Free Printable Unit:1-(Summative Part 1 )-Constitution and Government

1.

What were the chief weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

No control over interstate trade, taxes, direct income and and no central leadership

b)

No control over army, navy, banks and the central leadership was with the governors

c)

No control over land development, banks, shipping and strong central leadership

2.

Which was not a key compromise the delegates to the Constitution Convention made?

a)

Allow for a two house Legislature or Congress with the Senate and the House of Representatives

b)

The House would be represented by population of a state

c)

Senate would have equal representation

d)

Lower populated Southern states were allowed to count 3/5 of their women to boost their over all population and seats in the House to not be overshadowed by the Northern states.

3.

Which was a main argument for or against the ratification of the Constitution?

a)

For: The United States needed a weak central government.

Against: The Constitution did not give the enough power the the federal government.

b)

For: The United States needed to have a strong legislature.

Against: The Constitution gave too much power to the judicial branch.

c)

For: The Unites States needed a strong central government. Against: The Constitution gave the federal government too much power.

4.

Which group was against ratification of the Constitution?

a)

Federalist

b)

Republican

c)

Anti-Federalist

d)

Anti-Republican

5.

What major principles appear in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Weak central government, separation of powers( three branches of government), and checks and balances on each branch of government.

b)

Weak central government, separation of powers( three branches of government), and no checks and balances on each branch of government.

c)

Strong central government, separation of powers( three branches of government), and checks and balances on each branch of government.

d)

Strong central government, separation of powers( three branches of government), and no checks and balances on each branch of government.

6.

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

James Madison

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Adams

e)

Thomas Jefferson

7.

Which of these delegates opposed the ratification of the Constitution?

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

James Madison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Alexander Hamilton

e)

John Adams

8.

What is Checks and Balances in government?

a)

Each branch of the government has the power to limit the money or buying power of the other two branches.

b)

Each branch of the government has the power to limit the actions of the other two branches.

c)

Each branch of the government has the power to add to the powers of the other two branches.

d)

Each branch of the government has the power to monitor and loan the money to the other two branches.

9.

What is Federalism?

a)

Where the federal and state governments share power.

b)

Where the federal government has all the power.

c)

Where the federal government has little power.

d)

Where the federal government can choose to share power.

10.

What does limited government mean?

a)

Government only has the powers to help U.S. citizens.

b)

Government only has the powers Congress give it.

c)

Government only has the powers the President has.

d)

Government only has the powers the Constitution gives it.

11.

What is Popular sovereignty?

a)

The power of the government is with the government itself.

b)

The people are the source of the governments power.

c)

The government is the source of the people's power or rights.

12.

What does to ratify or ratification mean?

a)

To fix

b)

To make

c)

To approve

d)

To refuse

13.

What event greatly showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Shay's Rebellion

c)

The Boston Massacre

d)

The Bacon Rebellion

14.

Which best describes the main points of the New Jersey Plan?

a)

It allowed for a strong Republican Union, with checks and balances, with the power to tax, regulate commerce (trade), have a two house Legislature, and finally a strong President to command the armed forces and mange foreign affairs.

b)

It allowed Congress the power to regulate commerce(trade), to tax, and, it also had a one house Legislature representing states equally no matter the population, states remain sovereign with some powers granted to a national government resulting in a loose Confederation of states rather than a unified nation.

c)

It allowed for a two house Congress, with the Senate having equal state representations the the House of Representatives based on population. Since the South was out populated by the Northern states it also allowed for a three-fifths clause. Allowing Southern states to count their slaves as three-fifths of a person to boost population numbers for Congressional seats while giving no real rights to the slaves.

15.

Which best describes the Virginia Plan?

a)

It allowed for a strong Republican Union, with checks and balances, with the power to tax, regulate commerce (trade), have a two house Legislature, and finally a strong President to command the armed forces and mange foreign affairs.

b)

It allowed for a two house Congress, with the Senate having equal state representations the the House of Representatives based on population. Since the South was out populated by the Northern states it also allowed for a three-fifths clause. Allowing Southern states to count their slaves as three-fifths of a person to boost population numbers for Congressional seats while giving no real rights to the slaves.

c)

It allowed Congress the power to regulate commerce(trade), to tax, and, it also had a one house Legislature representing states equally no matter the population, states remain sovereign with some powers granted to a national government resulting in a loose Confederation of states rather than a unified nation.

16.

Which best describes the Great Compromise?

a)

It allowed Congress the power to regulate commerce(trade), to tax, and, it also had a one house Legislature representing states equally no matter the population, states remain sovereign with some powers granted to a national government resulting in a loose Confederation of states rather than a unified nation.

b)

It allowed for a strong Republican Union, with checks and balances, with the power to tax, regulate commerce (trade), have a two house Legislature, and finally a strong President to command the armed forces and mange foreign affairs.

c)

It allowed for a two house Congress, with the Senate having equal state representations the the House of Representatives based on population. Since the South was out populated by the Northern states it also allowed for a three-fifths clause. Allowing Southern states to count their slaves as three-fifths of a person to boost population numbers for Congressional seats while giving no real rights to the slaves.

17.

What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

18.

How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?

a)

35

b)

30

c)

25

d)

20

19.

Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue( a tax law)?

a)

Congress

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

The President

20.

Who has the sole power of impeachment (removing someone from Office)?

a)

Congress

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

The Vice President

21.

What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. Senate?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

22.

How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. Senate?

a)

35

b)

30

c)

25

d)

20

23.

