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WorksheetsU.S. and Canada Civics Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Regarding the U.S. Constitution Preamble, which phrase is a simpler version of; "Provide for the common defense."
Serves the common good.
Develop a plan for fairness and equality.
Provide defense against outside threats.
Approve the U.S. Constitution.
Regarding the U.S. Constitution Preamble, which phrase is a simpler version of; "Insure domestic tranquility."
Provide defense against outside threats.
Protect our freedoms.
Ensure peace in U.S. borders.
To create a new, unified, and better country.
Regarding the U.S. Constitution Preamble, which phrase is a simpler version of; "Establish justice."
Develop a plan for fairness and equality.
Provide defense against outside threats.
To create a new, unified, and better country.
Approve the U.S. Constitution.
Regarding the U.S. Constitution Preamble, which phrase is a simpler version of; "To ourselves and our posterity."
The citizens of the United States.
To us and those after us.
Develop a plan for fairness and equality.
Serves the common good.
Regarding the U.S. Constitution Preamble, which phrase is a simpler version of; "In order to form a more perfect union."
Provide defense against outside threats.
Serves the common good.
Protect our freedoms.
To create a new, unified, and better country.
Regarding the U.S. Constitution Preamble, which phrase is a simpler version of; "We the People of the United States."
To us and those after us.
The citizens of the United States.
To create a new, unified, and better country.
Approve the U.S. Constitution.
Regarding the U.S. Constitution Preamble, which phrase is a simpler version of; "Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Approve the U.S. Constitution
The citizens of the United States
To create a new, unified, and better country.
To us and those after us.
Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Freedom to Bear Firearms
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Speech
The 4th Amendment protects against...
Cruel and unusual punishment.
Being tried for a crime without a jury.
Unlawful search and seizure of personal property and information.
Being forced to practice a particular religion.
The 5th Amendment provides the right to...
remain silent when accused of a crime until a proper trial.
free speech.
a speedy and public trial.
refuse to allow soldiers to stay at ones' home.
The 7th Amendment provides you the right to...
Freedom of speech.
bear firearms.
a trail by jury.
Freedom of Religion.
The 8th Amendment protects American citizens from...
cruel and unusual punishment.
being prosecuted for speaking your opinion.
being forced to confess to a crime without a proper trial.
unlawful search and seizure.
True or False, the 9th Amendment establishes that rights not listed in the Constitution are not and will not be the rights of the people.
True
False
True of False, the 10th Amendment establishes that rights not listed in the Constitution are the responsibility of the States.
True
False
You are prosecuted and convicted of a crime for publicly supporting your religion. This is a violation of which amendment?
4th Amendment
1st Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
You are a suspect of car theft. Although you are innocent, you are held in jail for years without a trial. This is a violation of which amendment?
5th Amendment
4th Amendment
7th Amendment
6th Amendment
Federal troops are in your town for a local crisis. They attempt to stay at your hotel but you refuse to service them. The local and federal judges ensure you have the right to make this decision. This complies with which amendment?
2nd Amendment
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
3rd Amendment
The main responsibility of this branch is to discuss and write laws.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
The main responsibility of this branch is to enforce/carry out the laws.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This branch can veto or stop a law that was made by Congress.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This branch can decide that Congress has made a law that is against the Constitution.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This branch can stop the appointment of a Supreme Court justice nominee.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This branch can remove the President from office.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This branch discusses and creates laws.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This branch chooses people for Vice President, the Executive Cabinet, and for federal judicial positions.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This branch can decide if the United States will declare war.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
True or False, the Canadian Charter requires that provincial governments provide education to citizens in the minority official language of the province where numbers warrant.
True
False
True or False, under the Canadian Charter, English and French do not have equal status in the dealings of the Canadian Parliament and government.
True
False
True or False, under the Canadian Charter, "everyone has the right not to be discriminated against by the government based on personal characteristics like race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation.”
True
False
True or False, under the Canadian Charter, Canadians do not have the right to leave Canada.
True
False
True or False, the Canadian Charter protects the freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief, opinion, expression, peaceful assembly, and association.
True
False
Of the following, what might be reasons people would try to immigrate to North America.
They currently live under an oppressive government.
They are searching for an opportunity for a better life in North America.
The economy in their country is weak.
All of these reasons are potential reasons one might immigrate to North America.
True or False, the American public’s view on immigration has shifted throughout American History.
True
False
There have been moments in American History when a significant percentage of the public were/are against immigration to the United States. What has been one effect of this anti-immigration sentiment?
United States immigration increased.
The United States government has passed laws making it easier for immigrants to become American citizens.
The United States government has passed laws intended to limit immigration.
None of these are effects.
The main responsibility of this branch is to interpret the laws; ensure that laws align with the Constitution.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
