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WWJH U.S. Government

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
2.
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
3.
What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Ratification
c)
Federalism
d)
Checks and Balances
4.
What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?
a)
Federalism
b)
Amendment
c)
Ratification
d)
Veto
5.
Which branch of government hears cases about the laws and decides what the laws mean?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
6.
The first 10 Amendments are called...
a)
The Amendments. 
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Laws
d)
Important Information
7.
One major problem with the Articles is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
8.
What country did The United States declare independence from?
a)
Britain
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Belgium
9.
What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed?
a)
July 4, 1776
b)
July 2, 1776
c)
July 4, 1787
d)
July 2, 1775
10.
What do we call a change to the Constitution?
a)
Adendum
b)
Amendment
c)
Official change
d)
Adjustment
11.
Who is the leader of the executive branch and considered the leader of the US?
a)
President
b)
Prime Minister
c)
Dictator
d)
Chief of Staff
12.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
d)
The ability of Congress to create courts.
13.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.
a)
true
b)
false
14.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
15.
When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans.  Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? 
a)
Connecticut Plan 
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
3/5th's Plan 
16.
In what house of our national legislature, called Congress, does each state have equal representation? 
a)
Senate 
b)
House of Representatives 
c)
General Assembly 
d)
House of Commons 
17.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 
a)
The Declaration of Independence 
b)
The Constitution 
c)
The Magna Carta 
d)
The English Bill of Rights 
18.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
19.
-Feared a strong central government.  Believed a bill of rights needed to be added to the Constitution.  opponents of the Constitution.  All describe-
a)
democrats
b)
anti-federalists
c)
federalists
d)
small states
20.
The image represents-
a)
Three-Fifths Compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
A line at McDonalds
d)
People without an Iphone
21.
The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-
a)
bicameral
b)
unicameral
c)
one camel
d)
Three camels
22.
Supported the Constitution.  favored stronger central government.  Wanted weaker state government.  All describe
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
c)
demigods
d)
Senate
23.
To choose the president through and indirect vote we use the  
a)
Commerce compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Three-fifths Compromise
d)
Electoral College
24.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
25.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
a)
A judge overturning a lower court decision
b)
A legislative bill being vetoed by the President
c)
A governor granting clemency (forgiveness) to a criminal
d)
A governor declaring a tax free period
26.
Which of the following describes federalism?
a)
System with a weak central government and strong states
b)
System with a strong central government and weak states
c)
System of shared power between national and state governments
d)
System of shared power between national government and the king
27.
Which of the following best describes separation of powers?
a)
Having a three branch government system
b)
Having a US Constitution and state constitutions
c)
Having a series of courts that answer to the Supreme Court
d)
Having a US Constitution and Bill of Rights
28.
Federal courts have the power to nullify unconstitutional acts
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Republicanism
29.
The power to establish law
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
30.
What is a veto?
a)
Aprove
b)
Vote
c)
Cancel
31.
Which branch is the supreme court in?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
32.
What does the National and State government share?
a)
coin money
b)
Declare war
c)
Tax
33.
What branch makes treaties?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
34.
Which American document says the following: "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Constitution
35.
Who was the Father of the Constitution, Wrote the 1st ten amendments (Bill of Rights), and the 4th president of the US?
a)
James Madison
b)
John Marshall
c)
George Washington
d)
John Adams
36.
Did the Federalist Party believe in a strong national government or state government?
a)
National Government
b)
State Government
37.

Which amendment protects citizens from illegal searches

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

38.

An agreement where each side gives up something to get something.

a)

Compromise

b)

Deal

c)

Agreement

d)

Hand shake

39.

To agree or aprove

a)

Communism

b)

Identify

c)

Testify

d)

Ratify

40.

Those that opposed the new government established by the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Framers

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Federalist

d)

Communist

41.

Another name for our Central/ National Government

a)

Confederation

b)

Federal system

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Congress

42.

What is the stucture of the Senate based on

a)

3/5 Compromise

b)

Virginia Plan

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Delaware Plan

43.
Any rights not given in the Constitution are reserved for the people.  Which amendment is this?
a)
9th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
16th
44.
You have the right to a fair/speedy trial and an impartial jury.  Which amendment is this?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
16th
d)
4th
45.
No quartering of soldiers.  Which amendment is this?
a)
8th
b)
3rd
c)
12th
d)
2nd
46.
Any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states.  Which amendment is this?
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
8th
d)
9th
47.
No excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. 
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
48.
Right to bear arms.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
49.

A structure for how the courts will work along with no double jeopardy, self-incrimination. Which amendment is this?

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

5th

d)

6th

50.

The framers of the United States Constitution included

the concepts of federalism, checks and balances, and

separation of powers in the document because they

a)

feared a government with unlimited power

b)

favored the poor over the rich

c)

wanted to increase the powers of the states

d)

hoped to expand the democratic process

51.

