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WorksheetsUS Constitution
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
The idea that the federal government shares powers with the state and local governments is called:
federalism
dividing great power
popular sovereignty
judicial review
What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?
the Bill of Rights
American wars
states
original colonies
What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
the Bill of Rights
American wars
states
original colonies
How many amendments have been made to the United States Constitution?
10
13
21
27
How long is the president's term?
two years
four years
six years
nine years
How many branches of government?
one
two
three
five
What is the age minimum for the president?
21 years old
35 years old
45 years old
50 years old
The president-elect assumes the duties of the office on:
summer before the election
Septemebr 4th
January 4th
January 20th
After a bill has passed the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the:
States
Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
President
How many senators from each state?
one
two
five
depends on the population
What is the least number of representatives a state may have?
one
three
five
ten
Who has veto power?
Secretary of State
President
Vice President
all Cabinet members
Which of these is NOT a First Amendment freedom?
freedom of employment
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom of the press
Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration of Independence?
life
pursuit of happiness
education
liberty
The Declaration of Independence was written by:
Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Adams
The national budget is presented by:
Secretary of State
Your state governor
Vice President
President
What vote really elects the President of the United States?
popular vote
Congress
Electoral College
House of Representatives
The part of the Constitution (in Article 1, Section 8) that gives Congress broad powers to write laws about situations that are new and unexpected (such as the Internet, space research, air travel) is called the:
Air travel section
elastic clause
war powers
insight clause
Which body has the power to raise, borrow, and coin money?
Congress
Supreme Court
executive branch
state legislatures
"We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union.." is part of the:
Bill of Rights
Preamble of the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Northwest Ordinance
If the president should die, who would become president?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Which is the correct statement about the United states Constitution?
Gives the national government unlimited powers.
Explains how our state governments are set up and how they operate.
Is the basis for all of our laws.
Has not changed since 1791.
The Articles of Confederation could be considered our first Constitution.
True
False
Marbury vs. Madison established the precedent for judicial review.
True
False
The "Great Compromise" was important because it solved the problem of representation.
True
False
Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death."
True
False
The last amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1982.
True
False
The United States Congress creates laws for all 50 states.
True
False
There are 10 Cabinet positions.
True
False
The 28th amendment has been approved by the states and will go into effect in March 2020.
True
False
James Madison was considered the "Father of the Constitution."
True
False
To become president you must be a natural-born citizen.
True
False
United States senators are elected by the people of the entire state.
True
False
One-third of the Senate is elected every two years.
True
False
The Constitution allows for laws to be made for subjects that did not even exist in 1787.
True
False
The original 13 colonies included Pennsylvania.
True
False
The Capital of the United States is Washington D.C.
True
False
The next presidential election will be in 2022.
True
False
The Preamble is at the beginning of the Constitution and explains the goals of the document.
True
False
Benjamin Franklin was the President of the Constitutional Convention.
True
False
Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people.
True
False
The original Constitution outlawed slavery.
True
False
The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.
True
False
The Boston Tea Party was held by the British to greet new immigrants to the colonies.
True
False
A United States senator may be reelected only once.
True
False
There are an even-number of justices in the United States Supreme Court.
True
False
The House of Representatives does not get involved in impeachment cases.
True
False
United States representatives receive larger salaries than United States senators.
True
False
A three-fourths vote is necessary for Congress to pass a law over the president's veto.
True
False
If a president does not act on a bill within 10 days it will become a law if Congress is in session.
True
False
The Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution.
True
False
An ex post facto law is a law that makes an act illegal after the act has been committed.
True
False
Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by impeachment.
True
False
Each state must treat the citizens of other states the same way it treats its own citizens.
True
False
States can make treaties with foreign countries.
True
False
Both the federal and state governments can establish a court system.
True
False
The president can call both houses of Congress into special session.
True
False
The idea that power to govern belongs to the people (or representatives) is called popular sovereignty.
True
False
The budget is the federal government's annual plan for raising and spending money.
True
False
The United States Supreme Court Justices are appointed by COngress.
True
False
The United States flag should be in the rear of a parade or procession.
True
False
The president is the head of the legislative branch.
True
False
The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the First Continental Congress.
True
False
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
True
False
The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch.
True
False
The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution.
True
False
One purpose of the Census is to decide how many U.S. representatives each state receives.
True
False
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws and settling disputes?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
How many votes are there in the Electoral College?
538
385
853
435
The _______________ Plan, submitted by James Madison, proposed two houses of Congress based on population.
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Franklin Roosevelt
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Mike Pence
Paul Ryan
Dan Lipinski
Which amendment says that states cannot prevent someone from voting because of race?
2nd Amendent
15th Amendment
26th Amendment
13th Amendment
Which Amendment abolished slavery?
22nd Amendment
15th Amendment
7th Amendment
13th Amendment
Which Amendment established the voting age to be 18 years old?
26th Amendment
7th Amendment
13th Amendment
22nd Amendment
Which Amendment limits the presidents terms to two?
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
15th Amendment
22nd Amendment
Which Amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
Which Amendment guarantees a trial by jury?
13th Amendment
22nd Amendment
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
The president's Cabinet operates here.
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Can declare laws unconstitutional
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Interprets the laws and administers justice
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Enforces the laws.
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Makes the country's laws
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Revenue bills start here
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
The vice president is the presiding officer
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and House
neither the Senate nor the House
Must live in the state he or she represents
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
Has 100 members
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
Serves six-year terms
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
Approves or rejects treaties
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
Has 435 members
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
Members are appointed by the Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
Elected every two years
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
Passes bills they hope will become laws
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and the House
neither the Senate nor the House
Manages the natural resources of our country
Secretary of State
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of the Interior
Promotes legislation to help farmers
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Interior
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Helps prevent terrorist attacks
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of State
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of the Treasury
Enacts legislation for worker safety
Secretary of State
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Engages in affairs with foreign affairs
Secretary of State
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Homeland Secretary
Chief legal officer
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Homeland Secretary
Responsible for the printing of money
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
