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7_Chapters 5 & 6_The Constitution

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
4
2.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
d)
The ability of Congress to create courts.
3.
Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?
a)
Legislative (congress)
b)
Judicial (Supreme court)
c)
Executive (President)
d)
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
4.
Under the Articles of Confederation, which government had the MOST power?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the state governments
d)
national government
5.
The Articles of Confederation created a ________ national government.
a)
weak
b)
strong
c)
both strong and weak
d)
neither  strong nor  weak
6.
What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
7.

Which of the following states was NOT part of the Northwest Territory?

a)

Wisconsin

b)

Minnesota

c)

Michigan

d)

Pennsylvania

8.

Which of the following did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set land aside for in every township?

a)

Police stations

b)

A fort

c)

City Halls

d)

Schools

9.

The lasting impact of the Northwest ordinance of 1787 was...

a)

that slavery would be made illegal forever after in the U.S.

b)

that the U.S. was unable to compromise.

c)

that we would be dragged into another war.

d)

that it provided instructions on how the U.S. should add new states to the U.S. in the future.

10.

Soldiers who fought in war

a)

Marines

b)

Veterans

c)

Teachers

d)

Students

11.

A document that describes the system of government and founding principles of a state, nation, or organization

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Convention

d)

Congress

12.

This law allowed Congress to divide the Northwest Territory into 3 to 5 separate territories. Also, it established governments for each territory

a)

Democracy

b)

Democratic Ideals

c)

Northwest Territory

d)

Northwest Ordinance

13.

Included lands located south of the Great Lakes, north and west of the Ohio River, and east of the Mississippi River

a)

Northwest Ordinance

b)

Buckeyes

c)

OHIO

d)

Northwest Territory

14.
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
a)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
b)
Washington, DC
c)
Richmond, Virginia
d)
Paris, France
15.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
b)
To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
c)
To write the Treaty of Paris
d)
To elect the first president
16.
The three branches of government are ________________
a)
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
b)
Legislative, Judicial, and National
c)
Executive, Principle, and Judicial
d)
Judicial, National, and Legislative
17.
Which branch of government has two houses?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
National
18.
Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population?
a)
Senate
b)
Judicial
c)
House of 
Representatives
d)
House of Congress
19.
Which part of the legislative branch has the same number of representatives for each state?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Senate
20.
The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 
a)
Great Compromise
b)
Three-fifths Compromise
c)
Great Dispute
d)
Big Agreement
21.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights 
d)
Created a two house legislature
22.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 
a)
The Declaration of Independence 
b)
The Constitution 
c)
The Magna Carta 
d)
The English Bill of Rights 
23.
Who was happy with the Virginia plan?
a)
Small States
b)
Large States
24.
Which Plan was favored by small states?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
25.
Before the U.S. Constitution was ratified, the United States was governed by which document?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Declaration of Independence
26.
A major weakness under the Articles of Confederation was-
a)
Congress could not negotiate treaties
b)
Congress could print money
c)
Congress did not have the power to raise money or enforce laws
d)
Congress established the Northwest Ordinance
27.
Bicameral means...
a)
Three House
b)
Two House
c)
One House
d)
Five House
28.
The best definition for Federalism is...
a)
power split between states and federal government
b)
all power in one place
c)
a loose alliance of states
d)
Ms. Snyder made this word up...
29.
What proportion of slaves were counted for determining population?
a)
1/4
b)
2/5
c)
3/5
d)
4/5
30.
The North wanted slaves to count for what purpose?
a)
Population
b)
Taxation
c)
No purpose at all
d)
both  population and taxation
31.
Who would support a STRONG central government?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
32.
Who demanded that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
33.
Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
George Mason
c)
John Adams
d)
James Madison
34.
Which statement below describes the 3/5 Compromise?
a)
All slaves will be counted towards representation in all states
b)
3 out of 5 slaves could vote in Northern states
c)
3 out of 5 slaves would be counted towards representation in Southern states
d)
3 out of 5 slaves could vote in the Southern states
35.
This branch is made up of judges and courts
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
36.
These are the two parts of the Legislative branch: 
a)
Governor and Senate
b)
Senate and House of Representatives 
c)
House of Representatives and Governor
d)
Mayor and Governor
37.
This is the job of the Executive branch: 
a)
To carry out the laws of the state
b)
To make the laws 
c)
To interpret or explain state laws
38.
The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.
a)
Senate
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
39.
There are ____________ senators.
a)
100
b)
0
c)
20
d)
10,000
40.
Where do the major branches of our federal government meet and work?
a)
Waffle House
b)
Washington DC
c)
Canada
d)
Atlanta GA
41.
The _________________ is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government.
a)
Jedi Knight
b)
Batman
c)
President
d)
Super Hero
42.

