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The Constitution Articles, Powers, and Bill of Rights

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match with the meaning

Preamble

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

2.

Match with the meaning


Establish justice

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

3.

Match with the meaning


Provide for the common defense

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

4.

to ourselves and our posterity

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

for ourselves and future generations

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

5.

The __________________ is the highest law in the land.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Constitution

d)

Preamble

6.

Who were the “framers” or “founding fathers” of the United States?

a)

the men who wrote the US Constitution

b)

the men who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”

c)

the men who fought in the war against England

d)

the men who built the Statue of Liberty

7.
The Preamble is the ____________ to the Constitution.
a)
End
b)
Beginning
c)
Introduction
d)
Best friend
8.
Article 1 establishes the _____________ branch. This branch ___________ ___.
a)
Executive/ Enforces laws
b)
Judicial/ Passes Laws
c)
Legislative/ Passes Laws
d)
Presidential/ Executes Laws
9.
Article II of the Constitution established the ____________ branch. This Branch _________ _____.
a)
Presidential/ Enforces Laws
b)
Executive/ Enforces Laws
c)
Judicial/ Interprets Laws
d)
Legislative/ Makes Laws
10.
Article III established the ___________ Branch to interpret the law and settle disputes between the ___________.
a)
Judicial/ Sates
b)
Executive/ Justices
c)
Parliamentary/ Amendments
d)
Congressional/ Laws
11.
Article IV explains _________________________________.
a)
How to Ratify the Constitution
b)
How to declare War
c)
How to Amend the Constitution
d)
How states interact with each other
12.
Article V establishes the process for _______________________.
a)
Amending the Constitution
b)
Ratifying the Constitution
c)
Electing the President
d)
Deciding who has more power
13.
Article VI establishes the supremacy of the ____________ government over the _______________ Government.
a)
Confederation, Constitutional
b)
State, Federal
c)
Federal, State
d)
American, British
14.
How old does a President have to be?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
15.
What is the main power of the Legislative Branch?
a)
enforce (execute) laws
b)
make laws
c)
interpret laws
16.
What is the main power of the Executive Branch?
a)
enforce (execute) laws
b)
make laws
c)
interpret laws
17.
What is the main power of the Judicial Branch?
a)
enforce (execute) laws
b)
make laws
c)
interpret laws
18.
What is the term of office for a Representative?
a)
6 years
b)
Life
c)
4 years
d)
2 years
19.
What is the term of office for a Senator?
a)
6 years
b)
Life
c)
4 years
d)
2 years
20.
What is the term of office for a President?
a)
6 years
b)
Life
c)
4 years
d)
2 years
21.
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?
a)
6 years
b)
Life
c)
4 years
d)
2 years
22.
How many terms can the President serve?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
23.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
a)
Laws of Change
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Protection Document
d)
Social Compact
24.

Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive from imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.

a)

8th Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

20th Amendment

25.

No quartering of Soldiers

a)

6th Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

12th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

26.

Powers not given to the national government in the Constitution, are powers reserved for the States.

a)

10th Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

27.

Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 17

c)

Amendment 2

d)

Amendment 4

28.

What gives your neighbor the right to keep his guns in his possession?

a)

Amendment 9

b)

Amendment 11

c)

Amendment 2

d)

Amendment 7

29.

What does the 6th amendments guarantee?

a)

the right to a speedy trial and a lawyer

b)

the right to speak to a judge on his cell phone

c)

right to a trial by jury

d)

the right to bear arms

30.

No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant.

a)

1st amendment

b)

5th amendment

c)

4th amendment

d)

8th amendment

31.

Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination(do not have to testify against yourself)

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

32.

Which amendment allows a reporter to report the news?

a)

2nd amendment

b)

1st amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

33.

What does the 7th Amendment guarantee?

a)

the right to bear arms

b)

right to an illegal search and seizure

c)

right to a trial by jury in civil cases (lawsuits)

d)

no cruel and unusual punishments

34.

Rights in the Constitution cannot be used to take away other rights

a)

Amendment 10

b)

Amendment 6

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 9

35.

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

36.

Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully

a)

1st Amendment

b)

9th Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

37.
Powers that belong strictly to the states.
a)
Reserved Powers
b)
Concurrent Powers
c)
Delegated Powers
d)
Expressed Powers
38.
Powers that both the national government and the states have.
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Delegated Powers
d)
Implied Powers
39.
Borrow Money
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
40.
Make treaties and deals with foreign countries
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
41.
Make rules about businesses inside a state
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
42.
Declare War
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
43.
Provide police and emergency services
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
44.
Create an army and a navy
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
45.
Establish local governments
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
46.
Print Money
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
47.
Which statement is true about the concept of Federalism?
a)
Americans must only obey state laws.
b)
Federalism was designed to give the president more power.
c)
It does not put a limit on the government.
d)
The power is shared by the state and national governments.
48.

Rule of Law was first noted in which founding document

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

US Constitution

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Bill of Rights

49.

The principle of Rule of Law is in place

a)

to make sure everyone follows the law

b)

so the King (Monarchy) has more power over its people

c)

to allow the King (Monarchy) to abuse his power

d)

to make it easier for society to break the law

50.

Lady Justice is the symbol of

a)

the virtue of justice

b)

immigrants seeking new land

c)

a postage stamp

d)

a statue in Rome

51.

Transparency means

a)

everything is hidden from view

b)

everyone can see through it

c)

a dark space

d)

everything is kept secret

52.

Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

a)

New Jersey

b)

Virginia

c)

Philadelphia

d)

Georgia

53.

The Senate will have equal representation for each state. The House of Representatives will be based on ... ?

a)

Money

b)

Slaves

c)

Population

d)

It will also be equal

54.
One requirement to be president is ______________________.
a)
reside in the US for 14 years prior to running for president
b)
age 18
c)
live in Washington DC
d)
speak English and Spanish
55.

How often does the United States hold a presidential election?

a)

Every 5 Years

b)

Every 3 Years

c)

Every 4 Years

d)

Every Year

56.

Probable cause is needed to conduct a warrant less search?

a)

True

b)

False

57.
First Amendment
a)
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
b)
Right to a fair and speedy trial: know your charges, jury, cross-witnesses, lawyer
c)
Right to a jury trial in civil cases
d)
Provides for the rights of people accused of a crime, including no double jeopardy
58.
Third Amendment
a)
No quartering of troops
b)
Sets limitations on bail and punishments
c)
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
d)
Right to a jury trial in civil cases
59.
Fourth Amendment
a)
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure
b)
People have other rights not addressed in the Constitution
c)
Protects the right to keep and bear arms
d)
Sets limitations on bail and punishments
60.

Tenth Amendment

a)

All powers not addressed by the Constitution are given to the states and the people

b)

Right to keep and bear arms

c)

Soldiers not permitted to quarter in private homes

d)

Provides for the rights of people accused of a crime, including no double jeopardy

61.
5th Amendment principle stating that government must follow specific procedures in trials
a)
Bail
b)
Double Jeopardy
c)
Due Process
d)
Plead the Fifth
62.
5th Amendment principle stating that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime
a)
Bail
b)
Double Jeopardy
c)
Due Process
d)
Plead the Fifth

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