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WorksheetsUnit 1 Exam: The Constitution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did the founding fathers decide to replace the Articles of Confederation?
Because the President was too powerful
There was no legislative branch
The central government was too weak
Mr. Mischke told them to
What did large states like about the Virginia Plan?
Representation in Congress was based off the population
Each state got 1 representative in Congress
It didn't collect income taxes
What did small states like about the New Jersey Plan?
Representation in congress was based off the population size
Each state got 1 member of congress
There was no legislative branch
What is popular sovereignty?
The power of the government lies with the President
The checks and balances provide a balance of power
The power of the government lies with the people
Mrs. Collins is the supreme leader of the United States
What part of the Constitution reflects popular sovereignty?
We the people
In order to form a more perfect union
Article 1
Article 2
What did the Federalists add to the Constitution to get it ratified/passed?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Indepenence
A new tax code
A poem
How does the 4th amendment protect the rights of the accused?
You can request a lawyer before questioning
Police need probable cause or a warrant
You can't be tortured for your crime
How does the 5th amendment protect the rights of the accused?
You have the right to remain silent (to not incriminate yourself)
You can request legal counsel before questioning
You cannot be forced to pay excessive fines
How does the 6th amendment protect the rights of the accused?
You have the right to remain silent
You have the right to request legal counsel before questioning
You can't be tortured for your crimes
How does the 8th amendment protect the rights of the accused?
You have the right to remain silent
You have the right to request legal console
You can't be tortured for your crimes
What freedom is protected under the 2nd amendment?
The freedom of speech
The right to bear arms/own firearms
The right to petition the government
The right to refuse to pay taxes
Who does the 10th amendment give power to?
Mrs. Collins
Cities
States
The President
What are the 3 branches of the US government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Local, State, Federal
North, South, Central
What does the 14th amendment do?
grant equal protect under the law
grants the right to bear arms
requires an unbiased jury
gives states the power not listed for the federal government
The first amendment lists 5 freedoms: The freedom of speech, the freedom of religion, and. . . (be sure to choose 3 boxes)
Freedom of Taxes
Right to petition the government
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Education
Freedom of Press
What did the Great Compromise do?
Created 2 houses of Congress: the Senate & House of Representatives
Created 3 branches of government
Named Ruth Bader Ginsberg as a Supreme Court Judge
Made Mrs. Collins the supreme leader of the United States
Why does the 14th amendment have "protected classes"?
To protect minorities, because they have less voting power
To protect the wealthy, because they pay more taxes
To protect essential workers, in case of a pandemic
Congress is the institution of the legislative branch. What duties does congress have?
Pass laws and vote on government policies
Commander in Chief of the armed forces
Judge the actions/laws of the US government
The President is the institution of the Executive Branch. What duties does the President have?
Pass laws and vote on government policies
Commander in Chief of the armed foces
Judge laws and actions of the US government
The Supreme Court is the institution of the Judicial Branch. What duties does the Supreme Court have?
Pass laws and vote on government policies
Commander in Chief of the armed forces
Judge laws and actions of the US government
