wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

02 Constitutional Beginnings [PHS]

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The states had too much power was a problem with the

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Magna Carta

2.

Due Process of Law can be found in the

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Magna Carta

3.

The Virginia Plan calls for a

a)

bicameral congress with representation based on population

b)

bicameral congress with representation based on equality

c)

unicameral congress with representation based on population

d)

unicameral congress with representation based on equality

4.

The New Jersey Plan calls for a

a)

bicameral congress with representation based on population

b)

bicameral congress with representation based on equality

c)

unicameral congress with representation based on population

d)

unicameral congress with representation based on equality

5.

All of the following are examples of checks and balances EXCEPT:

a)

Executive can veto a bill from Congress

b)

Members of Supreme Court are appointed for life.

c)

Executive branch appoints Supreme Court Judges.

d)

Senate confirms federal judges

6.

Because they insisted on a list of guaranteed rights, we have ____________ to thank for the Bill of Rights.

a)

Anti-federalists

b)

Whigs

c)

Federalists

d)

Loyalists

7.

Judicial Review was established in:

a)

McCulloch v. Maryland

b)

Schenck v. United States

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Gideon v. Wainwright

8.

Powers that are enumerated/delegated to the national government are also known as:

a)

reserved powers

b)

expressed powers

c)

abbreviated powers

d)

anticipated powers

9.

When the national govt gives $ to states these are known as

a)

grants-in-progress

b)

grants-in-disclosed

c)

grants-in-aid

d)

grants-in-line

10.

A veto is when president rejects an act of

a)

the Supreme Court

b)

the states

c)

Congress

d)

English Parliament

11.

Full Faith and Credit Clause means

a)

the Supreme Court gives states credit for passing certain laws

b)

the Supreme Court decides what a law means

c)

what the Supreme Court decides in one state must be honored in all states.

d)

not all Supreme Court cases must have a rendering within the law

12.

The Preamble of the Constitution outlines:

a)

the Bill of Rights

b)

the three branches of govt

c)

the powers of our govt

d)

the six goals of the our govt

13.

The founders made ______________________ difficult so changes could not be made on a whim.

a)

arbitration in the courts

b)

amending the Constitution

c)

passing laws

d)

writing the Constitution

14.

A govt where power is divided between a central and regional govts is known as

a)

autocracy

b)

federalism

c)

democracy

d)

socialism

15.

War declaration is a power only given to

a)

Congress

b)

the President

c)

the states

d)

the Supreme Court

16.

Two-thirds of both the Senate and House of Reps is needed to:

a)

override a presidential veto.

b)

amend the Constitution.

c)

pass a bill in each chamber of congress

d)

impeach the president

17.

The Senate has the sole power to:

a)

override a presidential veto

b)

declare war

c)

pass a law

d)

ratify a treaty

18.

To PROPOSE an amendment to the Constitution requires

a)

3/4 of the states

b)

2/3 of Congress

c)

2/3 of the states

d)

3/4 of Congress

19.

To RATIFY an amendment to the Constitution requires

a)

3/4 of the states

b)

2/3 of Congress

c)

2/3 of the states

d)

3/4 of Congress

20.

Popular sovereignty, separation of powers, judicial review, insure domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare are all goals in the preamble of the:

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Federalist Papers

c)

Constitution

d)

Articles of Confederation

21.

This act must be proposed by Congress and ratified by the states.

a)

passing a law

b)

ratifying a act of congress

c)

amending the Constitution

d)

impeaching a federal official

22.

In Article 1, Section 2, Clause 3 you will find the rate one slave counted in the population also known as the _________ compromise:

a)

three-quarters

b)

three-fifths

c)

three-thirds

d)

three-sevenths

23.

Frustrated farmers who had a lot of debt attacked courts in W. Massachusetts was known as ____________ Rebellion.

a)

Shank's

b)

Shaw's

c)

Sham's

d)

Shay's

24.

The Declaration of Independence had ______ grievances against English King George III.

a)

25

b)

26

c)

27

d)

28

25.

The U.S. has a bicameral congress means:

a)

2 houses in the Legislative branch

b)

2 major political parties

c)

2 methods of tax collection

d)

2 steps in ratifying the constitution

26.

All of the following except is an informal method used to change the Constitution:

a)

Basic legislation

b)

Court decision

c)

Executive privilege

d)

Party practices

27.

