WorksheetsUnit 3 Constitution
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
If the president appoints a federal judge, which branch must approve the appointment?
legislative
executive
judicial
Which branch has the power to declare an executive order unconstitutional?
legislative
executive
judicial
The power to punish lawbreakers is a _______________ power.
delegated
reserved
concurrent
none of the above
There was a law that the Supreme Court found unconstitutional. This describes............
limited government
rule of law
judicial review
democracy
The power to declare war is a ___________________ power.
delegated
reserved
concurrent
none of the above
Which is NOT part of the Preamble?
establish justice
ensure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
secure the blessings of religion
Which term describes the three way division of power in the federal government?
separation of church and state
separation of powers
concurrent powers
federalism
The power to tax is a ____________ power.
delegated
reserved
concurrent
Where do local governments get their powers?
state
mayor
US Constitution
Congress
The power to conduct elections is a _____________ power.
delegated
reserved
concurrent
The Preamble begins with_________
As the people of the United States....
We the citizens need to form.....
We the people of the United States.....
The legislative branch is in Article ________.
1
2
3
The executive branch is in Article ________.
1
2
3
The judicial branch is in Article ________.
1
2
3
The legislative branch's main job is to......
makes the laws
executes the laws
interprets the laws
The executive branch's main job is to......
makes the laws
executes the laws
interprets the laws
The judicial branch's main job is to......
makes the laws
executes the laws
interprets the laws
What is domestic tranquility?
international chaos
peace at home
sleeping on the couch
rights and responsibilities
What is federalism?
form of government with elected representatives
division of power between the national and state government
belief in the idea of national sovereignty
form of government in which elected officials make all the economic decisions
Which branch can override a presidential veto?
legislative
executive
judicial
How does the US fulfill the Preamble's goal of establishing justice?
with fair courts and laws
with the "League of Justice"
with the fire department
with the internet
Senator Sloan ____________ a new bill on government spending to Congress.
vetoed
ratified
proposed
signified
When the US Army defends our country, it is fulfilling one purpose of our government listed in the ___________.
VA Declaration of Rights
Charter of the VA Company of London
Preamble
Bill of Rights
People worry about the Earth and its ability to support our _______________.
union
posterity
cabinet
tranquility
Before a presidential appointment to the Supreme Court is official, it must be ______________ by the legislative branch.
vetoed
ratified
proposed
signified
The president will most likely consult his/her ___________________ when making tough decisions
cabinet
committee
panel
bureau
Checks & balances .......
used to balance tax revenue with expenses
prevents any one branch from having too much power
used to prevent one house of Congress from taking control
limits the vice president's power
In a small town, 56% of people vote to re-elect the sheriff. The sheriff taking office again is an example of _________.
minority rule
majority rule
major of study
Select the appropriate level of government for delegated powers
national
shared
state
Select the appropriate level of government for reserved powers.
national
shared
state
Select the appropriate level of government for concurrent powers.
national
shared
state
Which is a delegated power?
Conduct foreign relations
establish and maintain public schools
maintain law and order
