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WorksheetsOrigins and Purposes of Govt (1.6, 1.7, 3.3, 1.8, 1.9, 3.2, 3.1)
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins
What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?
Give land to the homeless
Fight wars on foreign soil
Keep the homeland at peace
Provide citizens with insurance
The purpose of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution is
depends on the people; serves the people
depends on law; maintain the law
depends on legislators; serve legislators
depends on liberty; maintain those liberties
What is the basic message of the Preamble to the US Constitution?
This document is an improvement over the Articles of Confederation
This document was written for the purpose of achieving six important goals and purposes
This document outlines a framework for government
This document should be ratified as quickly as possible
In 1957, President Eisenhower sent the National Guard into Little Rock, Arkansas to prevent racial violence. Which goal from the Preamble is associated with this action?
To form a more perfect Union
To insure domestic tranquility
To secure the blessings of liberty
To provide for the common defense
What does "We the People" mean in the beginning of the Preamble?
To indicate that the national government had limited powers
To indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation
To indicate that federal power was separated among three branches
To indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of authority and we were giving consent to be governed
When the Supreme Court (judicial branch) declares a law of Congress (legislative branch) unconstitutional, this is an example of...
executive privilege
checks and balances
separation of powers
advice and consent
When the president (executive branch) vetoes a law from Congress (legislative branch), this is an example of..
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
popular sovereignty
Who makes up the executive branch?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the president, the vice president, and the Cabinet
the Supreme Court and lower courts
the people
Who makes up the legislative branch?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the president, vice president, and cabinet
the people
the Supreme Court and lower courts
Why does the Constitution include checks and balances and separation of powers?
to elect representatives
to appoint justices
to limit government
to make and carry out laws
Anti-Federalists wanted rights such as guarantee of a speedy trial, freedom from illegal searches and seizures, right to not have troops quartered in one's home..which document guarantees these rights?
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
What was the Anti-Federalists main arguments against the Constitution?
it did not create a national executive
it did not include a list of protected rights for individuals
the new central government would be dependent on the states
the new central government would be too weak to protect the states
Federalists viewpoints
advocated or supported the Constitution
Were against the Constitution
Who wanted the national government to have more power to unify the states?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Rule of Law means...
Defendants are guilty until proven innocent
Penalties for violating civil laws are more severe that for violating criminal laws.
Elected officials must obey constitutional law but not statutory laws.
All people, even officials must follow the law
How is rule of law seen in our political system?
It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law
It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws
It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public
It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from the law
President appoints a new member to his Cabinet, but must wait for the Senate's approval...
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Habeas Corpus
Appellate Jurisdiction
President signs a treaty with Britain but Congress does not approve (ratify) it...
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Original Jurisdiction
Impeachment
“What is the Preamble?”
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"
"Article IV (4) of the Constitution says that all states have to obey national laws." Which of the following statements supports Article IV statement.
Which branch decides on Federal court cases?
Which branch writes legislations (laws)?
True/False: The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?
The Constitution represents the idea of ___________ government.
What was written propaganda used to persuade the country to adopt the Constitution?
This group was in favor of a strong central government to protect the nation
The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.
Choose the BEST answer. Difference between a federal system and a confederal system...
power shared by central government vs. power given to state and local government
ruled by a direct democracy vs. ruled by an oligarchy
strong central government vs. weak central government
power divided among the branches/power is held by one branch
"Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, before it become a law, be presented to the President of the United States"...Which principle of government does this excerpt from the Constitution support?
federalism
self-government
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.
Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
Senate and President
Supreme Court and President
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
If the President vetos a bill, what portion of Congress must vote to pass the bill in order for it to become law without a Presidential signature?
3/4's
2/3's
1/2
The passage below is from a speech by President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003.
"On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign"
What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?
Commander-in-chief
Negotiator-in-chief
chief regulator
chief legislator
Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?
1st amendment
preamble
Bill of rights
article I
What is the order in which the branches used their powers?
Congress may override a presidential veto with a
a. majority vote.
b. three-quarters vote.
c. two-thirds vote.
d. unanimous vote.
Which of the following is not a power of congress?
a. Declare War
b. Negotiate Peace Treaties
c. Coin and print money
d. Maintain the Army
"The accumulation of all powers...whether of one, or a few...may justly be..tyranny" Which principle would James Madison have supported?
separation of powers
social contract
natural rights
popular sovereignty
