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Constitution review

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
2.
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
3.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?
a)
Zero
b)
One
c)
Two 
d)
Three
4.
Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Create a plan for the Northwest Territory
b)
Negotiate treaties
c)
Levy taxes
d)
Declare war and peace
5.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
6.
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
a)
they supported a new Constitution
b)
they questioned the justice of slavery
c)
the feared the power of the national government
d)
the believed that states should have equal representation
7.
Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak central government
c)
Provided for no common currency
d)
All of the these
8.

According to the idea of Popular Sovereignty, who has the power?

a)

The President of the United States

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

The Senate

d)

The people

9.

Who was Daniel Shays?

a)

The President of the Proclamation of 1763

b)

A farmer who loved his country and never did anything illegal

c)

A founding father

d)

A farmer who led a revolt in Massachusetts

10.

What is a Constitution?

a)

A former plan for government

b)

A formal plan of government

c)

A formal pair of shoes

d)

A formal plan of action

11.

The Articles of Confederation created a President to lead the country.

a)

True

b)

False

12.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
13.

We must start with a fresh document, fixing the Articles of Confederation isn’t enough.

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

14.

The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

15.

A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

16.

The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

17.

Which statement explains the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Defines responsibilities of the 3 branches of government.

b)

It outlines the goals of the Government in the Constitution.

c)

It establishes the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

d)

It creates a domestic policy for the federal government.

18.

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?

a)

The people express their will through political parties.

b)

The people express their will by directly creating laws.

c)

Government receives taxes from people/exists to support them

d)

Government receives power from people/exists to serve them.

19.

Why did Antifederalists want a bill of rights in the Constitution?

a)

to list their rights

b)

to protect their rights

c)

to prevent ratification of the Constitution

d)

to argue with Federalists

20.
The Anti-Federalists wanted to keep the ____________  ____ ___________ because it kept the Federal government weak.
a)
Constitution
b)
Declaration of Indepdence
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Articles of Confederation
21.

Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that

a)

Divides power between the central government and state governments

b)

Includes a system of checks and balances

c)

Allows the states to nullify national laws

d)

Places the most power in the hand of the legislative branch

22.
What is the highest law in the United States government?
a)
The President
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
State constitutions
23.
Bicameral means...
a)
Three House
b)
Two House
c)
One House
d)
Five House
24.
Having the same amount of representatives per state is an example of what?
a)
Proportional Representation
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
The Virginia Plan
d)
Equal Representation
25.

Which two things did the Great Compromise create?

a)

Two Houses in Congress, one equal and one based on population

b)

One house system, equal representation

c)

Two House system all proportional represenation

d)

Two House system, all equal representation

26.
What proportion of slaves were counted for determining population?
a)
1/4
b)
2/5
c)
3/5
d)
4/5
27.
The North wanted slaves to count for what purpose?
a)
Population
b)
Taxation
c)
No purpose at all
d)
both  population and taxation
28.
Our president is elected by which of the following?
a)
Congress
b)
The People
c)
The Senate
d)
The Electoral College
29.
Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
George Mason
c)
John Adams
d)
James Madison
30.
Who demanded that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
31.

What is the definition of 'convention'?

a)

Trade

b)

An important meeting

c)

A system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central and state governments.

d)

An idea for a new bill.

32.

What is the definition of 'commerce'?

a)

An idea for a new bill.

b)

Money.

c)

An important meeting.

d)

Trade.

33.

What is the definition of 'federal system'?

a)

An idea for a new law.

b)

Trade.

c)

A system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central and state governments.

d)

An important meeting.

34.

What is the definition of 'bill'?

a)

A system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central and state governments.

b)

Trade.

c)

An idea for a new law.

d)

An important meeting.

35.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
b)
To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
c)
To write the Treaty of Paris
d)
To elect the first president
36.
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
a)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
b)
Washington, DC
c)
Richmond, Virginia
d)
Paris, France
37.
What were the men who represented their states called?
a)
Senators
b)
Congressmen
c)
Delegates
d)
Speakers
38.
The _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with two branches.
a)
Virginia
b)
New Jersey
c)
Connecticut
d)
Three-fifths
39.
Which branch of government has two houses?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
National
40.
The three branches of government are ________________
a)
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
b)
Legislative, Judicial, and National
c)
Executive, Principle, and Judicial
d)
Judicial, National, and Legislative
41.
Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population?
a)
Senate
b)
Judicial
c)
House of 
Representatives
d)
House of Congress
42.
Which part of the legislative branch has the same number of representatives for each state?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Senate
43.
Which Plan was favored by small states?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
44.

The government has to follow the same laws as the people do.

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation Of Powers

e)

Individual Rights

45.

Prevent branches of government from abusing power

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation Of Powers

e)

Individual Rights

46.

1.Governor can veto laws

2.Legislature can override governor veto

3.Supreme Court and declare laws unconstitutional


are examples of?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation Of Powers

e)

Individual Rights

47.

Each branch of government having its on power is called

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation Of Powers

e)

Individual Rights

48.

The people give power to leaders they elect to represent them and serve their interests by voting is called

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation Of Powers

e)

Individual Rights

49.

