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US Geography and Constitutional Foundations Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Location #1 (land area)

a)

Canada

b)

Mexico

c)

Alaska

d)

Europe

2.

Location #2 (bodies of water)

a)

The Great Lakes

b)

The Great Salt Lake

c)

The Finger Lakes

d)

The Everglades

3.

Location #3 (state)

a)

California

b)

Florida

c)

New York

d)

Alaska

4.

Location #4 (body of water)

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Mississippi River

5.

Location #5 (state)

a)

New York

b)

Florida

c)

California

d)

Texas

6.

Location #6 (mountain range)

a)

Rocky Mountains

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Cascade Mountains

d)

Himalayan Mountains

7.

Location #7 (geographic region)

a)

Great Plains

b)

Atlantic Coastal Plain

c)

Gulf Coast

d)

Rocky Mountains

8.

Location #8 (mountain range)

a)

Rocky Mountains

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Cascade Mountains

d)

Himalayan Mountains

9.

Location #9 (body of water)

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Mississippi River

10.

Location #10 (body of water)

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Mississippi River

11.

Location #11 (state)

a)

Alaska

b)

Hawaii

c)

Texas

d)

Florida

12.

Location #12 (land area)

a)

Canada

b)

Mexico

c)

Alaska

d)

Europe

13.

Location #13 (state)

a)

Texas

b)

California

c)

Florida

d)

New Mexico

14.

Location #14 (body of water)

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Mississippi River

15.

Location #15 (state)

a)

California

b)

Texas

c)

Florida

d)

New York

16.

What is the name for a legislature that has been split into two governing bodies?

a)

Unicameral

b)

Bicameral

c)

Unicongressional

d)

Bicongressional

17.

-Passing by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress

-Ratified by the legislatures of conventions in three- fourths of the states

-__________________________________________?

a)

Overturns a supreme court ruling

b)

Becomes a revision to federal income

c)

Takes effect as an international treaty

d)

Becomes an amendment to the US Constitution

18.

Which of the provisions below allows the US Constitution to change over time?

a)

Amendment Process

b)

Federal Systeming

c)

Electoral College

d)

Separation of Powers

19.

Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.

a)

The President

b)

Congress

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

"The People"

20.

The US Constitution contains a preamble and 7 parts that are called ______________.

a)

branches

b)

legislatures

c)

articles

d)

colonies

21.

Select all of the branches of the Federal Government.

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Federal Branch

d)

Executive Branch

22.

A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.

a)

checks and balances

b)

power and authority

c)

politics and philosophy

d)

life and liberty

23.

The Federal Government and State Governments share power between each other. However, the ____________ government(s) has/have more authority and power.

a)

State Governments

b)

Federal Government

c)

Local Governments

d)

Foreign Governments

24.

This branch of the Federal Government contains the office of the President and Vices President. The duty of this branch is to represent and enforce the nation's laws.

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Legislative Branch

25.

Select all of the true statements about the Legislative Branch of the Federal government.

a)

Responsible for making the nation's laws

b)

Lawmaking body is called Congress

c)

Contains a House of Representatives

d)

Contains the Supreme Court Justices

e)

Contains a Senate

26.

Article III of the US Constitution briefly describes the structure and function of this branch of government, which interprets the nation's laws using judges and courts.

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Presidential Branch

27.

How long is one (1) term for the President?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

3 years

28.

The two (2) parts of Congress are:

a)

Senate

b)

Wesclin Middle School

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Library

29.

How many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

0

b)

34

c)

27

30.

In order to be the President, a person must be a __________________________________ of the United States.

a)

visitor

b)

natural born citizen

c)

college graduate

31.

What is a proposed law called?

a)

late for supper

b)

a bill

c)

a cabinet

32.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

a)

the President

b)

the Chief Justice

c)

the Majority Leader

d)

the Speaker of the House

33.

What does the judicial branch do?

a)

amends the Constitution and overturns laws

b)

decides if a law goes against the Constitution

c)

stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices

d)

provides legal advice to the President and his staff

34.

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

a)

the military

b)

the Bill of Rights

c)

checks and balances

d)

the Federal Reserve

35.

What is an amendment?

a)

a change to the Constitution

b)

a preamble to the Constitution

c)

an explanation of the Bill of Rights

d)

an introduction to the Bill of Rights

36.

Who vetoes bills?

a)

the President

b)

the Majority Leader

c)

the President Pro Tempore

d)

the Speaker of the House of Representatives

37.

Who makes federal laws?

a)

the Congress

b)

the Supreme Court

c)

the Attorney General

d)

the Justice Department

38.

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

a)

the Vice President

b)

the Secretary of State

c)

the President Pro Tempore

d)

the Speaker of the House of Representatives

39.

Who signs bills to become laws?

a)

the President

b)

the Vice President

c)

the Secretary of State

d)

the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

40.

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

a)

to make treaties

b)

to issue driver's licenses

c)

to provide public education

d)

to establish police departments

41.

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

a)

print money

b)

create an army

c)

issue passports

d)

provide public education

42.

