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WorksheetsNew Government Unit 3 Test
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
I served the newly formed United States of America as the first president.
Thomas Jefferson
George Mason
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
The Judicial Branch -
vetoes laws
changes laws
proposes laws
interprets laws
I was a federalists supporter, 4th President, and considered the "Father of the Constitution".
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Roger Sherman
George Washington
Why did many delegates to the Constitution Convention argue for replacing the Articles of Confederation?
It was written to expire two years after the war was concluded.
It created a strong central government that overpowered the states.
It allowed political power to be concentrated in the legislative branch.
It created a weak national government that could not control the states.
According to the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, one purpose of the Constitution is to -
establish a weaker court system
create a more perfect government
define the role of the U.S. Congress
expand the duties of the U.S. President
The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it -
contains ideas from the Enlightenment philosophers
includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled
outlines the requirements for being President of the U.S.
lists the grievances the American colonists had against the British King
Which branch of government is responsible for writing and debating bills that may become law?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Constitutional
One responsibility of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government is to see that laws are -
written quickly
followed by citizens
interpreted correctly
taught in public schools
A presidential veto of a law is an example of -
due process
judicial activism
individual rights
checks and balances
The Founding Fathers created a government system characterized by checks and balances in order to -
ensure that political change came slowly
safeguard against one branch dominating
concentrate power in an executive branch
make elected officials accountable to voters
Which of the following is a power given to the national government, but not to state governments?
printing money
constructing roads
conducting elections
establishing public schools
Which of the following statements best represents the ideas Alexander Hamilton contributed during the writing of the U.S. Constitution?
He argued for putting an end to the practice of enslaving people.
He suggested that a list of rights for citizens be added to any constitution.
He favored creating a strong federal government along with a national bank.
He proposed a compromise so that both small and large states would have representation.
Which description of leadership qualities best applies to the Founding Fathers?
They dedicated their lives to ending the practice of slavery.
They used decision-making abilities to establish a new nation.
They shared their wealth to help fund the American Revolution.
They courageously fought in many battles during the Revolution.
Which of the following protections is provided buy the Bill of Rights?
Protection from an income tax
Protection from natural disasters
Protection if you are accused of a crime
Protection if rumors are spread about you
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the American citizens from -
excess fines
imprisonment for debts
cruel and unusual punishment
unreasonable government searches
In what year was the Constitution written
1887
1787
1687
1587
In what state did they meet when making the Constitution?
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Rhode Island
The two men chosen from each state to go to the meeting in Pennsylvania were called...
sentries
delegates
patriots
The Constitution explains how our _____________________ works.
soldiers
states
government
land
