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Constitutions Study Set

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which term describes a two-house legislature?
a)
bicameral
b)
unicameral
c)
congress
d)
executive
2.
The Supreme Court striking down a law as unconstitutional is an example of
a)
checks and balances.
b)
popular sovereignty.
c)
limited government.
d)
federalism.
3.
The principle of popular sovereignty is represented by what phrase in the Preamble to the Constitution?
a)
"form a more perfect union"
b)
"insure domestic Tranquility"
c)
"provide for the common defense"
d)
"We the People"
4.
The Bill of Rights gives...
a)
power to the president
b)
rights to the states
c)
protection to the individual
5.
This branch of government INTERPRETS the law
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive 
c)
Judicial
6.
This branch of government MAKES the law
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive 
c)
Judicial
7.
When a president signs a bill, it
a)
is vetoed
b)
goes back to the Senate
c)
becomes law
d)
goes back to the House
8.

The right of the people to vote on an issue is called____________

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

federalism

9.

What determines how much funding a school gets?

a)

Property Tax and student attendance

b)

Private donations

c)

Income Tax

d)

Sales Tax

10.

Municipal government (city, county, district) provides all EXCEPT:

a)

Parks

b)

Recreation centers

c)

The Military

d)

Schools

11.

Texas citizens should take time to ____________ before voting in elections

a)

memorize the constitution

b)

become informed about current issues

c)

run for office

d)

write your own constitution and laws

12.

What services do Municipal Governments provide?

a)

Military, Border Patrol, FBI

b)

CIA, CDC, and Scientific Research

c)

Local police and fire departments, and parks

d)

Grants for engineering research and development

13.

Texas being able to set its own education standards and create its own traffic regulations is an example of...

a)

Checks and balances

b)

Individual rights

c)

Federalism (shared power)

d)

Separation of powers

14.
The governor heads the ____ branch.
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
d)
federal
15.
Which system was included in the Texas Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing time?
a)
the Amendment process
b)
the federal system 
c)
the Electoral College
d)
System of checks and balances
16.
How many constitutions has Texas had in total?
a)
6
b)
8
c)
10
d)
12
17.
What freedom gives us the right to gather in groups to protest peacefully?
a)
assembly
b)
press
c)
petition
d)
speech
18.

What freedom gives you the right to write or publish anything just as long as it is non-threatening?

a)

petition

b)

religion

c)

speech

d)

press

19.

Showing up for jury duty allows the government to uphold which amendment for people on trial?

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

3rd

d)

4th

20.
Forbids excessive fines as punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
21.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
22.
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
23.
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
a)
6th
b)
7th
c)
9th
d)
10th
24.
This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination, right to remain silent and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice.
a)
3rd
b)
6th
c)
10th
d)
5th
25.

This amendment prohibits the government from listening to your phone calls or looking through your cell phone.

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

7th

26.

A reporter is arrested for writing mean things about the president. What right has been violated?

a)

freedom of religion

b)

freedom of press

c)

freedom of assembly

d)

8th Amendment

27.

Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination(do not have to testify against yourself)

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

28.
The legislative branch is made up of ___.
a)
federal courts
b)
Congress
c)
magistrates
d)
departments and agencies
29.
Who regulates interstate and foreign trade?
a)
Executive 
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative 
30.
Who declares war?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
31.
Who has the power to make sure the other branches are following the U.S. Constitution (A.K.A. judicial review)?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative 
32.
Who raises revenue through taxes and other levies? 
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
33.
The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicansim
c)
Federalism
d)
Self-government
34.
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. 
35.
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.
36.
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
37.

Pay taxes

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

38.

Obey laws

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

39.

Serve as a witness in court if summoned

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

40.

Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties face what

a)

Voluntary consequences

b)

Legal consequences

c)

No consequences

d)

The man in the mirror

41.

Keep informed with current issues

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

42.

Serve on a jury if summoned

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

43.
All of the following are duties except...
a)
Obey the law
b)
Pay taxes
c)
Attend college
d)
Serve in court
44.
Things that we must do are called ___________.
a)
Right
b)
Responsibilities 
c)
Duties 
d)
Concerns 
45.
Things that should do are called
a)
Rights 
b)
Responsibilities 
c)
Duties 
d)
Concerns 
46.
Public schools will only exist if...
a)
Citizens pay their taxes
b)
Citizens are willing to serve on juries
c)
Your family is on the school board
d)
Your family votes in local elections 
47.
The people in this political cartoon are MOST likely doing what? 
a)
fulfilling a civic right
b)
fulfilling a civic duty
c)
filing their stomachs
d)
fulfilling a civic responsibility
48.
Chloe wrote a letter of complaint to her congressman about the new tax law. This is an example of what civic responsibility? 
a)
Communicate with government officials
b)
Respect others' rights to an equal voice
c)
Serve in voluntary positions
d)
Register and vote

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