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Constitution Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False? If a president vetoes a bill, it has no chance of becoming a law.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

True or False? One of the main debates among the framers of the Constitution was over the power of large states and small states.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

True or False? Any citizen can be president of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True or False? All bills raising taxes cannot originate in the House of Representatives.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

True or False? The US Vice President always votes in the Senate, regardless of the issue.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False? There are 435 Senators in Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False? The House of Representatives and the Senate together make up the Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Select all the apply: The Articles of Confederation was bad because

a)

it created a weak central government

b)

it created unity between the 13 states

c)

population size was ignored

d)

it included the 3/5 compromise

9.

The Great Compromise created

a)

the House of Representatives and Senate

b)

one central executive government

c)

the judicial system

d)

to explain how to make western territories into states

e)

3/5 Compromise

10.

Federalism is the idea of

a)

being loyal to your country

b)

division of powers in government

c)

creating one unified government

11.

Federalists

a)

supported the Constitution and wanted a strong central government

b)

supported the Constutition and wanted strong state governments

c)

did not support the Constitution and wanted a strong central government

d)

did not support the Constitution and wanted strong state governments

12.

Anti-federalist belief led to the

a)

Constitution

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Federalism

13.

True or False? According to Article 1, the president has the power to declare war.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Select all the apply: Which ones represent the goals of the Constitution according to the Preamble?

a)

form a more perfect US

b)

keep peace in US

c)

promote common good

d)

keep freedom for current citizens and the future

15.

Which Article tells us that the Constitution is the supreme law of the US?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

8

d)

6

e)

7

16.

Select all that apply: In order to be a member of the House of Representatives, you need to be:

a)

25 years old

b)

30 years old

c)

7 year US citizen

d)

natural born citizen

e)

living in the state you represent

17.

House of Representatives members have a __ year term while Senators have a ___ year term.

a)

2, 6

b)

4, 4

c)

6, 2

d)

2, 4

18.

Who has the power to begin impeachment proceedings?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Supreme court

c)

Senate

d)

President

19.

Who has the power to put the accused for impeachment on trial?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Senate

d)

President

20.

Can states coin their own money?

a)

Yes

b)

No

21.

Select all that apply: The requirements of being president are....

a)

at least 35 years old

b)

at least 30 years old

c)

7 year resident

d)

14 year resident

e)

natural born citizen

22.

Who decides the punishment in cases of treason?

a)

Supreme court

b)

Congress

c)

President

23.

If Ms. Pak obtained a driver's license in California, she can also drive in Texas. Which Article allows this?

a)

Article 3

b)

Article 4

c)

Article 5

d)

Article 6

e)

Article 7

24.

According to Article 5, if I want to propose an amendment to the Constitution, then there must be

a)

2/3 approval of House or Senate, and 3/4 approval of all states

b)

2/3 approval of House and Senate, and 3/4 approval of all states

c)

2/3 approval of House or Senate, and 2/3 approval of all states

d)

2/3 approval of House and Senate, and 2/3 approval of all states

25.

According to which Amendment am I able to seek help from the government?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

26.

Will I ever be forced to house a soldier? According to what Amendment?

a)

Yes, 3

b)

No, 3

c)

Yes, 4

d)

No, 4

27.

According to Amendment 5..

a)

I can't be tried 2x for the same offense

b)

I cannot have any cruel/unusual punishment

c)

I have the right to a speedy and public trial

d)

I must be informed of my accusation in court

28.

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.

a)

8

b)

10

c)

1

d)

4

e)

7

29.

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.

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

e)

8

30.

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

a)

8

b)

7

c)

9

d)

10

31.

Select all that apply: In order to be a member of the Senate, you need to be:

a)

25 years old

b)

30 years old

c)

9 year US citizen

d)

natural born citizen

e)

living in the state you represent

32.

Which amendment protects against illegal searches?

a)

6

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

33.

According to Section 3, Article 2, what should the president do from time to time?

a)

Be commander in chief of the military

b)

State of the Union address

c)

nominate Supreme Court judges

d)

sign bills into laws

e)

see the American people

34.

Does the VP get to vote in the Senate?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Rarely

d)

When they get the chance

35.

to officially approve a bill or law

a)

veto

b)

ratify

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

thumbs up

36.

protects individuals from testifying against themselves

a)

1st Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

37.
Which amendment gives us the right to "bear arms?"
a)
9th
b)
3rd
c)
5th
d)
2nd
38.
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists finally agreed to ratify the Constitution after the inclusion of which of the following?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
3/5th Compromise
39.

House of Representatives is based on population of a state

a)

True

b)

False

40.
This branch decides if laws are fair and if they are constitutional.
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
41.
The first line of the Preamble is...
a)
Four score and seven years ago...
b)
When in the course of human events...
c)
We the people...
42.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
43.

A family displays a Nativity scene on the front lawn during Christmas. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.

(a)  

44.

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)  

45.

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)  

46.

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)  

47.

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)  

48.

Before entering a suspect’s home, a police officer shows a search warrant. This is protected by which amendment? Only put the number.

(a)  

49.

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)  

50.

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)  

51.

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)  

52.

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)  

53.

A federal system of government is also known as _________. It divides power between the national and state government.

a)

Congressionalism

b)

Republicanism

c)

Federalism

d)

Americanism

54.

Who elects the President?

a)

Common People

b)

The Pope

c)

State Legislatures

d)

The Electoral College

55.

What are the U.S. Constitution requirements for a judge?

a)

Must be 40 years old

b)

Must have a degree in law

c)

Must be a U.S. citizen for 16 years

d)

None of the above

56.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find information on what defines treason?

(a)  

57.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that the Supreme Court has the final say?

(a)  

58.

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)  

59.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the citizenship requirements of a potential president?

(a)  

60.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that the vice president replaces the president?

(a)  

61.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that the electoral college votes for the presidency?

(a)  

62.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the necessary and proper clause?

(a)  

63.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find courts have the judicial power?

(a)  

64.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that states cannot discirminate against other states?

(a)  

65.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the process of a new state being added?

(a)  

66.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that state laws cannot contradict federal laws?

(a)  

67.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that government officials must swear loyalty to the Constitution?

(a)  

68.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the power of presidential veto?

(a)  

69.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that members of Congress cannot hold other federal positions?

(a)  

70.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where does it state that the VP is the president of the Senate?

(a)  

71.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where does it state how long a senator's term is?

(a)  

72.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where does it describe who decides the Speaker of the House?

(a)  

73.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find the description of ex post facto laws?

(a)  

74.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that states are not allowed to print their own money?

(a)  

75.

Use this format for writing Articles and Sections: _,_
Where can you find that Congress must keep a record of all votes?

(a)