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WorksheetsPrinciples and Bill of Rights
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 46mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
You have more rights than just the ones enumerated (listed) in the Bill of Rights.
a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
2.
a well regulated militia; the right of the people to keep and bear arms
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
your protection against unreasonable search and seizure
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
4.
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
5.
No quartering of soldiers. Which amendment is this?
a)
8th
b)
3rd
c)
12th
d)
2nd
6.
Any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states. Which amendment is this?
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
8th
d)
9th
7.
You have the right to a lawyer. Which amendment is this?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
8.
No excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
9.
Right to a trial by jury in civil cases over $20. Which amendment is this?
a)
4th
b)
5th
c)
6th
d)
7th
10.
This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice. Its due process clause is often referenced, and appears again in the 14th amendment.
a)
3rd
b)
6th
c)
10th
d)
5th
11.
The people are the source of all governmental authority.
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Judicial Review
12.
Educational requirements vary from State to State.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
13.
The Supreme Court may declare illegal any executive action violating the Constitution.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Judicial Review
14.
Government may exercise only those powers given to it.
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
d)
Judicial Review
15.
Only Congress has the power to declare war.
a)
Federalism
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
16.
Free Speech is found in which Amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
17.
The right to a fair trial is found in which Amendment?
a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
Seventh Amendment
18.
The idea that soldiers kick you out and live in your house is called:
a)
Militia
b)
Assembly
c)
Quartering
d)
Due Process
19.
Which amendment protects against "cruel and unusual punishment"?
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
5th
d)
8th
20.
Which amendment aligns with the principle of Federalism?
a)
5th
b)
10th
c)
1st
d)
8th
21.
The Bill of Rights are included in which document?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The U.S. Constitution
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Treaty of Paris
22.
Rights that are not written in the U.S. Constitution are reserved to the people --
a)
10 amendment
b)
4th amendment
c)
6th amendment
d)
9th amendment
23.
Mentioned in the Constitution, what does double jeopardy mean?
a)
you can be tried again in court for the same crime
b)
you can NOT be tried again in court for the same crime
c)
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24.
This means to change or alter...
a)
amend
b)
erase
c)
sparkles
d)
constitution
25.
These amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.
a)
Amendments 1, 3, 9
b)
Amendments 2, 4, 10
c)
Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8
d)
Amendments 1, 2, 3
26.
Guarantees the right for you to have a lawyer for your defense
a)
5th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
27.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself unless you want to
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
28.
Guarantees a trial by jury in a civil lawsuit of more than $20
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
29.
Forbids excessive fines as punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
30.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
31.
Powers not delegated in the U.S. Constitution go to the -
a)
People
b)
States
c)
Executive Branch
d)
U.S. Government
32.
Just because a right is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution does not mean the people are not entitled to that right
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
33.
Forbids unlawful searches and seizures of persons, homes, and effects without a search warrant
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
34.
A U.S. Senator who is elected President of the United States is not allowed to keep her senate seat after becoming president. Holding both offices would mean too much power in one person’s hands.
a)
Republicanism
b)
Pop. Sov.
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
35.
A congressional bill to build an oil pipeline from Canada to Texas has been vetoed by the president, but both houses are voting on the bill again, in hopes that they can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote.
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
36.
Several states file a lawsuit with the Supreme Court, claiming that a federal healthcare law violates the rights of the states.
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Limited Government
37.
A U.S. citizen runs for a seat in the U.S. Senate and is elected by the people. While in office, she listens to the concerns of the people who elected her and tries to create new legislation to improve their lives.
a)
Pop Sov
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
d)
Individual Rights
38.
A federal judge is arrested for killing someone while driving drunk. He stands trial and is convicted even though he served faithfully for years as a good judge.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
39.
A person accused of a crime is released because the arresting officers did not have a warrant when they found evidence in the person’s home.
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Pop Sov
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
40.
If the President commits a crime, he can be tried in court and punished according to the law
a)
Limited Government
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
41.
“We the People…”
a)
Pop Sov
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited Government
42.
Federal Govt: can declare war
State Govt: can pass state gun laws
Both: can pass taxes to raise money
State Govt: can pass state gun laws
Both: can pass taxes to raise money
a)
Federalism
b)
Pop Sov
c)
Republicanism
d)
Individual Rights
43.
The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicansim
c)
Federalism
d)
Self-government
44.
When the President nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment. Which constitutional principle does this illustrate?
a)
limited government
b)
separation of powers
c)
checks and balances
d)
popular sovereignty
45.
What is the principle of republicanism?
a)
Government should be split into three branches.
b)
The people create the government.
c)
The power of government should be limited.
d)
The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.
46.
Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?
a)
Elected officials and appointed officials.
b)
State government and federal government.
c)
Executive and Legislative branches.
d)
People and government.
47.
Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?
a)
Self-government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited government
48.
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
a)
To protect the idea of federalism.
b)
To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
c)
To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.
49.
Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--
a)
People elect their political representatives.
b)
people are the source of the government's power.
c)
power is divided between national and state government.
50.
The Federal government is also known as?
a)
Limited government
b)
Main Governemnt
c)
National Government
d)
Official government
51.
People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
52.
The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?
a)
separation of power
b)
federalism
53.
When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...
a)
limited government
b)
checks and balances
54.
The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches
a)
Checks & Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Popular Soveriegnty
55.
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
56.
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
57.
The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks & Balances
58.
This idea calls for the people to exercise or delegate their power by electing or voting for their political representation
a)
Republicanism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
59.
This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law
a)
Limited Government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Individual Rights
60.
Which proves we have a limited government?
a)
The Constitution defines the limits of those in power.
b)
The people are in charge.
c)
There is a bill of rights.
d)
The people vote for their leaders.
61.
The Executive Branch has the responsibility to enforce the law.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
62.
Makes the laws
a)
legislative branch
b)
judicial branch
c)
executive branch
63.
Interpret the laws
a)
judicial branch
b)
legislative branch
c)
executive branch
64.
Enforces the laws
a)
executive branch
b)
legislative branch
c)
judicial branch
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