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WorksheetsThree Branches of Government and the Constitution
Total questions: 139
Worksheet time: 3hrs 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which branch has the President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
2.
Which branch has the Supreme Court?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
3.
Which branch has the Cabinet?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
4.
Which branch has the Senate?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
5.
Which branch has the Vice President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
6.
Which branch has the House of Representatives?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
7.
Which branch can make new laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
8.
Which branch interprets the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
9.
Which branch can appoint (choose) justices?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
10.
Which branch can override the veto?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
11.
Which branch commands the military?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
12.
Which branch declares laws unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
13.
Which branch is Congress?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
14.
What of these is not one of the Three Branches of Government?
a)
Judicial
b)
Empire
c)
Legislative
d)
Executive
15.
The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.
a)
Senate
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
16.
What are the two parts of our Congress?
a)
The Station and the House
b)
The Supreme Court and the White House
c)
The President and the Vice President
d)
The Senate and the House of Representatives
17.
There are ____________ senators.
a)
100
b)
0
c)
20
d)
10,000
18.
The _____________________ is elected by eligible United States citizens who vote and by the Electoral College system
a)
Pope
b)
Principal
c)
Participant
d)
President
19.
_______________________ and _______________________ are elected by voters in their states.
a)
Speakers and Station Managers
b)
Judges and Lawyers
c)
Senators and Representatives
d)
Principals and Teachers
20.
The number of representatives a state has is based on the state's _________________________.
a)
location
b)
name
c)
population
d)
altitude
21.
True or False: The number of senators is the same for all states?
a)
True
b)
False
22.
The Supreme Court has how many members?
a)
6
b)
10
c)
9
d)
8
23.
True or False- The Supreme Court makes laws?
a)
True
b)
False
24.
How long does a Supreme Court Justice have their job?
a)
2 years
b)
6 years
c)
for life
d)
10 years
25.
How does the President limit the power of the Legislative Branch (congress)
a)
He can fire them.
b)
He can say a law is illegal
c)
He can veto the laws they vote for.
26.
How does the Supreme Court limit the power of Congress and the President?
a)
They declare a law as unconstitutional or wrong.
b)
They remove the President from office.
c)
They change the laws.
27.
How can Congress limit the power of the President?
a)
They ignore him.
b)
The approve the law with 2/3 votes.
c)
They fire him.
28.
Who would take over the Executive branch if something happened to the President?
a)
Vice President
b)
Senate
c)
Congress
29.
What is the purpose of having three branches of government?
a)
to prevent any part of government from becoming too powerful
b)
Because three branches are more important than having one branch
c)
Because trees have many branches
30.
Who did America go to war with to gain their independence?
a)
Russia
b)
England
c)
Japan
31.
Who ruled over America before it was free and independent?
a)
Queen of England
b)
King of England
c)
Emperor of Japan
32.
The President is the leader of the military.
a)
true
b)
false
33.
What are the Three Branches of Government?
a)
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
b)
President, Senator, Representative
c)
Executive, Senator, Representative
d)
Legislative, Judicial, Senators
34.
What is made up of 9 justices or judges who meet together to monitor the laws that are created and decides if they obey the Constitution of our country?
a)
United States Supreme Court
b)
White House
c)
Congress
d)
Senators and Representatives
35.
At the state level, the legislative branch is
a)
the General Assembly
b)
the Governor
c)
the Ohio Supreme Court
36.
. The ________________ contains the supreme laws of the land of the United States of America.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Emancipation Proclamation
d)
Magna Carta
37.
What does the word veto mean?
a)
to approve a law
b)
to say no to a law
c)
to sign a law
d)
to jump
38.
What is federalism?
a)
a system that has a division of power between the central government and the state governments
b)
when the central government has all the power
c)
a system that the states have the power
d)
when the central government has no power
39.
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
40.
According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from?
a)
Electoral College
b)
the states
c)
the people
d)
the President
41.
Senators and representatives work together to write and vote on
a)
the constitution
b)
bills
c)
court cases
d)
scheduling professional sports games
42.
