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WorksheetsConstitution Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 48mins
True or False? If a president vetoes a bill, it has no chance of becoming a law.
True
False
True or False? One of the main debates among the framers of the Constitution was over the power of large states and small states.
True
False
True or False? Any citizen can be president of the United States.
True
False
True or False? All bills raising taxes cannot originate in the House of Representatives.
True
False
True or False? The US Vice President always votes in the Senate, regardless of the issue.
True
False
True or False? There are 435 Senators in Congress.
True
False
True or False? The House of Representatives and the Senate together make up the Congress.
True
False
Select all the apply: The Articles of Confederation was bad because
it created a weak central government
it created unity between the 13 states
population size was ignored
it included the 3/5 compromise
The Great Compromise created
the House of Representatives and Senate
one central executive government
the judicial system
to explain how to make western territories into states
3/5 Compromise
Federalism is the idea of
being loyal to your country
division of powers in government
creating one unified government
Federalists
supported the Constitution and wanted a strong central government
supported the Constutition and wanted strong state governments
did not support the Constitution and wanted a strong central government
did not support the Constitution and wanted strong state governments
Anti-federalist belief led to the
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Great Compromise
Federalism
True or False? According to Article 1, the president has the power to declare war.
True
False
Select all the apply: Which ones represent the goals of the Constitution according to the Preamble?
form a more perfect US
keep peace in US
promote common good
keep freedom for current citizens and the future
Which Article tells us that the Constitution is the supreme law of the US?
3
4
8
6
7
Select all that apply: In order to be a member of the House of Representatives, you need to be:
25 years old
30 years old
7 year US citizen
natural born citizen
living in the state you represent
House of Representatives members have a __ year term while Senators have a ___ year term.
2, 6
4, 4
6, 2
2, 4
Who has the power to begin impeachment proceedings?
House of Representatives
Supreme court
Senate
President
Who has the power to put the accused for impeachment on trial?
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Senate
President
Can states coin their own money?
Yes
No
Select all that apply: The requirements of being president are....
at least 35 years old
at least 30 years old
7 year resident
14 year resident
natural born citizen
Who decides the punishment in cases of treason?
Supreme court
Congress
President
If Ms. Pak obtained a driver's license in California, she can also drive in Texas. Which Article allows this?
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6
Article 7
According to Article 5, if I want to propose an amendment to the Constitution, then there must be
2/3 approval of House or Senate, and 3/4 approval of all states
2/3 approval of House and Senate, and 3/4 approval of all states
2/3 approval of House or Senate, and 2/3 approval of all states
2/3 approval of House and Senate, and 2/3 approval of all states
According to which Amendment am I able to seek help from the government?
1
2
3
4
5
Will I ever be forced to house a soldier? According to what Amendment?
Yes, 3
No, 3
Yes, 4
No, 4
According to Amendment 5..
I can't be tried 2x for the same offense
I cannot have any cruel/unusual punishment
I have the right to a speedy and public trial
I must be informed of my accusation in court
Which amendment does this violate? Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplifting again.
8
10
1
4
7
Which amendment does this violate? Gennie, an eighteen year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s designer sweater and selling it on eBay. When Gennie appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells Gennie that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high.
4
5
6
7
8
Which amendment does this violate? Members of Congress are unhappy with students’ standardized test scores. They pass a federal law that abolishes local school boards and requires a national, standardized curriculum
8
7
9
10
Select all that apply: In order to be a member of the Senate, you need to be:
25 years old
30 years old
9 year US citizen
natural born citizen
living in the state you represent
Which amendment protects against illegal searches?
6
2
3
4
5
According to Section 3, Article 2, what should the president do from time to time?
Be commander in chief of the military
State of the Union address
nominate Supreme Court judges
sign bills into laws
see the American people
Does the VP get to vote in the Senate?
Yes
No
Rarely
When they get the chance
to officially approve a bill or law
veto
ratify
popular sovereignty
thumbs up
protects individuals from testifying against themselves
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
House of Representatives is based on population of a state
True
False
A family displays a Nativity scene on the front lawn during Christmas. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
A student chooses to sit silently in his seat during the Pledge of Allegiance. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
A person accused of murder cannot afford to hire a lawyer and is assigned a public defender. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
In Pennsylvania, a person has to be at least 16 years old to apply for a learner’s permit for driving. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
When being interrogated by police, a person refuses to answer certain questions and chooses to remain silent. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
Before entering a suspect’s home, a police officer shows a search warrant. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
You are a hunter and are carrying a rifle in a designated hunting area. You have a valid gun permit. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
Dan is accused of murdering Jack, but was found innocent by a jury in 2010. In 2020, the police arrested Dan on the charge of murdering Jack again. The police is not allowed do to this because of Dan's rights. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
You are attending your sentencing hearing in court. The judge sentences you to death by starvation. You state this is violating your constitutional rights. You are protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
You are waiting in jail for your trial. You have been sitting in jail for years without any knowledge of when your trial will be. This is unconstitutional. You are protected by which amendment? Only put the number.
(a)
A federal system of government is also known as _________. It divides power between the national and state government.
Congressionalism
Republicanism
Federalism
Americanism
Who elects the President?
Common People
The Pope
State Legislatures
The Electoral College
What are the U.S. Constitution requirements for a judge?
Must be 40 years old
Must have a degree in law
Must be a U.S. citizen for 16 years
None of the above
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find information on what defines treason?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that the Supreme Court has the final say?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that the president must give a yearly state of the union speech?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the citizenship requirements of a potential president?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that the vice president replaces the president?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that the electoral college votes for the presidency?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the necessary and proper clause?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find courts have the judicial power?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that states cannot discirminate against other states?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the process of a new state being added?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that state laws cannot contradict federal laws?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that government officials must swear loyalty to the Constitution?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the power of presidential veto?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that members of Congress cannot hold other federal positions?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where does it state that the VP is the president of the Senate?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where does it state how long a senator's term is?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where does it describe who decides the Speaker of the House?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the description of ex post facto laws?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that states are not allowed to print their own money?
(a)
Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that Congress must keep a record of all votes?
(a)