In government, to "put something into effect" means to ______ it.

a)

ratify

b)

justify

c)

quantify

d)

verify

28.

Anti-federalists would not agree to the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Federalists were pushing for the ratification of the Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

When a criminal is transferred between law enforcement of one jurisdiction to another.

a)

supremacy clause

b)

enabling act

c)

interstate compact

d)

extradition

31.

Established the Constitution as the "supreme law of the land."

a)

supremacy clause

b)

enabling act

c)

interstate compact

d)

extradition

32.

In 1910, Arizona Territory was instructed to write and vote on a state constitution under the:

a)

supremacy clause

b)

enabling act

c)

interstate compact

d)

extradition

33.

A contract between two or more states:

a)

supremacy clause

b)

enabling act

c)

interstate compact

d)

extradition

34.

Laws that are "in the books" are known as:

a)

statutory

b)

initiative

c)

proposition

d)

referendum

35.

Requires a certain number of signatures to be placed on the ballot.

a)

statutory

b)

initiative

c)

proposition

d)

referendum

36.

Arizona's registered voters may circulate a petition to refer to the voters a measure or part of a measure passed by the legislature.

a)

statutory

b)

initiative

c)

proposition

d)

referendum

37.

When the public proposes the change in a law or amendment.

a)

statutory

b)

initiative

c)

proposition

d)

referendum

38.

Powers shared by multiple levels of govt are:

a)

expressed

b)

delegated

c)

concurrent

d)

reserved

39.

The 10th Amendment gives the federal govt __________ powers.

a)

expressed

b)

delegated

c)

concurrent

d)

reserved

40.

The 10th Amendment gives the state govts __________ powers.

a)

expressed

b)

delegated

c)

concurrent

d)

reserved

41.

Powers stated in the Constitution are known as __________ powers.

a)

expressed

b)

Implied

c)

inherent

d)

reserved

42.

Powers not specifically stated in the Constitution but are "reasonably suggested" are known as __________ powers.

a)

expressed

b)

Implied

c)

inherent

d)

reserved

43.

Powers not specifically stated in the Constitution but are there because the U.S. is a sovereign nation are known as __________ powers.

a)

expressed

b)

Implied

c)

inherent

d)

reserved

44.

Veto power is a check the ________________ branch has on the ______________ branch.

a)

legislative; executive

b)

executive; legislative

c)

judicial; legilative

d)

executive; judicial

45.

Appointment power is a check the ________________ branch has on the ______________ branch.

a)

legislative; executive

b)

executive; legislative

c)

judicial; legilative

d)

executive; judicial

46.

Judicial review is a check the ________________ branch has on the ______________ branch.

a)

legislative; executive

b)

executive; legislative

c)

judicial; legilative

d)

executive; judicial

47.

Judicial approval is a check the ________________ branch has on the ______________ branch.

a)

legislative; judicial

b)

executive; legislative

c)

judicial; legilative

d)

executive; judicial

48.

Judicial review is a check the ________________ branch has on the ______________ branch.

a)

legislative; judicial

b)

executive; legislative

c)

judicial; executive

d)

executive; judicial

49.

Using both the Virginia and New Jersey plan in the creation of the Legislative branch of govt is known as the ______________ Compromise:

a)

Extraordinary

b)

Original

c)

Great

d)

Fantastic

50.

Cooperative Federalism is also known as _____________ Federalism.

a)

marble cake

b)

layer cake

c)

wedding cake

d)

upside down cake

51.

Federalism where there is a "clear delineation of authority" is also known as _____________ Federalism.

a)

marble cake

b)

layer cake

c)

wedding cake

d)

upside down cake

52.

Federalism where there is a "mixing of authority and programs" is also known as _____________ Federalism.

a)

marble cake

b)

layer cake

c)

wedding cake

d)

upside down cake

53.

A member of the Constitutional Convention who helped draft the Constitution is known as a:

a)

founder

b)

framer

c)

farmer

d)

father

54.

The Great Compromise was also known as the __________________ Compromise.

a)

Maryland

b)

Carolina

c)

Massechusettes

d)

Connecticut

55.

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are also known as the Bill of _________.

a)

Liberties

b)

Rights

c)

Freedoms

d)

Laws

56.

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was there was/were ______ branch(es) of govt.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four