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US Constitution

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The _________ branch interprets laws and settles disputes.

a)

executive

b)

judicial

c)

legislative

2.

The ______ Plan suggested two houses of Congress based on population

a)

Virginia

b)

New York

c)

Continental Congress

3.

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

a)

Newt Gingrich

b)

Abraham Lincoln

c)

Nancy Pelosi

4.

Who is the current Vice President of the US?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Dan Quayle

c)

Al Gore

d)

Mike Pence

5.

Which cabinet is responsible for printing money?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Secretary of the Treasury

c)

Attorney General

d)

Secretary of Labor

6.

Which dept manages the natural resources of our country?

a)

Secretary of Agriculture

b)

Attorney General

c)

Secretary of the Interior

d)

Secretary of Labor

7.

Which dept promotes legislation to help farmers?

a)

Secretary of Labor

b)

Attorney General

c)

Secretary of Homeland Security

d)

Secretary of Agriculture

8.

Which dept engages in affairs with foreign countries?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Attorney General

c)

Department of Homeland Security

d)

Secretary of the Interior

9.

The Articles of Confederation could be considered our first Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Marbury v Madison established the precedent for judicial review.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The "Great Compromise" was important because it solved the problem of representation.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Patrick Henry said, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

a)

True

b)

False

13.

One purpose of the census is to determine how many US Representatives each state gets.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The last Constitutional amendment was adopted in 1981.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The US Congress creates laws for all 50 states.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

There are _____ cabinet positions.

a)

10

b)

12

c)

15

d)

24

20.

There is currently a pending 28th amendment.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the First Continental Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Donald Trump is head of the ________ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

23.

The US flag should be the last item in a parade procession.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The US Supreme Court Justices are nominated by ______.

a)

the president

b)

Congress

c)

The judicial branch

d)

the people of the US

25.

________ was considered the "Father of the Constitution."

a)

James Madison

b)

George Washington

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Thomas Jefferson

26.

One of the requirements to become President is to be...

a)

a former US Supreme Court judge

b)

retired from your regular job

c)

at least 40 years old

d)

a natural-born citizen

27.

United States ______ are elected by people of the state.

a)

Speakers of the House

b)

senators

c)

judges

d)

cabinet leaders

28.

The original 13 colonies included Pennsylvania.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The next presidential election will be in _____.

a)

2019

b)

2020

c)

2021

d)

2022

30.

__________ was the president of the Constitutional Convention.

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Madison

31.

The original Constitution outlawed slavery.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

The idea that the power to govern belongs to the people is known as...

a)

branch awareness

b)

democratic law

c)

fairness

d)

popular sovereignty

33.

Federal judges hold office for life unless removed by _____.

a)

popular vote

b)

impeachment

c)

legislation

d)

term limits

34.

An _______ law makes an act illegal after it has been committed.

a)

ex post facto

b)

ex nomer

c)

executive

d)

extra-strict

35.

There are ____ Supreme Court Justices.

a)

8

b)

9

c)

12

d)

15

36.

The House of Representatives does not get involved in impeachment cases.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

A member of the House of Representatives receives a salary of _____.

a)

$165,000

b)

$170,000

c)

$174,000

d)

$225,000

38.

A member of the Senate receives a salary of ___.

a)

$174,000

b)

185,000

c)

$225,000

d)

$275,000

39.

If a president doesn't act on a bill within ___ days, it will become law if Congress is in session.

a)

10 days

b)

two weeks

c)

one month

d)

one year

40.

_____ opposed ratification of the Constitution.

a)

Slaves

b)

Federalists

c)

Anti-Federalist

d)

Haters

41.

Amendment- freedom of speech

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

13th

d)

17th

42.

Amendment- freedom of religion

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

12th

d)

20th

43.

Amendment- States can't prevent someone from voting based on race

a)

2nd

b)

11th

c)

15th

d)

21st

44.

Amendment- no state shall deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

a)

3rd

b)

12th

c)

14th

d)

16th

45.

Amendment- abolished slavery

a)

8th

b)

10th

c)

13th

d)

17th

46.

Amendment that established voting ages as 18.

a)

23rd

b)

24th

c)

25th

d)

26th

47.

Which document was written first, the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Constitution

48.

United States Supreme Court Justices are appointed by

a)

Congress

b)

The President

c)

The Vice-President

49.

The United States gives the national government unlimited powers.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The Constitution is the basis for all of our laws.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

The idea that the federal government shares powers with state and local govts is:

a)

judicial review

b)

federalism

c)

Congress

d)

unlimited power

52.

The stars on the US flag represent

a)

other countries

b)

presidents

c)

states

d)

counties

53.

How many amendments are there in the Constitution?

a)

22

b)

32

c)

21

d)

27

54.

A president's term is ___ years.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

3

d)

5

55.

the president-elect assumes the duties of his new office on ____

a)

Election Day

b)

June 14

c)

November 3

d)

January 20

56.

After a bill has passed the House and the Senate, it is sent to the ...

a)

cabinet

b)

president

c)

steps of the Capitol Building

d)

Secretary of State

57.

What is the fewest number of senators a state may have?

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

d)

three

58.