Rights in the United States of America that are guaranteed in the US Constitution are called ?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation Of Powers

e)

Individual Rights

50.

The governor of Texas leads the state, while the president of the U.S governs the country. This is an example of…

a)

Republicanism

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation Of Powers

e)

Popular Sovereignty

51.

The people are the primary source of government power this is called

a)

Republicanism

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation Of Powers

e)

Popular Sovereignty

52.

Determining if the child health care law is constitutional is the responsibility of which branch?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

53.

Which branch of Government Enforce laws

Can veto or sign bills and Represents Texas?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

54.

The Senate is a part of?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

55.

The House of representatives is a part of?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

56.
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation Of Powers
d)
Republicanism
57.
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation Of Powers
d)
Popular Sovereignty
58.
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
59.
A government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
60.
The President can veto or sign a bill into law. What principle is reflected in this power?
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
61.
The Executive branch is responsible for ______________
a)
Making the Laws
b)
Enforcing the Laws
c)
Interpreting the Laws
62.
An example of a good citizen is serving on a jury or obeying the law
a)
True
b)
False
63.
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
64.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
65.
Freedom of speech
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
66.
No one has to house (quarter) soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
67.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the...
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Donald Trump
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Independence
68.
1st Amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
69.
2nd Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
70.
3rd Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
71.
4th Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
72.

5th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

73.

6th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

74.

7th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

75.

8th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

76.
9th Amendment 
a)
Electoral College established
b)
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.
c)
The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named
d)
States sued in state courts
77.
10th Amendment 
a)
Electoral College established
b)
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.
c)
The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named
d)
States sued in state courts
78.
The government says that no one in America is allowed to wear the color blue anymore. What amendment says the government cannot do this?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
13th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
3rd Amendment
79.
The police come to your house and arrest your father for having a gun which he legally owns. What amendment has been violated?
a)
5th Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
13th Amendment
80.
The FBI shows up at your house and arrests. You go straight to federal prison for 15 years without ever having a trial or knowing what you were charged with. What Amendment protects you from this?
a)
18th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
81.
The government forces you to house 5 soldiers in your home. What amendment does not allow this?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
82.
Which Amendment protects you from having your fingernails pulled off while detained in a tub of electric jellyfish for a crime you have committed?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
83.
The Government creates a ban on selling firearms to civilians (non-military people). What Amendment does this violate?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
84.
A person decides to write a petition to stop a waste water treatment center from building near his/her town. What amendment are they exercising?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment
85.
The Federal government decides that States can't decide to build roads where they need them in their state. What amendment has been violated?
a)
10th Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
86.
A person is found not guilty of armed robbery. The courts decide to put him on trial again for the same robbery. What amendment does not allow this?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
87.
You choose to have your civil case heard by a jury. What amendment have you used?
a)
7th Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
88.
A police officer pulls you over for speeding. He has you step out of the car and then searches it. He has no warrant or probably cause. What amendment protects you from this?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
89.
A person is sentenced to death for murder. The governor chooses to let the person be executed by having him thrown out of an airplane. What amendment has been violated?
a)
22nd Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
90.
After being accused of a crime, a judge decides you should have to wait in jail for 3 years before he will be able to hear your case/trial.
What Amendment says that this is not okay?
a)
6th Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
91.
Which Amendment allows for citizens to peacefully gather and protest the government?
a)
13th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
92.
Which Powers are exercised by both state and federal governments?
a)
reserved powers
b)
delegated powers
c)
concurrent powers
d)
enumerated powers
93.
an amendment is best defined as:
a)
to confirm by expressing consent of approval
b)
to officially cancel or overturn
c)
a change to a constitution
94.

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

2/3

b)

1/2

c)

3/4

d)

1/3

95.
While over 10,000 attempts have been made to change the constitution, it has only been done ______ times.
a)
10
b)
100
c)
51
d)
27
96.
What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?
a)
2/3
b)
3/4
c)
1/2
d)
1/4
97.
The Framers of the U.S. Constitution wrote the amendment process to make certain changing the constitution would not be an easy thing to do. The purpose of the amendment process is to...
a)
make sure the President wouldn't become a dictator.
b)
make sure the constitution wouldn't be changed often and would be favored by the American people.
c)
make sure Congress would have harder jobs.
d)
make sure the people could overthrow the government one day.
98.
How many total amendments to the Constitution are there?
a)
27
b)
26
c)
28
d)
10
99.
What are the two steps to amending the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Proposal and Voting
b)
Introduction and Voting
c)
Proposal and Ratification
d)
Introduction and Voting
100.

Why is it important to have a formal amendment process?

a)

The Founding Fathers wanted to make certain that there was a process for the Constitution to be a “living document” that could change with the times.

b)

To ensure that everyone follows the law.

101.

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

b)

The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

c)

Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment

d)

Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

102.
Which term means 'approve or pass an amendment'?
a)
republican
b)
federalism
c)
execute
d)
ratify
103.
Which term means 'introduce a new amendment'?
a)
propose
b)
republican
c)
federalism
d)
execute

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