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Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 47mins
What was the first constitution called?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Olive Branch Petition
Why did colonists fear a strong central government and what did they do about it? (2)
They feared it would be like being ruled by a king.
They feared they would not have any rights as citizens.
They made the Articles of Confederation weak.
They wanted to be independent states without any government.
Which of the following was NOT a problem under the Articles of Confederation?
No national army
No power to tax
No real president
No federal courts
What is democracy?
It's the power to govern given to the people.
It’s government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.
It's the sharing of power between federal, state and local governments.
It's a form of government that allows a central government to have the most power.
Who is the father of the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
Which group of delegates was in favor of the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Constitutionalists
Federalists
Republicans
How can the Constitution be changed?
executive order
amendment
judicial review
Unanimous vote in Congress
What are the first 10 amendments known as?
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Preamble
Which amendment protects our freedom of petition, assembly, press, religion, and speech?
Amendment 4
Amendment 3
Amendment 1
Amendment 2
Which amendment protects our right to keep and bear arms?
Amendment 4
Amendment 3
Amendment 1
Amendment 2
Which amendment protects our freedom from unreasonable search and seizure?
Amendment 4
Amendment 3
Amendment 1
Amendment 2
Which amendment guarantees our right to a fair and speedy trial?
Amendment 5
Amendment 8
Amendment 7
Amendment 6
Which amendment states no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law?
Amendment 5
Amendment 8
Amendment 7
Amendment 6
Which amendment guarantees our right to a trial by jury?
Amendment 5
Amendment 8
Amendment 7
Amendment 6
Which amendment provides protection against excessive bail or unusual punishment?
Amendment 5
Amendment 8
Amendment 7
Amendment 6
Which is NOT a goal the Preamble set for the Constitution?
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
ordain and establish the Constitution for the United States of America
establish justice
form a more perfect union
Which of the following are the three branches of government? (3)
Legislative
Judicial
Federal
Executive
What are the 3 main parts of the Constitution? (3)
7 Articles
Bill of Rights
Preamble
27 Amendments
States and the Union is the topic of which article?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
Legislative Branch is the topic of which article?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
Amendments are the topic of which article?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
Executive Branch is the topic of which article?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
Judicial Branch is the topic of which article?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
What is the topic of Article 6?
U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land
U.S. Congress
U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Court
U.S. Checks and Balances
Ratifying Procedure is the topic of Article 7.
True
False
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Amendment 12
Amendment 13
Amendment 14
Amendment 15
Which amendment states all born and naturalized citizens enjoy full rights?
Amendment 12
Amendment 13
Amendment 14
Amendment 15
Which amendment states voting cannot be prevented due to race, creed, or color?
Amendment 12
Amendment 13
Amendment 14
Amendment 15
Which amendment established federal income tax?
Amendment 16
Amendment 17
Amendment 18
Amendment 19
Which amendment provides for direct election of U.S. senators?
Amendment 16
Amendment 17
Amendment 18
Amendment 19
Which amendment prohibited the production and sale of alcohol?
Amendment 16
Amendment 17
Amendment 18
Amendment 19
Which amendment is the woman suffrage amendment?
Amendment 16
Amendment 17
Amendment 18
Amendment 19
Which amendment repealed prohibition and voided 18th Amendment?
Amendment 21
Amendment 22
Amendment 24
Amendment 26
Which amendment states the same president may not be elected more than twice?
Amendment 21
Amendment 22
Amendment 24
Amendment 26
Which amendment is forbids poll taxes?
Amendment 21
Amendment 22
Amendment 24
Amendment 26
Which amendment states 18 year olds have the right to vote?
Amendment 21
Amendment 22
Amendment 24
Amendment 26
Where does Congress meet?
State Capital Building
Capital Building in Washington, D.C.
Supreme Court
White House
What is the major duty of Congress?
Enforce the country's laws
Interpret the laws
Make the country's laws
Administer justice
What two houses make up the legislative branch? (2)
District Courts
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Senate
Congress cannot do business unless how many members are present?
2/3 majority
quorum of half + 1
3/4 majority
no minimum required in the Constitution
How many members are there in the Senate?
100
538
435
270
In the Senate, representation is based on what?
population of the state
equal representation
What is the minimum age to be a Senator?
25
30
35
no age requirement stated in the Constitution
What is the length of term for a Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
life
47 - Who is the chief officer or President of the Senate?
Speaker of the House
Senate majority leader
Senate minority leader
the vice president
Who are the senators from Illinois? (2)
Nancy Pelosi
Tammy Duckworth
Mike Madigan
Dick Durbin
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
270
435
538
100
What is representation based on in the House?
equal representation
population of the state
What is the minimum age to be a Representative?
25
30
35
no age requirement stated in Constitution
What is the length of term for a Representative?
2 years
4 years
6 years
life
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Mike Madigan
Mike Pence
Nancy Pelosi
Paul Ryan
How many representatives does Illinois have?