The governor serves a term of ___ years
a)
2
b)
7
c)
5
d)
4
43.
Which branch grants pardons:
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
44.
What percentage of Congress can override the President's veto?
a)
3/4
b)
1/3
c)
2/3
45.
How many senators are elected for each state?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
unlimited
46.
What is the term for the process of removing an elected president from office?
a)
veto
b)
vote
c)
impeach
47.
The Constitution creating 3 branches so the government does not get too powerful is called
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Delegated Powers
48.
Representation in the Senate is based on
a)
2 per state
b)
state population
49.
Which branch of government has the most power
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
none
50.
How long is the president’s term?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
51.
The Senate and the House of Representatives is also called
a)
Party
b)
Congress
c)
Term
d)
Committee
52.
Which term means 'system where the national government shares power with state governments'?
a)
propose
b)
republican
c)
federalism
d)
execute
53.
Which term means 'introduce a new amendment'?
a)
propose
b)
republican
c)
federalism
d)
execute
54.
Which term means 'a representative form of government'?
a)
propose
b)
republican
c)
federalism
d)
execute
55.
Which term means 'approve or pass an amendment'?
a)
republican
b)
federalism
c)
execute
d)
ratify
56.
Which terms means 'carry out a law'?
a)
republican
b)
federalism
c)
execute
d)
ratify
57.
What are the Bill of Rights?
a)
The first Amendment
b)
The first five Amendments
c)
The first ten Amendments
d)
All of the Amendments
58.
Which term means 'a change or addition to the Constitution'?
a)
propose
b)
republican
c)
federalism
d)
amendment
59.
How many years is one term for a Senator?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
60.
How many years is one term for a representative?
a)
1 year
b)
2 years
c)
4 years
d)
6 years
61.
What is the introduction paragraph to the Constitution called?
a)
Preamble
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Amendments
62.
Who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Congress
c)
President
63.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
a)
they define the rights of U.S. Citizens
b)
they explain the introduction to the Constitution
c)
they gave women the right to vote
64.
What year was the constitution written?
a)
2007
b)
1789
c)
1776
d)
1787
65.
The Constitution was written because the king was tired of having all the power.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
How many colonies were there when the United States became an independent country?
a)
13
b)
19
c)
50
d)
31
67.
What country did the colonists go to war with so they can have their freedom?
a)
Egypt
b)
England
c)
Europe
d)
Englurgh
68.
The Constitution says there are how many branches (or parts) of government?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
3
d)
5
69.
The Bill of Rights is _________________
a)
A bill you get in the mail
b)
Tells what the president does that is right
c)
the first 10 amendments that protect citizens rights
d)
is only for adults over 18
70.
In what year was the Constitution written?
a)
2018
b)
1865
c)
1776
d)
1787
71.
The Constitution was needed because the Articles of Confederation ...
a)
did not have enough power, it was not very strong.
b)
was too powerful, the people were afraid.
c)
not written very clearly.
d)
was written in Old English and we needed a newer version.
72.
How many Senators represent each state?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
based on population
d)
President can appoint as many as he wants
73.
How many House of Representatives comes from each state?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
based on population
d)
9
74.
The word amendment means...
a)
change
b)
veto
c)
declare war
d)
treaty
75.
The first amendment focuses on...
a)
freedom of religion
b)
freedom of speech
c)
freedom of assembly
d)
freedom of press
e)
freedom of petition
76.
The second amendment:
a)
quarter troops
b)
freedom of speech
c)
unfair search
d)
right to bear arms
77.
The third amendment:
a)
quarter troops
b)
freedom of petition
c)
bear arms
d)
due process
78.
The fourth amendment:
a)
the right to bear arms
b)
freedom of religion
c)
protection against unfair searches
d)
you have other rights that each individual state can decide
79.
When did the Americans fight to win a war to win independence from Great Britain?
a)
1776-1781
b)
1492-1776
c)
1774-1776
d)
1781-1783
80.
What isn't a reason that Americans fought in the Revolutionary War (War of Independence from Great Britain)?
a)
They wanted to establish a country based on individual freedoms.
b)
They wanted to have the right to determine their own future.
c)
They wanted to unite the states with a strong central government.
d)
They wants to be free from the rule of kings.
