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WorksheetsU2C8L1 Our American Government
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Article 4 of the Constitution establishes_____________.
the relationship between each state and the United States federal government
the process to alter the Constitution consists of proposing an amendment or amendments, and subsequent ratification.
the laws and treaties of the United States made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land, forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position
how many state ratifications are needed in order for the proposed Constitution to take place in the United States and how a state could go about ratifying the Constitution.
Which of the following is NOT a function of government?
Delivering mail
Keeping citizens safe
Determining relations with other countries
Choosing your career path
Which level of government enforces laws?
federal
federal and state
federal and local
federal, state, and local
The first known democracy in ancient Greece is an example of __________.
direct democracy
representative democracy
the tyranny of democracy
The Preamble of the Constitution __________.
describes how the government is organized into three separate branches
explains the general purpose of the government
lists changes to the Constitution
allows Congress to make laws that are not specified in the Constitution
The "necessary and proper" clause allows Congress to make laws __________.
not specifically mentioned in the Constitution
only when new laws are necessary as agreed upon by a majority of citizens
that strictly follow the rules outlined in the Constitution
Once a national amendment has been proposed, __________ of the states must ratify it.
one-third
two-thirds
three-fourths
three-fifths
The __________ is the section of the Constitution that lists changes or additions.
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
Bill of Rights
The Articles of the Constitution describe __________.
the basic rights of all citizens
the purpose of the government
the purpose of the government
how the government will be organized and function
A Constitution is a document that describes the nature, functions, and limits of a __________.
nation
government or other institutions
culture
political party
___________ democracy is a governmental system in which all the citizens meet to debate government matters and vote.
Representative
Consensus
Direct
Majority rule
The people and system for exercising authority over a community is called a __________.
Constitution
Preamble
government
dictatorship
The opening section of the U.S. Constitution, which describes the general purpose of the government, is called the __________.
Preamble
Precursor
Prequel
Amendments
In a __________, citizens choose a smaller group to represent them, make laws, and govern on their behalf.
ancient-Greek type of democracy
plutocracy
representative democracy
consensus democracy
Article 1 of the Constitution establishes ________.
establishes the powers and limits of the judicial branch of our government
establishes the powers and limits of the executive branch of our government
establishes the powers and limits of the legislative branch of our government
Article 2 of the Constitution establishes ________.
establishes the powers and limits of the judicial branch of our government
establishes the powers and limits of the executive branch of our government
establishes the powers and limits of the legislative branch of our government
Article 3 of the Constitution establishes ________.
the powers and limits of the judicial branch of our government
the powers and limits of the executive branch of our government
the powers and limits of the legislative branch of our government
Article 5 of the Constitution establishes_____________.
the relationship between each state and the United States federal government
the process to alter the Constitution consists of proposing an amendment or amendments, and subsequent ratification.
the laws and treaties of the United States made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land, forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position
how many state ratifications are needed in order for the proposed Constitution to take place in the United States and how a state could go about ratifying the Constitution.
Article 6 of the Constitution establishes_____________.
the relationship between each state and the United States federal government
the process to alter the Constitution consists of proposing an amendment or amendments, and subsequent ratification.
the laws and treaties of the United States made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land, forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position
how many state ratifications are needed in order for the proposed Constitution to take place in the United States and how a state could go about ratifying the Constitution.
Article 6 of the Constitution establishes_____________.
the relationship between each state and the United States federal government
the process to alter the Constitution consists of proposing an amendment or amendments, and subsequent ratification.
the laws and treaties of the United States made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land, forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position
how many state ratifications are needed in order for the proposed Constitution to take place in the United States and how a state could go about ratifying the Constitution.
