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Origins 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

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?

a)

Give land to the homeless

b)

Fight wars on foreign soil

c)

Keep the homeland at peace

d)

Provide citizens with insurance

2.

The purpose of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution is

a)

depends on the people; serves the people

b)

depends on law; maintain the law

c)

depends on legislators; serve legislators

d)

depends on liberty; maintain those liberties

3.

What is the basic message of the Preamble to the US Constitution?

a)

This document is an improvement over the Articles of Confederation

b)

This document was written for the purpose of achieving six important goals and purposes

c)

This document outlines a framework for government

d)

This document should be ratified as quickly as possible

4.

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?

a)

To form a more perfect Union

b)

To insure domestic tranquility

c)

To secure the blessings of liberty

d)

To provide for the common defense

5.

What does "We the People" mean in the beginning of the Preamble?

a)

To indicate that the national government had limited powers

b)

To indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation

c)

To indicate that federal power was separated among three branches

d)

To indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of authority and we were giving consent to be governed

6.

When the Supreme Court (judicial branch) declares a law of Congress (legislative branch) unconstitutional, this is an example of...

a)

executive privilege

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

advice and consent

7.

When the president (executive branch) vetoes a law from Congress (legislative branch), this is an example of..

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

federalism

d)

popular sovereignty

8.

Who makes up the executive branch?

a)

the Senate and the House of Representatives

b)

the president, the vice president, and the Cabinet

c)

the Supreme Court and lower courts

d)

the people

9.

Who makes up the legislative branch?

a)

the Senate and the House of Representatives

b)

the president, vice president, and cabinet

c)

the people

d)

the Supreme Court and lower courts

10.

Why does the Constitution include checks and balances and separation of powers?

a)

to elect representatives

b)

to appoint justices

c)

to limit government

d)

to make and carry out laws

11.

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?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Federalist Papers

c)

Anti-Federalist Papers

d)

Bill of Rights

12.

What was the Anti-Federalists main arguments against the Constitution?

a)

it did not create a national executive

b)

it did not include a list of protected rights for individuals

c)

the new central government would be dependent on the states

d)

the new central government would be too weak to protect the states

13.

Federalists viewpoints

a)

advocated or supported the Constitution

b)

Were against the Constitution

14.

Who wanted the national government to have more power to unify the states?

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

15.

Rule of Law means...

a)

Defendants are guilty until proven innocent

b)

Penalties for violating civil laws are more severe that for violating criminal laws.

c)

Elected officials must obey constitutional law but not statutory laws.

d)

All people, even officials must follow the law

16.

How is rule of law seen in our political system?

a)

It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law

b)

It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws

c)

It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public

d)

It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from the law

17.

President appoints a new member to his Cabinet, but must wait for the Senate's approval...

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Habeas Corpus

d)

Appellate Jurisdiction

18.

President signs a treaty with Britain but Congress does not approve (ratify) it...

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Original Jurisdiction

d)