81.
What do we now call the "Plan" that describes our federal government?
a)
The Articles of Confederation
b)
The Constitution
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Declaration of Independence
82.
What is the purpose of the Preamble of The US Constitution?
a)
It explains why American should not be taxed.
b)
It explains why the Constitution was written.
c)
It explains why we should be free from England.
d)
It explains why the Articles of Confederation were weak
83.
What does the Constitution say the government provide?
a)
fairness, peace, protection, care, and freedom
b)
fairness, freedom, and war
c)
peace, freedom, and weak government
d)
freedom, justice, and chicken nuggets
84.
What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
to make George Washington president
b)
to declare freedom from Great Britain
c)
to create written document outlining a strong government for the United States
d)
to list of top 10 rights of Americans
85.
IF THE PRESIDENT SIGNS A BILL WHAT HAPPENS?
a)
IT BECOMES A LAW
b)
IT GOES BACK TO THE SENATE
c)
IT IS VETOED
d)
THE PRESIDENT EATS A SANDWICH
86.
Federalist SUPPORT a strong, national government and creating a new constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
87.
______ is the belief that the government gets its power from the people.
a)
Rule of Law
b)
Popular Sovereignity
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Federalism
88.
Which president was also called the Father of the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
James Madison
89.
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
a)
Williamsburg VA
b)
Pittsburg PA
c)
Philadelphia PA
d)
Washington DC
90.
Who was elected President of the Convention?
a)
James Madison
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
91.
We the people means:
a)
Give protection to everyone
b)
Promise of peace
c)
Citizens of America
d)
Make sure freedom continues
92.
In Order to Form a More Perfect Union means:
a)
Make sure everything is fair
b)
Citizens of America
c)
Care for those in need
d)
Make states get along as perfectly as possible
93.
Establish Justice means:
a)
Make sure everything is fair
b)
Citizens of America
c)
Care for those in need
d)
Give protection to everyone
94.
Ensure Domestic Tranquility means:
a)
Give protection to everyone
b)
Promise of peace in our country
c)
Make states get along as perfectly as possible
d)
Make sure freedom continues
95.
Prove for the Common Defense means:
a)
Promise of peace in our country
b)
Make sure everything is fair
c)
Give protection to everyone
d)
Make sure freedom continues
96.
Promote the General Welfare means:
a)
Care for those in need
b)
Citizens of America
c)
Promise of peace in our country
d)
Make sure everything is fair
97.
Secure the Blessings of Liberty means:
a)
Give protection to everyone
b)
Citizens of America
c)
Care for those in need
d)
Make sure freedom continues
98.
What is the total number of Electoral College votes needed by a candidate to become President?
a)
538
b)
200
c)
170
d)
270
99.
How long is the term of the President?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
For life
100.
How long is the term of a Senator?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
101.
How long is the term of a Representative?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
102.
Which of the following is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?
a)
freedom of speech
b)
freedom of religion
c)
right to an education
d)
right to a trial by jury
103.
Which of the following is NOT one of the principles included in the Constitution?
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
rule of law
c)
equality of the races
d)
separation of powers
104.
Another word for basic truth
a)
compromise
b)
principle
c)
propose
d)
amend
105.
to give up on something in order to come to an agreement
a)
compromise
b)
propose
c)
principle
d)
amend
106.
How does the system of Checks and Balance protect people?
a)
it keeps any of the branches from over powering the other so as not to destroy the rights of people
b)
it keeps any of the branches from fighting so the people are safe
c)
it keeps one branch in power and destroys the rights of people
d)
it keeps all branches in power so as to destroy the rights of people
107.
The Bill of Rights limits the power of government and protects the rights of individuals
a)
True
b)
False
108.
Powers specifically given to Congress
a)
Veto Powers
b)
Concurrent Powers
c)
Implied Powers
d)
Enumerated Powers
109.
Checks the powers of Congress
a)
Enumerated Powers
b)
Veto Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
d)
Reserved Powers
110.
