decrease salaries of members of Congress in the middle of a term.  Which amendment is this?
a)
27th
b)
5th
c)
16th
d)
21st
36.
The people elect US senators.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
17th
c)
23rd
d)
26th
37.
Slavery is abolished.  Which amendment is this?
a)
13th
b)
15th
c)
24th
d)
19th
38.
Women's suffrage (right to vote).  Which amendment is this?
a)
18th
b)
19th
c)
10th
d)
12th
39.
Congress can tax income.  Which amendment is this?
a)
16th
b)
18th
c)
9th
d)
10th
40.
President and Vice President are elected through the process of the electoral college.  Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
10th
c)
14th
d)
16th
41.
Voting age changed from 21 years old to 18 years old. Which amendment is this?
a)
25th
b)
14th
c)
26th
d)
12th
42.
Prohibition of alcohol.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
18th
c)
22nd
d)
24th
43.
The President is inaugurated in January.  Congress begins to meet in January.  Which amendment is this?
a)
24th
b)
20th
c)
27th
d)
23rd
44.
Gives Washington D.C. three electoral votes.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
23rd
c)
17th
d)
27th
45.
If the president dies or cannot serve, the vice president becomes president.  If both die, the Speaker of the House becomes president.  Which amendment is this?
a)
18th
b)
25th
c)
27th
d)
9th
46.
The Great Compromise established 
a)
a guaranteed continuation of the slave trade
b)
limited power of the federal government
c)
construction of a new national capital
d)
a bi-cameral congress made up of a Senate and House of Reps
47.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
a)
Announced our independence from Britain
b)
Makes all people independent of one another
c)
Makes pens dance
d)
It declares
48.
How many senators are there?
a)
583
b)
100
c)
50
d)
101
49.
What is the name of the current U.S. President?
a)
Barack Obama
b)
Donald J. Trump
c)
Donald Trump
d)
Neither
50.
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
a)
Court of Appeals
b)
Supreme Court
c)
County Courts
d)
On the top of a great big hill
51.
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S.?
a)
Green & Independent
b)
Rich & Poor
c)
Democrat & Republican
d)
Socialism & Communism
52.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Bill Clinton
d)
George Washington
53.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
a)
December 25, 0000
b)
July 5, 1776
c)
July 4, 1776
54.
Who is the "Father of our Country?"
a)
Father George
b)
James Madison
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
55.
Name the U.S. war that broke out between the North and South.
a)
Civilians War
b)
Civil War
c)
World War I
d)
War of 1812
56.
Why does our flag have 13 stripes?
a)
13 colonies
b)
13 wars
c)
Unlucky number 13
d)
13 years it took to fight the Revolutionary War
57.
What is the name of the National Anthem?
a)
Oh, Canada
b)
The Star Spangled Banner
c)
America, the Beautiful
d)
The Pledge of Allegiance
58.
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
a)
Ohio
b)
Texas
c)
The Louisiana Territory
d)
Connecticut
59.
Which were some of the 13 original colonies?
a)
Pennsylvania
b)
New Jersey
c)
Delaware
d)
All of the above
60.
A U.S. Senator serves ____ years. 
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
61.
There are ____ number of justices on the U.S. Supreme court. 
a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
62.
The Chief Justice of the current Supreme Court is?
a)
Sandra Day O'Connor
b)
John Marshall
c)
Paul Ryan
d)
John Roberts
63.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
a)
to make treaties
b)
provide schooling and education
c)
reviews laws
d)
vote
64.
The United States fought Japan, Germany, and ______ in World War II? 
a)
Poland
b)
Russia
c)
Italy
d)
France
65.
Who was President during World War I? 
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
FDR
c)
Ronald Reagan
d)
Teddy Roosevelt
66.
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? 
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
Richard Nixon
c)
Teddy Roosevelt
d)
Franklin Roosevelt
67.

Which member of Congress serves a 2 year term?

a)

Senator

b)

Representative in the House

c)

Vice President

d)

President of House

68.

How long is a term for the presidency?

a)

6 years

b)

3 years

c)

4 years

d)

8 years

69.

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

a)

430

b)

250

c)

100

d)

435

70.

Which article explains the relationship between states and the relationship between states and the federal government?

a)

5

b)

2

c)

4

d)

3

71.

Which article explains the process of amending the Constitution?

a)

1

b)

5

c)

3

d)

8

72.

Which article explains the ratification process?

a)

7

b)

6

c)

5

d)

2

73.

Which war had the goal of stopping the spread of Communism?

a)

WWII

b)

WWI

c)

Cuban American War

d)

Cold War

74.

What century did WWII take place?

a)

20th

b)

21st

c)

19th

d)

18th

75.

What was the terrorist attack that took place on American soil?

a)

Pearl Harbor

b)

9/11

c)

Bay of Pigs

d)

Bombing of Berlin

76.

_______ borders the U.S. to the north and ____________ borders the U.S. to the south.

a)

Mexico and Canada

b)

Canada and Mexico

c)

Maine and Texas

d)

North American and South America

77.

_________ Ocean is on the West Coast and _________ Ocean is on the East Coast.

a)

Atlantic and Pacific

b)

Pacific and Indian

c)

Indian and Arctic

d)

Pacific and Atlantic

78.

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

a)

New York

b)

Washington D.C.

c)

New Jersey

d)

Delaware

79.

What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

a)

to push for equality in the United States

b)

a movement to return to Africa

c)

end discrimination in the United States

d)

a violent protest in the United States

80.

What is the capital of the United States?

a)

Philadelphia

b)

Washington D.C.

c)

Jefferson City

d)

Boston

81.

What is the Selective Service?

a)

Men have to sign up for draft at age of 18

b)

All American citizens have to sign up for the draft at the age of 18

c)

Men have the option to sign up for the draft at the age of 18

d)

Men have to sign up for the draft at the age of 21

82.

_______ is the longest river in the United State.

a)

Mississippi

b)

102

c)

Colorado

d)

Missouri

83.

Which of the following are U.S. Territories?

a)

Guam and Virgin Island

b)

Guam and Cuba

c)

Puerto Rico and the Bahamas

d)

Soma and Hawaii

84.

What document freed the slaves in the rebelling states during the Civil War?

a)

Freedom Proclamation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Emancipation Proclamation

d)

Gettysburg Address

85.

There were _______ delegates at the Constitutional Convention and _______ signed the Constitution.

a)

50 and 42

b)

39 and 22

c)

75 and 49

d)

55 and 39

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