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WorksheetsCivics Inquiry Assessment Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 45mins
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
overriding vetoes
appointing judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
refusing to confirm appointments
The passage is from Federalist No. 47, written by James Madison in 1788. Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
separation of powers
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
judicial review
Which principle supports President Eisenhower’s action to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that public schools should be integrated?
judicial review
checks and balances
separation of powers
constitutional government
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
The lack of a federal court system.
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of a strong military.
The lack of a bill of rights.
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution should limit state government.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The passage was written by James Madison in 1787.
Based on this passage, what change in modern political society would Madison support?
Expanding the size of the Cabinet.
Expanding the size of the Electoral College.
Expanding the number of candidates in campaigns.
Expanding the role of special interest groups in campaigns.
Where can a description of U.S. citizens’ civil liberties be found?
Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the Constitution
Pledge of Allegiance
Bill of Rights
The statement was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay. Why should this freedom be guarded?
to provide the news media with a guaranteed profit I
to keep the news media from controlling the political process
to provide the government with an accurate information source
to keep the government from becoming the primary information source
The passage is one of the grievances found in the Declaration of Independence. Which rights listed in the Bill of Rights reflect this complaint?
due process of law, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
equal protection, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
bear arms, due process of law, speedy and public trial
bear arms, equal protection, speedy and public trial
Which right is NOT mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?
petition the government
due process of the law
trial by jury
privacy
The passage about government is from Federalist No. 51. How are the author’s views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.
The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.
The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.
The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.
The timeline shows events related to the death penalty. What constitutional protections have resulted from these events?
Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue.
Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are limited while executions continue
Constitutional protections of due process of law are safeguarded while executions continue.
Constitutional protections of due process of law are limited while executions continue
This statement illustrates which congressional action?
What is the next step in the state lawmaking process?
Which court completes the diagram?
Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
The voters approve the amendment in a national election.
The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
The passage was written by U.S. Senator Barack Obama in his 2006 book, The Audacity of Hope. Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend.
The passage is from an 1848 speech by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?
amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage
amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process
Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights
Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of association rights
Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
privacy rights
property rights
forced internment
civil disobedience
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
summary judgment
quartering soldiers
civil disobedience
double jeopardy
What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
fewer court cases involving minors
fewer laws limiting minority rights
a more accurate election
a more informed society
How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?
All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote.
All children of foreign citizens could now vote.
All African-Americans could now vote.
All women could now vote.
The photograph illustrates an event in U.S. history. What was Congress’ response to the social movement symbolized in the photograph?
decreased commerce opportunities
increased economic opportunities
increased religious opportunities
decreased military opportunities
The newspaper details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution. How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?
Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns.
Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights.
Women were allowed to hold public offices.
Women were allowed to vote in national elections.
The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.
Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
Senate and President
Supreme Court and President
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
100
400
435
235
What are 3 qualifications in House?
30 years, citizen for 9 years, and reside in state
25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state
20 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in the US
25 years, citizen for 14 years, and reside in US
What are 3 qualifications in House?
30 years, citizen for 9 years, and reside in state
25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state
20 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in the US
25 years, citizen for 14 years, and reside in US
If the President vetos a bill, what portion of Congress must vote to pass the bill in order for it to become law without a Presidential signature?
3/4's
2/3's
1/2
Necessary and proper clause gives ability to create these from expressed powers
presidential power
veto power
expressed power
implied powers
SS.7.C.3.3 Cognitive Complexity: M
The passage below is from a speech by
President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003.
"On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign."
Source:
Office of the White House Press Secretary Archives
What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?
commander-in-chief
negotiator-in-chief
chief legislator
chief regulator
Complexity: H
SS.7.C.3.3
The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.
Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States.
Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary
How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
presidential impeachment
presidential nomination
presidential election
presidential veto
Complexity: M
SS.7.C.3.8
Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?
filibuster
impeach
overide
pardon
Congress proposes an amendment legalizing an income tax. The Supreme Court rules that the income tax is unconstitutional. These events illustrate the use of which of the following?
delegated powers
checks and balances
unwritten constitution
. judicial legislation
The lawmaking body in local government refers to which of the following terms?
. mayor-council
advisory committee
board commission
city council
