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Constitution to Republic Review

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is a warning issued by George Washington during his "Farewell Address" in 1797?
a)
Don't become entangled in European wars.
b)
Focus on an industrial economy.
c)
Stay away from whiskey.
d)
Don't trade with Great Britain.
2.

Which amendment gives you the right to trial by jury?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

6

d)

9

3.

Amendment 3 is best described as:

a)

Freedom to petition the government

b)

sharing powers between the federal and state governments

c)

Keeping soldiers from living in your home

d)

Due Process and protection under the law

4.

Which amendment protects your rights to be searched and have things taken from you with a warrant?

a)

Amendment Three

b)

Amendment Four

c)

Amendment Five

d)

Amendment Seven

5.

Which is the idea that power to govern comes from the people?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Republicanism

d)

Federalism

6.

Each branch has controls over the other two branches, making sure one branch doesn't become too powerful.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Limited Government

7.

The personal freedoms, protections, and equality under the law guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are--

a)

Republicanism

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

checks and balances

d)

individual rights

8.

The people exercise their rights by voting for their political representatives.

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Soverignity

c)

Republicanism

d)

Democratic

9.

The constitution was written in Philadelphia in what year?

a)

1776

b)

1763

c)

1787

d)

1803

10.
The powers of the national government are separated into different branches to -
a)
increase the government's power
b)
allow the government to do whatever it wants
c)
give some powers to the states
d)
prevent an abuse of power
11.

Why are the first three words of the Preamble of the Constitution, “We the people” important?

a)

It illustrates how the people have no voice in government.

b)

It illustrates the idea of Popular sovereignty.

c)

It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the president.

d)

It illustrates how the King is in charge of the government.

12.

During the debate over ratification of the United States Constitution, Anti-federalists argued that a bill of rights should be added to...

a)

preserve the interests of slaveholders

b)

list the responsibilities of citizens

c)

protect individual liberties

d)

ensure federal supremacy

13.

Describe Republicanism

a)

the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it

b)

citizens elect representatives to carry out their will

14.
The division of power between a central government and state governments is called
a)
The United States
b)
the Supremacy Clause
c)
the Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
federalism
15.

Unalienable Rights

a)

Rights that belong to you because you exist.

b)

Rights given to you by the government.

c)

Rights you have to earn.

16.

Which amendment declares that no person can be deprived "of life, liberty, or property without due process of law”?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

17.

What was George Washington's advice on Foreign Policy?

a)

The Nation should remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances

b)

The Nation should end slavery

c)

The Nation should expand from East to West

d)

The Nation should colonize Latin America

18.

the responsibilities of a citizen

a)

Civic Duty

b)

Platform

c)

Political Socialization

d)

Renounce

19.

What civic duty must everyone perform to ensure due process for its citizens?

a)

Paying taxes

b)

Serving on jury duty

c)

Serving an interest group

d)

Running for political office.

20.

All of these are protected by the first amendment except

a)

Freedom of the Press

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Right to Bear Arms

d)

Freedom of Speech

21.

Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion proved that

a)

The National Government could enforce its laws.

b)

Foreign threats had to be dealt with.

c)

Tariffs would cause prices of goods to go up.

d)

A national court system was necessary to deal with problems between states.

22.

Alexander Hamilton's economic plan included all of the following except

a)

assuming (paying) state debts.

b)

creating a National Bank.

c)

regulating the creation of new businesses.

d)

using tariffs to raise money and control trade.