Impeachment

19.
SS.7.C.1.6
“What is the Preamble?” 
a)
The Preamble explains the purpose for writing Constitution.
b)
The Preamble replaced the Articles of Confederation
c)
The Framers of the Constitution made a republic
d)
The Constitutional Convention was caused by Shay’s Rebellion
20.
SS.7.C.1.6
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
21.
SS.7.C.1.6
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"
a)
domestic tranquility
b)
justice
c)
common defense
d)
perfect union
22.
SS.7.C.1.6
"Article IV (4) of the Constitution says that all states have to obey national laws." Which of the following statements supports Article IV statement.
a)
Form a more perfect union
b)
Secure blessings of liberty
c)
Insure domestic tranquility
d)
Establish Justice
23.
SS.7.C.1.7
Which branch decides on Federal court cases?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
24.
SS.7.C.1.7
Which branch writes legislations (laws)?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
25.
SS.7.C.1.7
True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
SS.7.C.1.7
Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Amendment Process
27.
SS.7.C.1.7
The Constitution represents the idea of ___________ government.
a)
Limited 
b)
Unlimited 
28.
SS.7.C.1.8
What was written propaganda used to persuade the country to adopt the Constitution?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Federalist Papers
c)
Bill of rights
d)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
29.
SS.7.C.1.8
This group was in favor of a strong central government to protect the nation
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Patriots
c)
Federalists
30.
SS.7.C.1.8
The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
a)
Federalist 
b)
Anti-Federalist
31.
SS.7.C.1.8
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.
a)
Anti-Federalist 
b)
Federalist
32.
SS.7.C.1.9
a)
The commerce clause
b)
The elastic clause
c)
The right to trial
d)
The rule of law
33.
SS.7.C.1.9
a)
State of nature
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Transparency of Institutions 
34.
The ____________branch is composed of two groups, the Senate & The House of Representatives (Bicameral, 2-houses)
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
tree
35.
Which of these powers does the President have?
a)
Makes laws
b)
Pass a direct tax
c)
Prints money
d)
Carries out the laws
36.
Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the adoption of:
a)
The Treaty of Paris
b)
The Affordable Care Act
c)
The U.S. Constitution
d)
The Declaration of Independence
37.
Which branch of government do the supreme court justices work under?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
All branches
38.
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
a)
Enforce Laws
b)
Makes Laws
c)
Veto Laws
d)
Declare if laws are constitutional
39.
What does ratification mean?
a)
To deny
b)
to ask for
c)
to demand
d)
to approve
40.
________ Powers are powers that are given to the states and are not given to the Federal government.
a)
implied powers
b)
expressed powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
super powers
41.
The Supremacy Clause states that 
a)
state laws are superior to federal laws
b)
federal laws are superior to state laws
c)
expressed powers are superior to implied powers
d)
Alabama is superior to Auburn
42.

Choose the BEST answer. Difference between a federal system and a confederal system...

a)

power shared by central government vs. power given to state and local government

b)

ruled by a direct democracy vs. ruled by an oligarchy

c)

strong central government vs. weak central government

d)

power divided among the branches/power is held by one branch

43.

"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?

a)

federalism

b)

self-government

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

checks and balances

44.

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?

a)

Senate and President

b)

Supreme Court and President

c)

House of Representatives and Senate

d)

Supreme Court and House of Representatives

45.

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?

a)

3/4's

b)

2/3's

c)

1/2

46.

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?

a)

Commander-in-chief

b)

Negotiator-in-chief

c)

chief regulator

d)

chief legislator

47.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?

a)

1st amendment

b)

preamble

c)

Bill of rights

d)

article I

48.
A bill passed ending net neutrality. It was vetoed. The veto was overridden, and the bill became a law. Later, the court decided that the law was unconstitutional. 
What is the order in which the branches used their powers?
a)
legislative, executive, judicial, legislative
b)
legislative, executive, legislative, judicial
c)
executive, legislative, executive, judicial
49.
If the President wants to nominate someone for a position such as Secretary of State or Supreme Court Justice, the Senate must approve that appointment. Which principle does this illustrate?
a)
Popular Sovereignty 
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
50.
Which part of the Constitution outlines the Executive Branch?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
14th Amendment
51.

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

a)

a. majority vote.

b)

b. three-quarters vote.

c)

c. two-thirds vote.

d)

d. unanimous vote.

52.

Which of the following is not a power of congress?

a)

a. Declare War

b)

b. Negotiate Peace Treaties

c)

c. Coin and print money

d)

d. Maintain the Army

53.
"We the People of the United States…"
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
54.
The Constitution outlines our government and restricts its powers
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Individual Rights
55.
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
56.
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
57.
"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
58.

"The accumulation of all powers...whether of one, or a few...may justly be..tyranny" Which principle would James Madison have supported?

a)

separation of powers

b)

social contract

c)

natural rights

d)

popular sovereignty