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WorksheetsConstitution Quiz
Total questions: 105
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
2.
The U.S. Constitution organized our government fairly by creating:
a)
Fair laws
b)
3 separate branches
c)
Splitting Congress into 2 houses
d)
Federal taxes
3.
Which branch of the government carries out the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
4.
What is the branch of the government that interprets the laws and includes the supreme court?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
5.
Which branches' function is to write, debate, and pass bills?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Constitutional Branch
6.
What system prevents any branch from having too much power?
a)
Power Balance
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Constitutional Convention
d)
Power Checks
7.
How does the Executive Branch "check" the Judicial Branch?
a)
The Supreme Court can impeach the President.
b)
The Supreme Court approves or vetoes a law.
c)
The President approves or vetoes a law.
d)
The President nominates Supreme Court justices.
8.
The President can______a law passed by Congress.
a)
Debate
b)
Veto
c)
Override
d)
Impeach
9.
In order to be president you need to be a what?
a)
natural born U.S. Citizen
b)
be an immigrant
c)
speaker
d)
none of them
10.
What divides the national government into 3 branches?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The Constitution
c)
The Declaration of Independnce
d)
The Articles of Confederation
11.
How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?
a)
Every state gets 2
b)
Based on population
c)
Every state gets 1
d)
Only certain states get into the House
12.
How many members are there in the Senate?
a)
100
b)
200
c)
300
d)
400
13.
The main job of the executive branch is to
a)
enforce laws
b)
make laws
c)
interpret laws
d)
break laws
14.
Checks and Balances: Who can override the President's veto with 2/3rds vote in both Houses?
a)
Vice President
b)
Congress
c)
Supreme Court
d)
President's Cabinet
15.
Who is the head of the Legislature at the National level?
a)
the President
b)
the Supreme Court
c)
Congress
d)
Mrs Graber
16.
Name the 2 parts of Congress.
a)
President & Supreme Court
b)
House of Representatives & Senate
c)
Supreme Court & Senate
d)
House of Representatives & Supreme Court
17.
The first constitution of the United States was called _____________________--
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Preamble
c)
Constitution
d)
Declaration of Independence
18.
The beginning part of the Constitution
a)
Article I
b)
Amendments
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
19.
A proposed law is called a _______________
a)
veto
b)
congress
c)
bill
d)
unconstitutional
20.
One way that the legislative branch can check the power of the President is ____________-
a)
to override a President's veto with 2/3 vote
b)
refuse to pay the President
c)
fine the President for disagreeing with Congress
d)
impeach the President for disagreeing with Congress
21.
When the President rejects a bill, refuses to sign it, and sends it back to Congress it is called a/an _______________.
a)
veto
b)
congress
c)
bill
d)
unconstitutional
22.
When a president signs a bill, it
a)
is vetoed
b)
goes back to the Senate
c)
becomes law
d)
goes back to the House
23.
The system of dividing powers and duties of government into different branches is called...
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Third amendment
d)
Constitutional rights
24.
Who was the Father of the Constitution?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
George Washington
c)
James Madison
d)
Gouveneur Morris
25.
What is the Constitution?
a)
a document that explains where Americans can travel.
b)
a Document that declared our independence from Great Britain
c)
the document that helps us make money.
d)
A document that outlines how our government will be ran.
26.
Which principle means that each branch of government is able to limit the power of the other branches?
a)
checks and balances
b)
separation of powers
c)
federalism
d)
democracy
27.
True or False: The Judicial Branch includes courts at many levels - from local to state to national (Supreme Court).
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
28.
What does the Supreme Court use as a guide to interpret the laws?
a)
The Capitol Primer
b)
The President's Guidebook
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The US Constitution
29.
Which branch is responsible for defending the country with the help of the military?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
30.
Where does Congress meet?
a)
in the White House
b)
in the Supreme Court
c)
in Harrisburg, PA
d)
in the Capitol
31.
What kind of system best names the way the USA government is organized - into both branches AND levels?
a)
unitary system
b)
federal system
c)
confederal system
32.
The Constitution was signed in ____.
a)
1776
b)
1783
c)
1787
d)
1790
33.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
34.
What freedom gives you the right to say anything you want just long as you are not threatening safety of anyone?
a)
Press
b)
Petition
c)
Assembly
d)
Speech
35.
What freedom gives us the right to gather in groups to protest peacefully?
a)
assembly
b)
press
c)
petition
d)
speech
36.
What freedom gives you the right to practice any religion or faith of your choice?
a)
religion
b)
press
c)
speech
d)
assembly
37.
What freedom gives you the right to write or publish anything just as long as it is non-threatening or not an outright lie?
a)
petition
b)
religion
c)
speech
d)
press
38.
People gathering in groups protesting peacefully with the Black Lives Matter group is an example of what 1st Amendment freedom?
a)
speech
b)
assembly
c)
petition
d)
press
39.
A group of people going around gathering signatures to put medicinal marijuana on the voting ballot is an example of what freedom?
a)
petition
b)
press
c)
speech
d)
religion
40.
Police must get a warrant to check other people houses.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
41.
No one has to house quarter soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
42.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
43.
Freedom of speech
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
44.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
45.
Powers not listed directly in the Constitution belong to the states and the people ie. health care, education
a)
Amendment 10
b)
Amendment 8
c)
Amendment 6
d)
Amendment 5
46.
Forbids excessive fines as punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
47.
Freedom of religion
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
48.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
49.
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
50.
Guarantees a jury trial in civil cases
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
9th
d)
2nd
51.
Rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people.
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 7
d)
Amendment 9
52.
Freedom to peaceably assemble
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
53.
Which amendment states that Powers not spelled out in the Constitution are reserved to the states, or people?
a)
4th
b)
10th
c)
9th
54.
Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
55.
Which amendment gives you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
56.
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
57.
Protecting the rights and freedoms of American citizens is _________________.
a)
the purpose of the 1st amendment
b)
the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
c)
the purpose of the 10th amendment
d)
the purpose of the Bill of Rights
58.
What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?
a)
no illegal search and seizure
b)
the right for cops to come into your house unnannounced
c)
no illegal gambling in your house
d)
no illegal cruel and unusual punishments
59.
Which of the following is an example of the 1st amendment in real life?
a)
Turning away soldiers who try to live in your home during a time of war.
b)
Having a trial with a jury
c)
Reading a newspaper article which presents two sides of a issue
d)
Protesting an issue with violent behavior
60.
What does the word "amend" mean?
a)
add to
b)
change
c)
make better
d)
make worse
61.
Can the US Constitution be changed?
a)
Yes
b)
No
62.
The First 10 Amendments are referred to as
a)
The Super 10
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Rights and Responsibilities
d)
People's Rights
63.
Prevents the quartering of soldiers in any home without the consent of the owner
a)
Amendment 2
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 6
d)
Amendment 8
64.
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances
a)
Amendment 3
b)
Amendment 1
c)
Amendment 7
d)
Amendment 5
65.
Guarantees the right of the people to bear arms and to maintain a well-regulated militia
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 6
c)
Amendment 2
d)
Amendment 3
66.
This amendment requires that police officers obtain a search warrant before they search a home for evidence when investigating a crime.
a)
6th
b)
5th
c)
4th
d)
15th
67.
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
68.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights
d)
Created a two house legislature
69.
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
70.
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
71.
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
72.
What does ratification mean?
a)
To deny
b)
to ask for
c)
to demand
d)
to approve
73.
The Constitutional Convention was convened to...
a)
write the Treaty of Paris.
b)
get all the signers of the Declaration together to celebrate.
c)
decide who would fight Daniel Shay.
d)
improve the Articles of Confederation.
74.
-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
75.
The Constitutional Convention took place-
a)
1781
b)
1787
c)
776
d)
1783
76.
The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -
a)
Great Compromise
b)
One-Third Compromise
c)
Three-Fifths Compromise
d)
Slave Compromise
77.
The image represents what resolution that happened at the Convention-
a)
Three Fifths Compromise
b)
One Quarter Compromise
c)
Slave Compromise
d)
Great Compromise
78.
The image represents-
a)
Three-Fifths Compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
A line at McDonalds
d)
People without an Iphone
79.
Someone that favored approval of the Constitution is called-
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti Federalist
c)
Republican
d)
Democrat
80.
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced?
a)
it created an executive branch
b)
government was took weak to manage state relations
c)
it created a powerful army
d)
it created a judicial branch
81.
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
82.
Supported the Constitution. favored stronger central government. Wanted weaker state government. All describe
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
c)
demigods
d)
Senate
83.
Representation should be proportional based on a states population was part of the
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Conneticut plan
d)
Commerce Compromise
84.
Representation should be equal giving each state the same number of representatives was part of the
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Conneticut plan
d)
Commerce Compromise
85.
Representation should be equal and proportional in a bicameral legislature was part of the
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Great Compromise
d)
Commerce Compromise
86.
Slaves would partially count towards population is part of the
a)
Commerce compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Three-fifths Compromise
d)
Electoral College
87.
To choose the president through and indirect vote we use the
a)
Commerce compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Three-fifths Compromise
d)
Electoral College
88.
Agreeing not to tax exports is part of the
a)
Commerce compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Three-fifths Compromise
d)
Electoral College
89.
Agreeing not to interfere with the slave trade for 20 years is part of the
a)
Commerce compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Three-fifths Compromise
d)
Electoral College
90.
The biggest issue between the Federalist and the Anti-Federalist was
a)
Expanding slavery
b)
Ratification of the Constitution
c)
voting for the president
d)
changing the boundary of the US
91.
A citizen received a jury summons notification in the mail requesting their presence on January 9th at the Duval County Courthouse.
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
a)
A. Getting a driver's license
b)
B. Appearing for jury duty
c)
C. Paying income tax
d)
D. Registering to vote
92.
Which best describes a citizen?
a)
A person who lives in a country for more than 7 years.
b)
A person who lives in a country and is 18 years or older.
c)
A person who has completed an application to live in a country.
d)
A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country.
93.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship. it will also grant citizenship to former slaves, and defines voters as males who are at least 21 years of age.
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second amendment
c)
Fourteenth Amendment
d)
Third Amendment
94.
You did not commit treason. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
95.
You exercised your freedom of speech. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
96.
You get to go to school. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
97.
You paid your taxes to the state. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
98.
You can walk on the sidewalk. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
99.
You must follow park rules when walking. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
100.
You did not participate in a food fight at school. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
101.
You attended the school basketball game. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
102.
You watched a new show on Netflix. Right or Responsbility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
103.
Your mom told you to do the dishes and to brush your teeth. Right or Responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
104.
Which of the following is a way that citizens participate in the criminal justice system?
a)
Jury duty
b)
Voting
c)
Running for President
d)
Paying taxes
105.
Jury duty, voting, and staying informed are all essential to a democratic government.
a)
True
b)
False
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