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Constitution

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How many years does the President of the United States serve in one term?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
four
d)
six
2.
What power allows the President to forgive someone of a crime?
a)
Veto Power
b)
Commerce Power
c)
Habeas Corpus
d)
Pardon Power
3.
The President has the power to do what?
a)
make law
b)
declare war
c)
regulate commerce
d)
veto legislation
4.
What is one of the qualifications to be the President?
a)
be a natural born citizen
b)
be in the U.S. 25 years
c)
belong to a particular religion
d)
be male
5.

Who is the Commander in Chief?

a)

President of the U.S.

b)

Governor of the largest state

c)

Secretary of Defense

d)

Speaker of the House of Representatives

6.
Who of the following appoints judges, ambassadors, and senior officials to their jobs?
a)
President
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
State governors
7.
Electors officially pick the president.  What determines the number of electors per state?
a)
Population alone
b)
Number of representatives and senators
c)
Each state gets three
d)
Each state gets two
8.
Which article explains that the Constitution and all laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
9.
Which article spells out the process for how the Constitution can be amended?
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
10.
Which article explains the ratification process and how nine of the thirteen states must ratify the Constitution before it takes effect?
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
11.

How long does a justice of the Supreme Court remain a member of the Court?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

8 years

d)

for life

12.

How many of justices, including chief justice, are on the Supreme Court?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

9

d)

12

13.
which branch of government interprets the meaning of laws that have been passed?
a)
Executive branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
Judicial branch
d)
Bicameral branch
14.
Which article deals with rules and powers of the Judicial branch?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article IV
15.
Which article deals with the states and explains how states must respect laws of other states?
a)
Article III
b)
Article IV
c)
Article V
d)
Article VII
16.
Which of these groups is a part of the Judicial Branch?
a)
President and Vice President
b)
Supreme Court
c)
The Senate
d)
State Governors
17.

What is judicial review?

a)

the power of Congress to change laws

b)

the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

c)

the power of the president to veto bills

d)

the power of the Supreme Court to impeach officials

18.
Who serves a longer term, representatives or senators?
a)
Senators serve four and so do representatives.
b)
Representatives serve 10 and senators serve for life.
c)
Senators serve six and representatives serve two.
d)
Senators serve six and representatives serve 10.
19.
How does impeachment and removal work?
a)
House charges (impeaches - majority) and Senate tries the person (2/3).
b)
Courts rule fitness of the Pres and VP, courts, and officials.
c)
President can remove members of Congress.
d)
President, VP, judges, and officials can't be removed.
20.
How do bills become law?
a)
House and Senate pass unanimously.
b)
House and Senate pass by majority; Pres can okay or veto.
c)
President passes law; Congress can review.
d)
Courts recommend laws.
21.
Who has the power to declare war?
a)
President
b)
Secretary of Defense
c)
Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
d)
Congress
22.
What is the "elastic clause"?
a)
the power of Congress to do what is necessary and proper
b)
the power of the President to stretch his support
c)
the power of the State Department to regulate sewing goods
d)
the power of the states to do as much as they want
23.

The Vice-President is this house's leader

a)

House

b)

Senate

c)

Both

24.
How many representatives does each state get?
a)
2
b)
6
c)
1
d)
depends on the population
25.

What Government entity has the power to raise and collect taxes?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The President

c)

The Congress

26.

What members of government make up the Executive Branch?

a)

Pres., VP, Congress

b)

Pres., VP, Cabinet

c)

Pres., Supreme Court, Congress

d)

Pres., VP, Supreme Court

27.

What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?

a)

President Pro Tempore

b)

President

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Congressional Leader

28.
Which of the following has the power to declare war on another country?
a)
President
b)
Congress
c)
Supreme Court
29.
Which branch of the government maintains a cabinet of advisors, who run the 15 executive departments?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
30.

Controls coinage of money and fixes weights and measures

a)

Supreme Court

b)

President

c)

Congress

31.

In the Preamble, the words promote the general welfare mean...

a)

provide money for every citizen

b)

encourage health, happiness, and well being of the citizens

c)

power is given to each state

d)

that the generals of George Washington's army would be promoted to a higher rank

32.

In the Preamble, the words secure the blessings of liberty mean...

a)

make sure freedom continues for generations

b)

lock up the Constitution to protect it from thieves

c)

make sure everyone is happy

d)

promise that everything will be peaceful

33.

In the Preamble, the words domestic tranquility mean...

a)

a calm and peaceful homeland

b)

foreign peace

c)

you have the right to defend yourself

d)

fair for everyone

34.

In the Preamble, the words common defense mean ...

a)

building a fence around the country

b)

calm and peaceful land

c)

protection for all the citizens

d)

each state must provide its own protection

35.
In the Preamble, the words establish Justice mean...
a)
begin fairness for all
b)
make everyone a judge in the court
c)
peace
d)
every state can make its own rules
36.
Name the 2 parts of Congress.
a)
President & Supreme Court
b)
House of Representatives & Senate
c)
Supreme Court & Senate
d)
House of Representatives & Supreme Court
37.
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
a)
135
b)
235
c)
335
d)
435
38.
How many members are there in the Senate?
a)
100
b)
200
c)
300
d)
400
39.
How many representatives do states get in the Senate?
a)
Based on population
b)
Every state gets 1 
c)
Every state gets 2
d)
Only some states get into the Senate
40.
Which proves we have a limited government?
a)
The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There is a bill of rights. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders. 
41.
What is republicanism?
a)
There are three branches of government. 
b)
The state and national government share power. 
c)
The people are in charge. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders, who then represent the people. 
42.
What is "checks and balances?"
a)
Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
b)
The people elect their leaders. 
c)
The people are in charge. 
d)
The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 
43.
What is federalism?
a)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
b)
The people have individual rights. 
c)
There are three branches of government. 
d)
The state and national government share power. 
44.
Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?
a)
The people vote for their leaders. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There are three branches of government. 
d)
The people have individual rights. (bill of rights) 

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