16
18
20
24
Who is the representative from the 14th District of Illinois?
Lauren Underwood
Dick Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Mike Madigan
Where might bills start? (2)
In the Senate
In the House
In the Executive Branch
In the Judicial Branch
Where do all revenue bills start?
In the House
In the Senate
In the Executive Branch
In the Judicial Branch
If a bill is introduced in the Senate, where does it go first?
to the whole House of Representatives
to a small committee in the House
to the whole Senate
to a small committee in the Senate
After a bill is passed by both houses of Congress, where does it go next?
to the whole House of Representatives
to a small committee in the House
to the whole Senate
to the president
What vote is required to override a presidential veto?
3/4 vote in the chamber the bill started
2/3 vote in the chamber the bill started
3/4 vote in both chambers
2/3 vote in both chambers
How many days does president have to act on a bill?
5
10
15
no limit
What is NOT a joint duty of Congress?
grant pardons
raise, borrow, and coin money
defense powers
control commerce
Who manages federal government spending?
President
Congress
Supreme Court
District Courts
What is the main duty of the executive branch?
to make the country's laws
to interpret the laws
to enforce the country's laws
What is minimum age to be president or vice president?
25
30
35
no age requirement stated in the Constitution
What is the citizenship requirement to president or vice president?
5 years
7 years
14 years
natural born citizen
Who was the first president and vice president of the U.S.?
George Washington and John Adams
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
George Washington and James Madison
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
Donald Trump and Mike Pence are the current president and vice president.
True
False
What is the length of term for president and vice president?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How does the president inform Congress of the nation’s progress?
Through the Congressional Record
By writing a letter to Congress
By the State of the Union Address
Through the Secretary of the Interior
Which of the following are duties of the president? (4)
Grant pardons
Make laws
Appoint Supreme Court Justices
Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
Make treaties
What is the president’s cabinet and how many members are there?
the president's advisors; 15
the president's adjusters; 20
the president's associates; 10
the president's office staff; 30
What is the main responsibility of the Secretary of State?
dealing with the states
dealing with interstate commerce
dealing with foreign affairs
dealing with state parks
Providing for the defense of the country, including the armed forces, is the main responsibility of which cabinet member?
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Defense
Which cabinet member heads the department that deals with the Secret Service, customs services, cyber security, and border patrol?
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Defense
Laws, rules or orders issued by the president are know as what?
Executive Orders
Presidential Decrees
Executive Laws
Presidential Proclamations
How many electors are there in the Electoral College?
435
358
270
538
How many electoral votes are required to select the president?
358
435
270
179
How are Electoral College votes allocated to a candidate? (2)
It's based on the popular vote of the country
It's based on the popular vote of each state
Winner take all in each state except Maine and Nebraska
What are the symbols of the two major political parties? (2)
Republican party symbol is the donkey.
Democratic party symbol is the elephant.
Republican party symbol is the elephant.
Democratic party symbol is the donkey.
What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?
To make the country's laws and administer justice
To interpret the country's laws and administer justice
To enforce the country's laws and administer justice
How are federal judges selected?
Appointed by Congress and approved by the president
Appointed by the president and approved by the Senate
Appointed by the Supreme Court and approved by the House
Appointed by the president and approved by the Supreme Court
What are the qualifications for federal judges?
Must be at least 35 years old
Must be a natural born citizen
Must be a resident of the U.S. for 14 years
None
What is the length of term of federal judges?
4 years
6 years
8 years
life
What is the job of the Supreme Court? (2)
To decide whether actions by lower courts are constitutional
To approve or veto laws
To interpret state and federal laws
To decide whether state and federal laws are constitutional
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
12
15
7
Who is the current chief justice of the Supreme Court?
Brett Kavanaugh
Neil Gorsuch
Samuel Alito
John Roberts
What is the process by which the courts interpret the meaning of the Constitution and the laws passed under it?
Judicial Constitutionality
Judicial Review
Judicial Interpretation
Judicial Reflection
What does the Constitution include to prevent any person or group from having too much power of control? (2)
National Guard
Department of Limits and Civility
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Which of the following are important checks and balances? (3)
The president can veto laws.
Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote in both houses.
The Judicial Branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
The people can sponsor a bill in Congress.
What is popular sovereignty?
government by the people either directly or through elected representatives
the power to govern belonging to the people
the vote of the people in the electoral college
sharing the power between federal, state and local governments
What is federalism?
government by the people either directly or through elected representatives
the power to govern belonging to the people
the vote of the people in the electoral college
sharing the power between federal, state and local governments
What is the federal government’s plan for
raising and spending money for a year?
the national debt
the federal budget
the annual deficit
The president prepares the budget and then
the Supreme Court makes changes and additions
the Senate makes changes and additions
the House makes changes and additions
Congress makes changes and additions
What is the total amount of money the government owes?
the national debt; 23 trillion
the federal budget; 23 trillion
federal expenses; 23 trillion
the national surplus; 23 trillion
