WorksheetsThe Constitution
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of these problems in the United States was highlighted by the events of Shay's Rebellion?
the poor treatment of American Native Americans
the weakness of the national government
the higher taxes
the need for better transportation
Which of the following had to share the power to govern under the federal system?
state and local governments
England and United States
state and national governments
the states and citizens of the nation
Which question did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention try to resolve?
How strong should political parties be?
How should representation in Congress be divided among the states?
What courts should be created besides the Supreme Court?
How should new immigrants be counted in each state?
What role did Gouverneur Morris have at the Constitutional Convention?
He wrote the Great Compromise
He wrote the Bill of Rights.
He wrote the Preamble to the Constitution.
He wrote the three fifths Compromise.
What branch is responsible for enforcing laws?
the executive branch
the legislative branch
the judicial branch
Anti-Federalists wanted to limit the power of the federal government before they would ratify the Constitution. What does the word ratify mean in the sentence above?
to approve
to change
to judge
to reject
Why did many delegates insist on adding ten amendments to the Constitution soon after it was ratified?
to establish guidelines for political parties
to protect the basic rights of people
to outline the powers of each branch of government
to limit the powers of state governments
Which amendment protects the right to free speech?
first
second
third
fourth
Why did the writers of the Constitution add checks and balances to the federal government?
to allow leaders to make bolder decisions
to prevent any one branch from controlling the government
to ensure that all power belonged to the people
to set guidelines for making amendments to the Constitution
What does the first Amendment say about religion?
The government must promote religion
Churches can receive money from the government
People must follow a religion
The government cannot financially support any religion
Which of the following is a type of government that allows the people to choose representatives to run the government?
the republic
a congress
an ordinance
a compromise
According to the United States Constitution, which of these powers do state governments have?
to print and coin money
to set up public schools
to declare war and make peace
to make immigration laws
What branch of government makes the laws?
the executive branch
the judicial branch
the legislative branch
what branch of government interprets the laws?
the executive branch
the judicial branch
the legislative branch
