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The Constitution

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What year was the Constitution written in?
a)
1776
b)
1787
c)
1803
d)
1861
2.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 
a)
the Preamble
b)
 the Articles of Confederation
c)
the Declaration of Independence
d)
 the Bill of Rights
3.

How many amendments are there?

a)

21

b)

10

c)

75

d)

27

4.

This part of the constitution tells the reason for the constitution

a)

Preamble

b)

Articles

c)

Amendments

d)

Bill of Rights

5.

What is the nickname for the constitution?

a)

The highest law of the land

b)

The Golden Rule

c)

The law of the land

d)

The powerful law of the land

6.

The three branches of government are

a)

judicial, military, executive

b)

military, presidential, monarchy

c)

judicial, executive, legislative

d)

executive, military, legislative

7.
The branch that officially introduces bills to become laws is the ____ branch.
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
8.
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing (executing) laws?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive 
9.
The authors of the United States Constitution included a system of checks and balances to
a)
prevent any one branch of government from controlling the other branches
b)
protect states against the power of the national government
c)
guarantee respect for the freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights
d)
safeguard the United States against foreign attacks
10.
Which branch interprets laws?
a)
Exectuive 
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative
11.

What did Anti-Federalists demand be added to the Constitution?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

A more efficient plan of government

c)

A children's menu

d)

A Bill of Rights

12.
Checks and balances make sure no branch or individual is too powerful. An example of this is
a)
Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.
b)
The President chooses a Cabinet to help with the many tasks.
c)
The Supreme Court has 9 justices.
d)
To run for office, senators must be US Citizens for 9 years or more.
13.

The branch of government that carries out the laws made by Congress. Its leader is the president.

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

14.

The branch of government that makes laws for the country. It is made up of the Congress.

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

15.

This branch of government makes sure laws are constitutional. It is made up of the Supreme Court with 9 justices and many other courts.

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

16.

Match with the meaning


We the People of the United States,

a)

to make sure that all people now and in the future have freedom

b)

make sure that people in the U.S. get along and are peaceful

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

We have agreed on this document

17.

Match with the meaning


In order to form a more perfect union

a)

make sure the states get along

b)

make sure there is justice for everyone in the U.S.

c)

to make our union of states stronger

d)

defend the U.S. from any and all enemies that they encounter

18.

Match with the meaning


Establish justice

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

19.

Match with the meaning


Insure domestic tranquility

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

20.

Match with the meaning


Provide for the common defense

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

in order to begin a better national government

d)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

21.

Promote the general welfare

a)

make sure the states get along

b)

the U.S. should be a good place to live

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

we have agreed on this document

22.

and secure the blessings of liberty

a)

make sure that all people have freedom

b)

the U.S. should be a good place to live

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

defend the U.S. from any and all enemies that they should encounter

23.

to ourselves and our posterity

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

for ourselves and future generations

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

24.

do ordain and establish this Constitution

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

we have agreed on this document and make it official

25.

for the United States of America

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

for ourselves and future generations

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

26.
The President's cabinet is best described as a:
a)
political party
b)
group of members of Congress
c)
group of the President's advisors
d)
the place where the President keeps his Wheaties
27.
Supporters of Alexander Hamilton created which Political Party?
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
c)
Whig
d)
Tupperware
28.
The Democratic Republican Party was created by supporters of:
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Alexander Hamilton
29.
Washington was president for _____ years.
a)
100
b)
8
c)
4
d)
18
30.
In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?
a)
by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital
b)
by issuing the first pocket veto
c)
by stepping down after two terms
d)
by establishing the State of the Union address
31.
How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?
a)
He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.
b)
He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
c)
He campaigned actively for the office of President.
d)
He created a cabinet of advisors.
32.
Groups of department leaders who serve the President
a)
Interest Group
b)
Party Line
c)
Faction
d)
Cabinet
33.

What was unique about George Washington when he ran for President? (select all that apply)

a)

He was unanimously elected.

b)

No one ran against him.

c)

The people wanted to make him President for life.

d)

He went to KFC for dinner after he won.

34.
Who is this guy?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
c)
Washington
d)
Adams
35.
Who is this guy?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
c)
Washington
d)
Adams