Who must approve people- like ambassadors, judges and cabinet members- that the President appoints to government positions?

a)

Congress

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Supreme Court

24.

Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries?

a)

Congress

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Supreme Court

25.

Who has the sole power to try (bring to trial or act as jury) all impeachments?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Congress

26.

Who has legislative (law making) powers?

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Senate

27.

Who has the powers to declare war?

a)

Senate

b)

Congress

c)

House of Representatives

d)

President

28.

What can the legislative branch do if the President vetoes a bill?

a)

The Senate can override the President's veto with a 2/3 vote

b)

The House of Representatives can override the President's veto with a 2/3 vote

c)

The Supreme Court can override the President's veto with a 2/3 vote

d)

Congress can override the President's veto with a 2/3 vote

29.

Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States?

a)

Congress

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Supreme Court

30.

What is the length of a term of office for the President of the United States?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

31.

How old must one be to be elected the President of the United States?

a)

35

b)

30

c)

25

d)

20

32.

Who has the power to approve or veto laws?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

President

c)

Congress

33.

Who has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court?

a)

Congress

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Senate

d)

President

34.

Who has the power to make treaties with foreign countries?

a)

President

b)

Senate

c)

Congress

d)

Supreme Court

35.

Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the United States-such as members of the Cabinet?

a)

Surpeme Court

b)

President

c)

Senate

d)

Congress

36.

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces?

a)

Joint Chiefs of Staff

b)

Congress

c)

President

d)

Secretary of State

37.

What is the length of a term of office for the Justices of the Unites States Supreme Court?

a)

10 years

b)

20 years

c)

30 years

d)

Life

38.

Who has the power to review all the laws and treaties of the United States?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Congress

39.

Who has the power to settle disputes involving the United State?

a)

Congress

b)

President

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Senate

40.

Who has the power to settle disputes between states?

a)

The Governor

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Congress

d)

House of Representatives

41.

Who presides over any impeachment trail of the President of the Unites States?

a)

All Supreme Court Justices

b)

The Oldest Supreme Court Justice

c)

The Chief Justice

d)

The Vice Justice

42.

No one has to house (quarter) soldiers in their home

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

43.

Freedom to peaceably assemble

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

44.

Police must get a warrant.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

45.

Protects against "cruel and unusual punishment."

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

8th

46.

Right to bear arms and create a militia

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

47.

What amendment aligns with the principle of Federalism?

a)

5th

b)

10th

c)

1st

d)

8th

48.

The Bill of Rights are included in which document?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

The U.S. Constitution

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Treaty of Paris

49.

Rights that are not written in the U.S. Constitution are reserved to the people --

a)

10 amendment

b)

4th amendment

c)

6th amendment

d)

9th amendment

50.

What does double jeopardy mean?

a)

you can be tried again in court for the same crime

b)

you can NOT be tried again in court for the same crime

51.

A certain small town has many choices for people who want to attend religious services, including churches, a synagogue, and a mosque. Which amendment protects your right to choose your religion?

a)

#2- Right to bear arms

b)

#3-Right to refuse quarter to soldiers

c)

#1- Freedom of speech, press, religion & assembly

d)

#10-Powers to the states and the people

52.

What protection is represented here?

a)

#4

b)

#1

c)

#10

d)

#3

53.

How many amendments did the original Bill of Rights have?

a)

12

b)

0

c)

4

d)

10

54.

This means to change or alter...

a)

amend

b)

erase

c)

sparkles

d)

constitution

55.

These amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.

a)

Amendments 1, 3, 9

b)

Amendments 2, 4, 10

c)

Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8

d)

Amendments 1, 2, 3

56.

Guarantees the right for you to have a lawyer for your defense

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

57.

Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself

a)

1st Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

58.

Guarantees a trial by jury in a civil lawsuit of more than $20

a)

1st Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

59.

Forbids excessive fines as punishment

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

60.

Forbids cruel and unusual punishment

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

61.

Guarantees your right to confront your accuser and call witnesses

a)

10th Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

62.

Powers not delegated in the U.S. Constitution go to the -

a)

People

b)

States

c)

Executive Branch

d)

U.S. Government

63.

A group of officials who head government departments and advise the President

a)

Cabinet

b)

Congress

c)

Senate

d)

Implied Powers

64.

Consists of nine justices, each appointed by the President and confirmed by Congress. Appointment is for life. Supreme Court exercises the power to determine constitutionality of statutes

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Expressed Powers

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Supreme Court

65.

The branch of government that interprets laws and decides if they are carried out fairly based on the Constitution.

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Judicial Branch

66.

Powers directly stated in the constitution

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Expressed Powers

d)

Executive Branch

67.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

Congress

a)

Implied Powers

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

House of Representatives

68.

The legislature of the United States government

a)

Senate

b)

Cabinet

c)

Implied Powers

d)

Congress

69.

Judges of the Supreme Court

a)

Expressed Powers

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Justices

70.

The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Judicial Branch

71.

The lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population, 435 members total.

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Congress

c)

Implied Powers

d)

Senate

72.

The lawmaking branch of government

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Judicial Branch

73.

Powers that Congress has that are not stated explicitly in the Constitution

a)

Senate

b)

Cabinet

c)

Congress

d)

Implied Powers

74.

The branch of government that carries out laws

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Judicial Review

75.

The upper house of Congress, consisting of two representatives from each state

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Cabinet

c)

Senate

d)

Congress

76.

A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Executive Branch

Unit:1-(Summative Part 1 )-Constitution and Government

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