Powers shared by the federal and state government
a)
Reserved Powers
b)
Implied Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
d)
Enumerated Powers
111.
Powers claimed by Congress but not directly stated in the Constitution
a)
Implied Powers
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Veto Powers
d)
Concurrent Powers
112.
Powers belonging to state alone
a)
Enumerated Powers
b)
Concurrent Powers
c)
Implied Powers
d)
Reserved Powers
113.
A person who was opposed to the new Constitution.
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
c)
A Patriot
d)
A Loyalist
114.
Ratify means....?
a)
To deny
b)
To approve
c)
To wait
d)
to turn down
115.
What is the Constitution?
a)
a document that explains where Americans can travel.
b)
a Document that declared our independence from Great Britain
c)
the document that helps us make money.
d)
A document that outlines how our government will be ran.
116.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
a)
I, Thomas Jefferson...
b)
We the people...
c)
We of freedom...
d)
This new country...
117.
What is federalism?
a)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.
b)
The people have individual rights.
c)
There are three branches of government.
d)
The state and national government share power.
118.
What is popular sovereignty?
a)
"The people rule."
b)
There are three branches of government.
c)
There are two houses in the legislature.
d)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.
119.
What specifically gives individual rights to the people?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Constitution
d)
Articles of Confederation
120.
In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?
a)
The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
b)
The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
c)
Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.
d)
The people of Massachusetts.
121.
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights
a)
They wanted to keep the government small
b)
They wanted to keep the government big and strong
c)
They wanted a provision for Taco Tuesday
d)
They wanted to make sure individual and state rights were protected
122.
Congress passed a law, but it is unconstitutional. Who can revoke (undo) the law?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
123.
Members of Congress have passed a law that bans the use of firearms by all Americans except for police and military personnel. Which branch can check/stop this law from being passed?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
124.
A Supreme Court Justice is found to be incompetent (unable to perform his/her job) and should be fired/impeached. Who impeaches him/her?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
125.
The president wants to nominate his crazy cousin, Ned, to be a Supreme Court Justice. Which branch can check/stop him?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
126.
The Preamble to the Constitution
a)
Is our law.
b)
Was ratified by 9 of the 13 colonies.
c)
Is the introduction that explains why the Constitution was written.
d)
Can be traced to the Magna Carta.
127.
What is suffrage?
a)
right to vote
b)
unequal rights
c)
negative impacts of inequality
d)
way to amend Constitution
128.
Which Amendment contains freedom of religion?
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
9th
d)
10th
129.
The Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of
a)
A) Supremacy
b)
B) Veto power
c)
C) Federalism
d)
D) Checks and balances
130.
The principle of a limited government means . . .
a)
the government can do whatever it chooses.
b)
the laws do not apply to government officials.
c)
the President can change the law as he sees fit.
d)
the government can only do what the people allow it to do.
131.
An agreement in which both sides make a sacrifice.
a)
Compromise
b)
Conclusion
c)
Arrangement
d)
Declaration
132.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
a)
common defense
b)
domestic tranquility
c)
perfect union
d)
liberty
133.
What does the word tranquility mean?
a)
Calm
b)
Sleepy
c)
Crazy
d)
All of the above
134.
What was the name given to the meeting of 55 delegates from the states who met to write a new basis of government?
a)
The Meeting of the Minds
b)
The Continental Congress
c)
The Constitutional Convention
d)
The American Revolution
135.
What is another word for delegate?
a)
Voter
b)
Representative
c)
Soldier
d)
Citizen
136.
Which of the following is not protected under the freedom of speech?
a)
Slander
b)
Libel
c)
Endangering Speech
d)
All of the above
137.
What are amendments?
a)
edits made to the constitution
b)
jokes on the constitution
c)
changes/additions to the constitution
d)
whats the constitution
138.
An agreement in which both sides make a sacrifice.
a)
Compromise
b)
Conclusion
c)
Arrangement
d)
Declaration
139.
Why is the Constitution considered a "living document"?
a)
It has changed with time
b)
It is rewritten by each president
c)
It has remained the same over the years
d)
It is signed each year by members of Congress
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