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WorksheetsPMA 2 2024 Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the significance of the preamble beginning with "We the people?"
The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
Government receives its powers from the people and exists to serve them
Which part of the Preamble means to "make fair laws"?
in order to form a more perfect union
establish justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
Which line from the Preamble matches this image?
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
do ordain and establish this Constitution
Which line from the Preamble matches this image?
We the people
in order to form a more perfect union
establish justice
secure the blessings of liberty
Which statement describes the impact of the rule of law?
State of nature
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Transparency of institutions
Fair application of the law to those accused of a crime is called__________________.
due process
federalism
checks and balances
judicial review
Powers held by both the state and national governments are called
To declare war is a
To regulate schools & education is a
Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image? (First Step)
Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment
The president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it
Three-fourths of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment
The president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it
In America, we have a system of Federalism. Federalism is a government which
Concentrates all power at the local and state level
Power is shared between the national and local governments
Concentrates all power at the national level
The US does not have a Federalist system
What is guaranteed by the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution?
The supremacy of federal law over state law
The supremacy of individual rights over government power
The supremacy of Congress over the President
The supremacy of the people over their government
What fraction of the state legislatures or their conventions must approve an amendment before it becomes part of the U.S. Constitution?
One-half
Two-thirds
Three-fourths
Four-fifths
The headline describes an action by citizens.
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.
Only elected officials may change constitutions.
Only elected officials make policy.
How is amending the Florida Constitution different from amending the US Constitution?
It is a lot easier to pass a US Amendment than a amendment to the Florida Constitution
Both need to be approved by the Supreme Court
The amendment needs to be approved by the President in the US Constitution, not true for the Florida Constitution
People in Florida vote if they want the amendment passed, not true for the US Constitution
How are the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution similar?
They both guarantee certain for individuals
They both give most of the power to the President
They both explain why the US has the best government in the world
They explain the most important position in government is the Supreme Court
What is the significance of the Tenth Amendment to the US Constitution?
It grants the President the power to veto laws
It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people
It establishes the process for electing Senators
It outlines the procedure for impeaching a President
What is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting Congress from establishing a religion, and from interfering with freedom of religious exercise, press, speech, assembly, or petition?
1st amendment
3rd amendment
7th amendment
10th amendment
What is one protection that is not covered in the Bill of Rights?
The right to lie about someone else.
The right not to answer questions from the police.
The right to have a handgun.
The right to sue someone for money.
The right to know and be told what you are accused of...
warrant
trial by jury of peers
double jeopardy
habeas corpus
the right of an arrested person to go before a judge to find out what crimes he or she has been charged with
Bill of Attainder
Executive
Delegated Powers
Habeas Corpus
Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?
California has a higher population than Texas
California had more influence in the Senate than Texas
California has a lower population than Texas
California's land area is more than Texas
What does "...promote the general welfare..." mean?
The government has to protect people and keep them safe
The government has to help people to be happy and healthy
The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future
The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates
