WorksheetsConstitution
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
the Chief Justice
the Majority Leader
the Speaker of the House
What does the judicial branch do?
amends the Constitution and overturns laws
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
stipulates the number of Supreme Court Justices
provides legal advice to the President and his staff
What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
draws boundaries of congressional districts
sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws
determines whether citizens are prosecuted to the full extent of the law
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
a preamble to the Constitution
an explanation of the Bill of Rights
an introduction to the Bill of Rights
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
36
50
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the Majority Leader
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Who makes federal laws?
the Congress
the Supreme Court
the Attorney General
the Justice Department
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the President Pro Tempore
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
the Vice President
the Secretary of State
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What is the highest court in the United States?
the District Court
the Superior Court
the Supreme Court
the Municipal Court
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to make treaties
to issue driver's licenses
to provide public education
to establish police departments
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the Secretary of Defense
the U.S. Attorney General
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
print money
create an army
issue passports
provide public education
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the President and the Cabinet
the Supreme Court and the Superior Court
the U.S. Treasury and the State Department
the Senate and the House of Representatives
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the United States
all people in the Senator's state
only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
only people who belong to the political party of the Senator
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state location
by state population
by state geographical size
by state political affiliation
When was the Constitution written?
2001
1787
1900
1776
What is the Bill of Rights?
A bill that the United States had to pay
The bill you get when you become a citizen
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
Not important - who cares about that anyway?
What right do Americans get under the First Amendment to the Constitution?
The right to a speedy trial
The right to bear arms
The right to vote
The right to free speech
True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong federal government.
True
False
True or false: The Constitution had to be ratified, or accepted, by 9 of the 13 original states.
True
False
How many branches of government are there?
1
4
3
6
Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?
Educational
Legislative
Judical
Executive
Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks & Balances
Natural Rights