What is the term length for the House of Representatives?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

43.

What is the term length for the Senate?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

44.

Which branch of government has the power to command the military?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

45.

How is representation determined in the Senate

a)

Equal for all states

b)

Based on population

c)

Based on Electoral College results

d)

Based on ballot initiatives

46.
Which branch has the Vice President?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
47.

Which branch writes new laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

48.
Which branch has the House of Representatives?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
49.

Which branch has 9 justices?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

50.
Which branch is Congress?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
51.

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

52.

Which branch of government has the power to approve treaties?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

53.

Which branch of government has the power to veto bills?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

54.

Which branch of government has the power to appoint judges?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

55.
Which branch has the Cabinet? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
56.
Which branch has the Supreme Court? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
57.
Which branch has the Supreme Court? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
58.
Which branch has the President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
59.
Which branch has the Senate?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
60.
Which branch presides over the cabinet?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
61.

They were opposed to the Constitution.

a)

Constitutionalists

b)

Democrats

c)

Republicans

d)

Federlists

e)

Anti-Federalists

62.

Anti-Federalists said that a strong national government threatened _______________ power.

a)

the people's

b)

the national governments

c)

states'

63.

Some Anti-Federalists were afraid that a strong president might be declared a king.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

The goal of the Federalists was to convince the people to approve this.

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The National Anthem

d)

The Constitution

65.

These were written to try and convince people approving the Constitution was a good thing.

a)

The Pentagon Papers

b)

The Federalist Papers

c)

The Newspapers

d)

The Harry Potter books

66.

Ratify means to

a)

punt

b)

pass

c)

kick

d)

throw

67.

What was the meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates decided to throw out the Articles of Confederation and draft the Constitution?

a)

Ratification Convention

b)

Constitutional Convention

c)

First Continental Congress

d)

Second Continental Congress

68.

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays’s Rebellion?

a)

The national government lacked the power to regulate trade.

b)

The national government lacked a national court system.

c)

The national government lacked central leadership

d)

The national government lacked the power to tax

69.

Shay's Rebellion started as a protest against...

a)

unfair taxes and farmer debt

b)

the death penalty

c)

no judicial system

d)

debtors' prisons

70.

Who believed that separation of powers would protect the people and that the Constitution didn't need a Bill of Rights.

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Legislators

c)

Federalists

d)

the President

71.

Who believed that the Constitution must have a Bill of Rights added to protect the individual rights of the people?

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

c)

Legislators

d)

Judges

72.

The national government under the Articles of Confederation...

a)

Was very strong

b)

Was very weak

73.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
74.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
75.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
76.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
77.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
78.
Which branch of government ignores the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
79.
What is the best way to do well on your government quizzes?
a)
play video games
b)
study
c)
text on the phone
d)
goof off in class
80.
What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
81.
What branch is having its power checked when...
the President nominates judges to federal courts?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
82.
What branch is having its power checked when...
the President vetoes a bill?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
83.

Janel lives near a factory that puts chemical in our lakes. Janel and her neighbors call a meeting at Janel’s house to discuss what they can do about the problem. However, the police block the entrance to the home and tell people that they do not have the right to hold a meeting. What right does this violate?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Not to Quarter soldiers

c)

Freedom to assemble

d)

Freedom of Unreasonable search and seizure

84.