To prevent tyranny, the authors of the Constitution drew

on Montesquieu's concept of

a)

religious liberty

b)

universal suffrage

c)

separation of powers

d)

supremacy of the nobility

52.
Which of the following describes the principle of representative democracy (republicanism)?
a)
All voters represent themselves by voting
b)
All voters have to vote for the President of the US
c)
Representatives are elected by voters to vote on legislation
d)
Representatives meet with voters and tally their responses on legislation
53.

Which principle guarantees individuals certain rights?

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Popular Sovereignty

54.

Which principle of government permits people to elect representatives to speak on their behalf?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

55.

Which principle of government states the government must stay within the limits of the constitution?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

56.

Which principle?

The MAYOR of RICHARDSON was elected last May.

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

57.

Which principle?

The SUPREME COURT interprets the law.

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

58.

The voters will speak their opinion in the next election.

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Popular Sovereignty

59.

The state government is in charge of education for their state.

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Popular Sovereignty

60.

Senators can serve for 6 years only.

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Popular Sovereignty

61.
Articles Of Confederation
a)
Weak U.S. Constitution, State Power
b)
Strong Federal Government
c)
Bill Of Rights
d)
James Madison
62.
Territories To States, Population Of 60,000
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
Treaty Of Paris (1763)
63.
Virginia Plan
a)
Equal Representation
b)
2 Houses Of Congress
c)
5 Slaves=3 Free People For Representation
d)
Representation By State Population
64.
Patrick Henry, George Mason, Demanded Bill Of Rights
a)
Federalists
b)
Loyalists
c)
Anti-Federalists
d)
Democratic-Republicans
65.
Separation Of Powers
a)
Montesquieu, 3 Branches
b)
Controls Each Branch Has Over The Others
c)
Federal & State Governments Share Power
d)
Consent Of The Governed
66.
2/3 Congress, 3/4 States
a)
Article 1
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Amendment Process
d)
Electoral College
67.
No Quartering Of Soldiers
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
68.
6th Amendment
a)
Self-Incrimination
b)
Lawsuits, Civil Cases
c)
No Cruel Or Unusual Punishment
d)
Fair & Speedy Trial By Jury
69.
State Powers
a)
10th Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
70.
5th Amendment
a)
Fair & Speedy Trial By Jury
b)
Due Process, Eminent Domain
c)
No Unreasonable Searches & Seizures
d)
Unwritten Individual Rights
71.
Federal & State Power Divided
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks & Balances
c)
Republicanism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
72.
Persuaded Americans To Ratify The New Constitution
a)
Common Sense
b)
Articles Of Confederation
c)
Federalist Papers
d)
New Jersey Plan
73.
The Great Compromise
a)
Equal Representation
b)
2 Houses Of Congress, Roger Sherman
c)
Representation By State Population
d)
California=Free, Utah & NM=Vote
74.
5 Slaves=3 Free People For Representation
a)
The Great Compromise
b)
Missouri Compromise
c)
3/5 Compromise
d)
Compromise Of 1850
75.
James Madison
a)
Wrote Declaration Of Independence
b)
The Great Compromise
c)
President Of Continental Congress
d)
Wrote U.S. Constitution
76.
Popular Sovereignty
a)
People Power, Consent Of The Governed
b)
Federal & State Power Divided
c)
Unalienable Rights
d)
Laws Made By Elected Representatives
77.
Controls Each Branch Has Over The Others
a)
Separation Of Powers
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Checks & Balances
78.
Equal Representation
a)
First Great Awakening
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
13th Amendment
79.
8th Amendment
a)
No Unreasonable Searches & Seizures
b)
Unwritten Individual Rights
c)
No Cruel Or Unusual Punishment
d)
No Quartering Of Soldiers
80.

Ratify means

a)

to approve or give formal consent

b)

to deny

c)

to change a document

d)

a branch in the government

81.

Legislative branch is the branch of government that

a)

is in charge of making laws (Congress)

b)

is in charge of enforcing laws (president)

c)

is in charge of interpreting or "judging" the laws of our country

82.

Judicial branch is the branch of government that

a)

is in charge of making laws (Congress)

b)

is in charge of enforcing laws (president)

c)

is in charge of interpreting or "judging" the laws of our country

83.

Executive branch is the branch of government that

a)

is in charge of making laws (Congress)

b)

is in charge of enforcing laws (president)

c)

is in charge of interpreting or "judging" the laws of our country

84.

Term for when a legislative branch has two bodies or sections

a)

ratify

b)

unicameral

c)

bicameral

d)

amendment

85.

What was the first government of the United States called?

a)

Legislature

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Shay's Rebellion

d)

Articles of the Confederation

86.

How many states were a part of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

12

b)

9

c)

13

d)

50

87.

What branches of government were missing from the Articles of Confederation? (check all that apply)

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

88.

What did Shay’s rebellion show about the Articles of Confederation?

a)

that the AoC was perfect

b)

that the AoC didn't work/was too weak

c)

that taxes were bad

89.

What group held majority of the power in the AoC?

a)

the states

b)

congress

c)

the president

d)

the government

90.

What did the Land Ordinance and Northwest Ordinance help the Americans do?

a)

it was able to organize the U.S. gaining new land

b)

helped them grow crops and fish

c)

told them where they could live

d)

it told them how to treat Native Americans

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