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Unit 3

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is "checks and balances?"

a)

Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.

b)

The people elect their leaders.

c)

The people are in charge.

d)

The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)

2.
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. 
3.

What principle of the Constitution states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches?

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Republicanism

4.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?

a)

The Judicial Branch

b)

the president

c)

the states

d)

national government

5.

Which was an effect of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

American Revolution

b)

Giving states more power

c)

Shays' Rebellion

d)

Treaty of Paris 1783

6.

Which excerpt from the Constitution expresses the principle of federalism?

a)

“The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate. . . .”

b)

“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the States respectively. . . .”

c)

“All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States. . . .”

d)

“The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour. . . .”

7.

A system of checks and balances was included in the U.S. Constitution because the authors were concerned about...

a)

one branch of government becoming too strong

b)

the states having too much power

c)

the people having a voice in government

d)

the military gaining control of the United States

8.

The idea that the PEOPLE give the gov't its power

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Checks & Balances

d)

Judicial Review

9.

Three different, independent branches with their own job to do.

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Limited Government

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Popular Sovereignty

10.

The gov't can only do what the Constitution allows it to do.

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

11.

If the Federal law and State law conflict - who wins?

a)

Federal

b)

State

12.

The 1st phrase of the Preamble

a)

In God we Trust

b)

We the People

c)

We hold these truths to be self evident

d)

Oh say can you see

13.

Power is with the people (citizens).

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Checks & Balances

d)

Federalism

14.

The Legislative Branch makes the laws; the Executive Branch enforces the laws; the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Federalism

d)

Limited Government

15.

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

a)

the commerce clause

b)

the elastic clause

c)

the right to trial

d)

the rule of law

16.

The phrase that "No one is above the law" is known as what?

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

14th Amendment

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Checks and Balances

17.
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
18.
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
19.

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?"

a)

General Welfare

b)

Domestic Tranquility

c)

Justice

d)

Common Defense

20.

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?"

a)

Justice

b)

Common Defense

c)

General Welfare

d)

Domestic Tranquility

21.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."
a)
perfect union
b)
common defense
c)
liberty
d)
general welfare
22.
"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?
a)
We the People
b)
do ordain and establish
c)
to ourselves and our posterity
d)
in order to form a more perfect union
23.

What does the phrase "a more perfect union" mean?

a)

Creating a better country/society

b)

Keeping our country protected

c)

Providing for the citizens of our country

d)

Making everyone a citizne

24.

What is the purpose of the Preamble?

a)

Lists laws you must obey

b)

Lists reasons why we must be free from England

c)

Lists the goals of the Constitution

25.

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, and insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posteritiy, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."


Which document does the above quote come from?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

U.S. Constitution