Mike is in his house watching television when two police officers knock at the door. They accuse Mike of having robbery, enter the house, and take several things that they say do not belong to Mike. When he asks if the police officers have permission to take his things, they just laugh and leave with the property. What right does this violate and what amendment does it go under?

a)

Freedom of double jeopardy and the 5th amendment

b)

Right of unreasonable search and seizure and the 5th amendment

c)

Right to unreasonable search and seizure and the 4th amendment

d)

Freedom from testify against oneself and the 4th amendment

85.
Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial.  The jury finds Brendan innocent.  The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again.  What amendment defense him and what is the Right?
a)
4th Amendment and Unreasonable Search and seizure
b)
2nd Amendment and Right to bear arms
c)
5th Amendment and the right to due process
d)
5th Amendment and the Freedom form double jeopardy
86.
What Freedom is cover under the 8th Amendment ?
a)
Right to a speedy trial
b)
Freedom to not testify against oneself
c)
Freedom of Religion
d)
Freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
87.

Which circumstance is protected by the First Amendment?

a)

freedom to vote at the age of eighteen

b)

right to send threatening letters to public officials

c)

freedom to submit a petition to the government

d)

right to have a fair trial in a reasonable amount of time

88.

Read the following description and answer the question below.

A talk radio personality makes a statement blaming society’s problems on a certain group of citizens and suggesting that listeners use violence toward the blamed group.

Why would there be a need to restrict the First Amendment right to free speech in this scenario

a)

because these are troubling ideas

b)

because it divides popular opinion

c)

because it threatens public safely

d)

because these are untrue statements

89.

Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue

to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?

a)

Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.

b)

Citizens are protected against unfair trials.

c)

Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.

d)

Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.

90.
Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
91.
Which amendment gives you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
92.
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
93.
What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?
a)
no illegal search and seizure
b)
the right for cops to come into your house unnannounced
c)
no illegal gambling in your house
d)
no illegal cruel and unusual punishments
94.
What does the word "amend" mean?
a)
add to
b)
change
c)
make better
d)
make worse
95.
The First 10 Amendments are referred to as
a)
The Super 10
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Rights and Responsibilities
d)
People's Rights
96.
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances
a)
Amendment 3
b)
Amendment 1
c)
Amendment 7
d)
Amendment 5
97.
This amendment requires that police officers obtain a search warrant before they search a home for evidence when investigating a crime. 
a)
6th
b)
5th
c)
4th
d)
15th
98.

To which of the following is citizenship most similar?

a)

a permission slip for a field trip

b)

a ticket to a concert

c)

a membership in a club

d)

a diploma from a school

99.

What is one major difference between the responsibility to pay taxes and the responsibility to vote?

a)

citizens who vote don't have to pay taxes

b)

citizens must pay taxes every year, but only vote once a year

c)

all citizens have to vote, but only adults have to pay taxes

d)

all citizens must pay taxes but voting is only encouraged

100.

Which city is most likely to be the birthplace of a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

New York, NY

b)

Sulphur, LA

c)

Seattle, WA

d)

Belfast, Ireland

101.
In the United States, most naturalized citizens are Americans who:
a)
were born outside the US to foreign-born parents
b)
do not have to US passports for international travel
c)
had one American parent and one foreign-born parent at birth
d)
were adopted at birth by American parents in a foreign country
102.
What was the main reason the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution?
a)
to define the rights and freedoms of citizens clearly
b)
to clarify the federal government's position on state's rights
c)
to address the country's position on the slave trade
d)
to identify the characteristics of the American citizen
103.
Why do American men 18 years or older have to register with the Selective Service?
a)
so the local court system can call on them to sit for jury duty
b)
so that the state colleges can tell them about financial aid programs
c)
so the federal government can contact them in case of a draft
d)
so that the state-based political campaigns can get them to vote
104.

What is a citizen?

a)

member of a country who has rights and responsibilities

b)

being apart of a country and having rights and responsibilities under the law

c)

to show your are true to your country and respect it and have allegiance

105.

Where can you usually find the rights of citizens?

a)

in the country's national anthem

b)

in the country's national pledge

c)

in the country's constitution

d)

in the country's mission and vision

106.
A member of a community is called a 
a)
president
b)
mayor
c)
citizen
d)
teacher
107.
One of our most important responsibilities as citizens is to 
a)
wash our cars
b)
sleep
c)
clean our houses
d)
vote
108.

The citizen obligation or duty of 18 year old males registering with the Selective Service System reflects on which of the following obligations?

a)

defending the nation

b)

serving on juries

c)

performing community services duties

d)

paying taxes

109.
________ is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen.
a)
Naturalization
b)
Immigration
c)
Law of blood
d)
Law of soil

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