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WorksheetsGovernment Test
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
Define Individual Rights
we have inherent rights as human beings that are not given to us by anyone or anything.
Power to vote
division of power between the federal government and the state governments
no single branch of government can overpower the other two
Define Limited Government
government gets its power FROM THE PEOPLE
the government only has powers that the Constitution says it has
separating the powers of the government into three branches
no single branch of government can overpower the other two
Define Checks and Balances
he government only has powers that the Constitution says it has
separating the powers of the government into three branches
division of power between the federal government and the state governments
no single branch of government can overpower the other two
Define Federalism
idea that we have inherent rights as human beings that are not given to us by anyone or anything.
government gets its power FROM THE PEOPLE
the government only has powers that the Constitution says it has
division of power between the federal government and the state governments
Define Popular Sovereignty
we have inherent rights as human beings that are not given to us by anyone or anything
the government only has powers that the Constitution says it has
Power to vote
government gets its power FROM THE PEOPLE
Define Separation of Powers
separating the powers of the government into three branches
idea that we have inherent rights as human beings that are not given to us by anyone or anything
People can vote
government gets its power FROM THE PEOPLE
What is republicanism?
we have inherent rights as human beings that are not given to us by anyone or anything
Have the right to vote
division of power between the federal government and the state governments
no single branch of government can overpower the other two
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
Combination of both plans. HR - population. S- 2 senators
Agreement between southern and northern states for population count of slaves to be counted 3/5
Large states approved and only allowed for one senate
Small states approved and based off population
What was the New Jersey Plan?
Small states approved and based off population
Large states approved and based off population
Small states approved and only allowed for one senate
Large states approved and only allowed for one senate
What was the Great Compromise?
Small states approved and based off population
Combination of both plans. HR - population. S- 2 senators. Government we have today
Large states approved and only allowed for one senate
Combination of both plans. HR - 2. S- population. Government we have today
What was the Virginia Plan?
Large states approved and based off population
Large states approved and only allowed for one senate
Small states approved and based off population
Small states approved and only allowed for one senate
What are the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
There was no executive branch of government, therefore, no laws could be enforced.
There was no national court system.Any changes to the AoC needed 13/13 states to approve.
Laws needed 9/13 states to approve.
1 vote per state.
All of the above!
Northwest Ordinance is...
Established a government for the Northwest Territory
Selling land would provide income for the government
Land Ordinance of 1785
Selling land would provide income for the government
Established a government for the Northwest Territory
Define Federalist
In favor of ratification
Wanted the Bill of Rights
Define Anti-Federalist
In favor of ratification
Wanted the Bill of Rights
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
House of Representatives and Senate
Presidents, Vice President, and Cabinet
Supreme Court and Court Systems
Miss Block
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Miss Block
Presidents, Vice President, and Cabinet
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and Court Systems
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court and Court Systems
House of Representatives and Senate
Miss Block
Presidents, Vice President, and Cabinet
Main function of this branch is to judge is the law is unconstitutional
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Main function of this branch is to execute the laws
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Main function of this branch is to make the laws
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Checks and Balance- E to J
Veto, or cancel, laws
Declare a law unconstitutional
Declare laws unconstitutional. Chief Justice sits as president of the Senate during Presidential impeachment, rather than the VP
Appoint judges. Pardon power
Checks and Balance- L to E
Override a presidential veto with enough votes. Approve Presidential nominations. Impeach the President and remove them from office. Power to declare war
Approves judge appointments. Impeach judges. Propose constitutional changes. Alter the size of the Supreme Court.
Appoint judges. Pardon power
Veto, or cancel, laws
Checks and Balance- J to L
Impeach judge
Veto, or cancel, laws. The Vice President is the President of the Senate. The President is Commander in Chief of the military
Override a presidential veto with enough votes. Approve Presidential nominations. Impeach the President and remove them from office. Power to declare war
Declare a law unconstitutional
Checks and Balance- E to L
Veto, or cancel, laws
Impeach judges
Appoint judges. Pardon power
Declare a law unconstitutional
Checks and Balance- L to J
Appoint judges. Pardon power
Veto, or cancel, laws. The Vice President is the President of the Senate. The President is Commander in Chief of the military
Declare laws unconstitutional. Chief Justice sits as president of the Senate during Presidential impeachment, rather than the VP
Approves judge appointments. Impeach judges. Propose constitutional changes. Alter the size of the Supreme Court
Checks and Balance- J to E
Override a presidential veto with enough votes. Approve Presidential nominations. Impeach the President and remove them from office. Power to declare war
Impeach judges
Declare laws unconstitutional. Chief Justice sits as president of the Senate during Presidential impeachment, rather than the VP
Appoint judges. Pardon power
What does the 7th amendment protect?
Right to bear arms
10th
6th
2nd
1st
Protects Americans from unlawful searches of home or property
2nd
10th
8th
4th
What does the first amendment protect?
All powers not given to the national government or denied to the states are reserved for the states or for the people
1st
5th
7th
10th
Forbids judges from ordering excessive bails or fines or “cruel and unusual punishments”
4th
8th
10th
7th
People cannot be forced to incriminate, or give evidence against, themselves
5th
1st
3rd
2nd
What does the third amendment protect?
Citizen’s individual rights are not limited to those list in the Constitution
3rd
7th
10th
9th
Right to a speedy and fair trial. People have the right to know why they are being charged
7th
9th
6th
3rd
6 Responsibilities of being a Good Citizen
Responsibility to vote. The obligation to obey laws and rules. Defend the nation. Eating donuts. Participating in the community. Drinking coffee
You do not have responsibilities
Responsibility to vote. The obligation to obey laws and rules. Defend the nation. Duty to serve on juries. Participating in the community. Responsibility to stay informed on public issues.
Eating, sleeping, tik tok, movies, video games, reading