How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?

a)

by state location

b)

by state population

c)

by state geographical size

d)

by state political affiliation

43.
What is the job of the legislative branch of the government?
a)
To understand the laws
b)
To make laws
c)
To obey the laws
d)
To carry out laws
44.
What is the job of the executive branch of the government?
a)
To understand the laws
b)
To make laws
c)
To carry out laws
d)
To obey the laws
45.
What is Federalism?
a)
Form of government where power is held by the national 
b)
Form of government where power is held by the state
c)
Form of government where power is divided between the national and state.
d)
Form of government where power is held by the President
46.

In the Preamble, the words promote the general welfare mean...

a)

provide money for every citizen

b)

encourage health, happiness, and well being of the citizens

c)

power is given to each state

d)

that the generals of George Washington's army would be promoted to a higher rank

47.

In the Preamble, the words secure the blessings of liberty mean...

a)

make sure freedom continues for generations

b)

lock up the Constitution to protect it from thieves

c)

make sure everyone is happy

d)

promise that everything will be peaceful

48.

In the Preamble, the words domestic tranquility mean...

a)

a calm and peaceful homeland

b)

foreign peace

c)

you have the right to defend yourself

d)

fair for everyone

49.

In the Preamble, the words common defense mean ...

a)

building a fence around the country

b)

calm and peaceful land

c)

protection for all the citizens

d)

each state must provide its own protection

50.
In the Preamble, the words establish Justice mean...
a)
begin fairness for all
b)
make everyone a judge in the court
c)
peace
d)
every state can make its own rules
51.
What is "checks and balances?"
a)
Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
b)
The people elect their leaders. 
c)
The people are in charge. 
d)
The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 
52.
What is federalism?
a)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
b)
The people have individual rights. 
c)
There are three branches of government. 
d)
The state and national government share power. 
53.
What is popular sovereignty?
a)
"The people rule." 
b)
There are three branches of government. 
c)
There are two houses in the legislature. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
54.

Which amendment gives you the freedoms of Religion, Assembly, Speech, Petition, and Press?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Third Amendment

d)

Fourth Amendment

55.
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
56.
Which amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant? 
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
57.

Which amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Third Amendment

d)

Fourth Amendment

58.

Which amendment gives people in civil cases the right to a trial by jury for over $20?

a)

Fifth Amendment

b)

Sixth Amendment

c)

Seventh Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

59.

Which amendment gives you due process? This means everyone must follow the law. You cannot be brought to trial twice for the same crime. You do not need to tell on yourself.

a)

Fifth Amendment

b)

Sixth Amendment

c)

Seventh Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

60.

Which amendment guarantees women the right to vote?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

12th Amendment

61.

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

62.
Any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states.  Which amendment is this?
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
8th
d)
9th
63.
No excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. 
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
64.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
a)
In order to
b)
We the people
c)
Once upon a
d)
The United States
65.
Powers left for the states are called ______ powers. (10th amendment)
a)
Denied 
b)
Expressed
c)
Reserved 
d)
Implied 
66.
How do bills become law?
a)
House and Senate pass unanimously.
b)
House and Senate pass by majority; Pres can okay or veto.
c)
President passes law; Congress can review.
d)
Courts recommend laws.
67.
Who has the power to declare war?
a)
President
b)
Secretary of Defense
c)
Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
d)
Congress
68.
What is the "elastic clause"?
a)
the power of Congress to do what is necessary and proper
b)
the power of the President to stretch his support
c)
the power of the State Department to regulate sewing goods
d)
the power of the states to do as much as they want
69.
A system of checks and balances was built into the Constitution to prevent...
a)
states from passing laws that duplicate federal laws
b)
individual states from deciding to leave the Union.
c)
any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
d)
the federal government from spending more money than it collects in taxes.
70.

Which level of government can declare war and regulate trade

a)

National

b)

State

c)

Local

d)

Branches

71.

Which level of government sets up schools and conducts election

a)

National

b)

State

c)

Local

d)

Branches

72.

This term describes powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments

a)

Implied Powers

b)

Expressed Powers

c)

Denied Powers

d)

Concurrent Powers

73.
Which branch can veto or cancel a law being made?
a)
Congress
b)
Executive
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Lawyers
74.

What freedom is not guaranteed by the 1st Amendment?

a)

a.) Speech

b)

b. ) Privacy

c)

c.) Religion

d)

d.) Assembly

75.

In the law making process, if the President vetoes a bill, what can Congress do with it?

a)

a.) They can override the veto with a 3/4 vote

b)

b.) They can pass the bill with a 1/2 vote

c)

c.) They can override the veto with a 2/3 vote

d)

d.) They can pass the bill with support from the states

76.

What amendment guarantees the right to “bear arms?”

a)

a.) 1st

b)

b.) 2nd

c)

c.) 3rd

d)

d.) 6th

77.

What amendment guarantees you the right to refuse to quarter troops in your home?

a)

a.) 2nd

b)

b.) 5th

c)

c.) 7th

d)

d.) 3rd

78.

What does it mean to impeach?

a)

a.) Remove a public official from office

b)

b.) Replace a public official who has been removed

c)

c.) Put a public official who has committed a crime in jail.

d)

d.) Accuse a public official of committing a crime

79.

Forcing every American to be a Christian would be a violation of what amendment?

a)

a. 1st

b)

b. 2nd

c)

c. 10th

d)

d. 8th

80.
Government is by the consent of the governed.
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Republicanism

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