Who has the power to veto a bill?

a)

president

b)

vice-president

c)

cabinet

d)

Nancy Pelosi

59.

who has the power to override a veto?

a)

Sarah Sanders

b)

Betsy DeVos

c)

Congress

d)

vice-president

60.

The national budget is presented by

a)

JB Pritzker

b)

Secretary of State

c)

President

d)

Vice President

61.

Instead of individual votes, the president is elected by

a)

popularity

b)

rock, paper, scissors

c)

electoral votes

d)

Congress

62.

What group has the power to coin money?

a)

Congress

b)

executive branch

c)

legislative branch

d)

judicial branch

63.

Jackie is 18 years old. She wants to vote for the first time in the 2016 presidential election and is able to do so because of which amendment?

a)

22

b)

24

c)

19

d)

26

64.
In 1922, Jack Black converted his bar into a family restaurant. Because of the prohibition of alcohol, he could no longer serve alcoholic beverages in his restaurant. Which amendment did not allow the sale of alcohol?
a)
21
b)
17
c)
18
d)
16
65.
There was a huge disruption in a major city.  Many troops were called in to help monitor the situation; however, there are no places in the area to house or feed the troops. The residents of the city were forced to provide food and shelter for the troops.
a)
4
b)
12
c)
3
d)
7
66.

Someone tried to deny Jack the right to vote during the 2016 election due to his race. Which amendment prohibits this from happening?

a)

19

b)

26

c)

13

d)

15

67.
Students wore headbands to school to protest World War II.  Which amendment protects this right?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
9
68.
Diana is on trial for battery. The jury found her not guilty.  A few weeks later, there was new evidence found that may link Diana to the crime.  Which amendment protects her from going to trial again?
a)
22
b)
5
c)
6
d)
9
69.
A bill can be introduced in the the Senate by a/an __.
a)
president
b)
senator
c)
chief justice
d)
lobbyist
70.
What is the first step in the lawmaking process?
a)
The president signs the bill.
b)
The bill is sent to a committee.
c)
The bill is introduced.
d)
The bill is sent to a conference committee.
71.
In order for a bill to become a law, it must ___.
a)
be approved by Supreme Court
b)
be signed by the president.
c)
be revise by a Constitutional Convention
d)
approve by the Electoral College
72.
After the bill is introduced, it is sent to ___.
a)
a conference committee to resolve differences.
b)
the president
c)

a committee for study

d)
the U.S. Supreme Court
73.
Once a bill passes one house, it is ___.
a)
sent to the president.
b)
sent to the U.S. Supreme Court
c)
sent to the other house
d)
a new law 
74.
Congress' powers that are stated in the U.S. Constitution are called ___ powers.
a)
expressed
b)
implied
c)
concurrent
d)
reserved
75.
Who is the most powerful person in Congress?
a)
Vice President
b)
The Speaker of the House 
c)
The President Pro Tempore
d)
The President of the Senate
76.
What is the minimum age requirement to become a Senator?
a)
21
b)
25
c)
30
d)
35
77.
How many members make up the House of Representative?
a)
100
b)
335
c)
435
d)
500
78.
What is the minimum age required to be elected to the House of Representatives.
a)
18
b)
21
c)
25
d)
35
79.
What is the citizenship requirement to become a Senator.
a)
A U.S. citizen for 4 years
b)
A U.S. citizen for 6 years
c)
A U.S. citizen for 7 years
d)
A U.S. citizen for 9 years
80.
How many members are in the Senate?
a)
50
b)
100
c)
335
d)
435
81.
Select the best explanation of the safeguard the Senate has put in place to ensure a majority of the Senators are experienced.
a)
Only 1/2 of the Senators are elected every 3 years.
b)
Senators can only run if they have been elected previously.
c)
Only 1/3 of the Senators are elected every 2 years,
d)
Senators are allowed to have 6 year terms.
82.
What is the citizenship requirement to become a House Representative.
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
7 years
83.
The present day Congressional model is a product of the _________________________.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The Great Compromise
c)
Constitutional Convention
d)
3/5 Compromise 
84.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
85.
Freedom of speech
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
86.
Police must get a warrant.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
87.
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
88.
Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
89.
Which amendment allows a reporter to report the news?
a)
2nd amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
90.
Which does NOT apply to the 1st amendment?
a)
press
b)
peace
c)
petition
d)
speech
91.
States that powers not given to the Federal government or denied to the States, are powers reserved for the States (people).
a)
10th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
92.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
93.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
94.
What does Article I (1) establish?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Supremacy of the Constitution
95.
What does Article II (2) establish?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Supremacy of the Constitution
96.
What does Article III (3) establish?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Supremacy of the Constitution
97.
What does Article IV (4) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
98.
What does Article V (5) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
99.
What does Article VI (6) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
100.
What does Article VII (7) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
101.
What does amend mean?
a)
change
b)
approve
c)
not approve
d)
carry out
102.
What does ratify mean?
a)
change
b)
approve
c)
not approve
d)
carry out
103.

Which Article explains who carries out the laws?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

104.
Which Article explains who makes the laws?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
105.
Which Article explains who interprets the laws?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
106.
Which Article includes the President?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
107.
Which Article includes judges?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III

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