NEW
Font size
WorksheetsMid-Year Practice #3 (2024)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the goals and purposes of government?
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Preamble
Article I
What is meant by “insure domestic tranquility” in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
to prevent a foreign invasion
to prohibit taxation without representation
to guarantee that Americans enjoy high standards of living
to maintain peace at home by preventing violent disturbances or rebellions
In the Preamble, what is the meaning of the phrase “to form a more perfect Union”?
to preserve states’ rights
to create a separation of powers
to unite the states more completely under one government
to guarantee the well-being and happiness of every citizen
The passage below is from the Preamble to the U.S Constitution.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Based on the language of the Preamble, which conclusion can be made about the government of the United States?
Its primary purpose is to preserve states’ rights.
It has maintained the same methods of government as the Articles of Confederation
It promotes the interests of the majority without protecting any minority rights.
It was established by its citizens to protect their liberties and to promote their well-being.
How does the President check the actions of Congress?
by refusing to provide funding
by adjourning a congressional session
by declaring a law to be unconstitutional
by vetoing a bill approved by both houses
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the President?
overriding vetoes
appointing judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
refusing to confirm appointments
Which is an example of checks and balances?
The President signs a treaty with Mexico
The President appoints a Supreme Court justice and the Senate approves it.
Congress passes a law reducing taxes.
The Supreme Court rules on a case entitled, Miranda v. Arizona.
What is the main purpose for Separation of Powers?
To divide power and responsibility between national and state governments
To specify and limit the powers listed in the U.S. Constitution
To protect the nation against tyranny by dividing and specifying the function of each branch
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming stronger than the other branches
The passage below is from the U.S. Constitution.
The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
What is this passage also known as?
Export Clause
Elastic Clause
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
Which phrase completes the chart?
To collect taxes
To impeach the President
To raise an army and establish a navy
To rule on whether a law is constitutional
Which part of government was responsible for the event in this headline?
President
Congress
Supreme Court
state legislatures
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
The statement below is from a statement made by
Thaddeus Stevens, member of the House of Representatives in 1868.
When Andrew Johnson took upon himself the duties of his high office he swore to obey the Constitution and take care that the laws be faithfully executed. That, indeed, is and has always been the chief duty of the President of the United States…
I accuse him, in the name of the House of Representatives, of having perpetrated that foul offense against the laws and interests of his country . . .”
How might similar statements influence congressional action?
presidential impeachment
presidential nomination
presidential election
presidential veto
What kind of order does the U.S. Supreme Court
issue to indicate that it will review a case?
writ of certiorari
majority opinion
summary judgment
writ of habeas corpus
How does an Executive Order differ from a law?
Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.
Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.
Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.
Executive Orders are not limited to military and foreign affairs.
What is meant by “judicial review”?
the power of a governor or the President to pardon criminals
the power of a state governor to remove an unpopular state judge
the power of a court to determine whether a law is constitutional
an annual ranking of federal judges by the U.S. Department of Justice
The table compares different levels of government.
Which phrase completes the table?
Congress
The Cabinet
National Council
Joint Chief of Staff
The diagram shows the three choices that the President has whenever a bill is passed by Congress.
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Veto the bill
Amend the bill
Sign the bill
Refer the bill to a public referendum
What is the next step in the lawmaking process after it has cleared the House of Representatives?
The governor signs the bill into law.
The bill goes to the Senate for action.
The people vote on the bill in an election.
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.
Which court completes the diagram?
Florida District Court
U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court of Appeals
Jocelyn Smith was injured by a local driver in a car accident. The other driver was texting and driving. After talking with a lawyer, Ms. Smith decides to sue the other driver for $50,000 in damages.
In which court should she file her legal action?
Florida Circuit Court
Florida County Court
Florida Supreme Court
Florida District Court of Appeal
Sam Morgan is convicted of committing mail fraud by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Sam believes the judge was unfairly biased against him.
To which court should he send his appeal?
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
Sofia believes that there is too much noise at night in her neighborhood. She would like to see stricter laws passed to prohibit loud music after 11:00 pm. What is her responsibility in this circumstance?
to write a letter to his U.S. Senator
to start a public protest against street noise
to contact his representative in local government
to contact the Governor of Florida with his complaint
Which phrase is one of the goals found in the Preamble?
To promote full employment
To provide for the common defense
To maintain international order
To establish the best education system
What has been the lasting impact of the structure of our government as set up in the Constitution by the Framers?
Government power has been limited to prevent any branch from exercising total control.
State governments have lost almost all of their powers to the federal government.
The structure has prevented the executive branch from having any real power.
The structure has allowed the judicial branch to exercise executive powers.
