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WorksheetsU.S. Constitution Pre/Post
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
The criticism at the time of ratification was that the Constitution did not guarantee the protection of individual rights. How was this solved?
Adding the process of admendments
Weakening the powers of the national government
Adding a Bill of Rights
Requiring the states to adopt a bill of rights for their own constitutions.
In what city did the Constitutional Convention meet?
Philadelphia
Annapolis
New York
Boston
The war in which the colonies won their independence was called
French and Indian War
Revolutionary War
Civil War
Boston Tea Party
What document did the Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
Which compromise is referred to as the Great Compromise?
2 house legislature established
Counted slaves as 3/5 of a person
Established the 3 branches of government
Established a President
The Constitution needed the approval of how many states before it could go into effect?
7
5
9
13
Power in the U.S. government is divided among
2 branches
3 branches
2 houses
3 houses
How is representation in the House of Representatives determined?
By the population of the state
Each state has the same amount
Governor of the state uses a special formula
Each state's legislature detemines the number
Which government body has the right to draw up impeachment charges?
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Electoral College
What is the officer called who presides over the House of Representatives?
President
President pro tempore
Speaker
Chairman
The House of Representatives and the Senate together are called?
Supreme Court
Congress
Cabinet
Electoral College
How long is the term of office for a Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Life
How long is the term of office for a U.S. Representative?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Life
What is the total number of U.S. Senators?
435
453
100
50
Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Vice President
The section of the Constitution that give Congress the power to pass all laws that are "necessary and proper" to fulfill its duties is called the
Elastic Clause
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Judicial Review
What are unlisted powers but deemed necessary called?
implied powers
reserved powers
enumerated powers
federalism
Who is in line to take over the Presidency after the Vice President?
president pro tempore
Speaker of the House
Attorney General
Secretary of State
How long is the term of a Supreme Court justice?
2 years
4 years
6 years
life
The title of the President when associated with the military is
Chief Executive
Commander in Chief
Chief of Military
Chief Legislator
Who presides over the impeachment trial of a President?
Vice President
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
Attorney General
What is the minimum age to be elected President?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old
When does the President take the oath of office?
January 3
January 20
1st Tuesday in November
1st Monday in January
Which one of the following is not a type of federal court?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Court
Divorce Court
The President of the U.S. does not have the power to
declare war
negotiate treaties
appoint Cabinet members
veto bills
How long is the term if the President and Vice President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
life
If a person is found guilty at an impeachment trial what happens or may happen?
removed from office
may be brought before other courts
banned from holding public offices
all answers are possibilities
What is the highest court in the United States?
U.S. District Court
Appellate Court
People's Court
Supreme Court
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as
the Bill of Rights
the Preamble
the Articles
Freedom Rights
Currently, how many amendments are part of the U.S. Constitution?
10
15
27
50
Which one of the following is NOT protected by the 1st amendment?
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom of the press
freedom for the pursuit of happiness
Amendment 5 guarantees that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime if found not guilty the first time. This is called. . .
extradition
double jeopardy
treason
slander
What does quartering of troops mean?
Putting forts or arsenals in only a few states
Placing soldiers on public lands in the states
Placing soldier in private homes
Housing soldiers in areas where citizens may meet
What must police have in order to forcibly search your house or personal belongings?
subpoena
search warrant
writ of habeas corpus
indictment
How can you be forced to appear as a witness in court?
by a subpoena
by a warrant
by extradition
by an indictment
What happens if you cannot afford a lawyer?
too bad
you will have to represent yourself in court
one will be provided for you
you must make payments to the court
What country did we fight against for our independence?
Great Britain
France
Spain
Canada
Where is one of the places fighting first took place between the Americans and the British?
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia
Annapolis
Lexington
What was the title of the pamphlet that influenced many people in favor of complete independence?
Continental Press
Independence Nonsense
Common Sense
Revolutionary Times
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
3 of every 5 "other persons" would be counted for taxation and representation
3/5 of the states were needed to ratify the Constitution
3/5 of the population determines the number of representatives
To be President you need 3/5 of the Electoral College votes
Congress is divided into
2 branches
3 branches
2 houses
3 houses
Which of the following is not one of the branches of government
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Military
Which one of the following is NOT an unalienable right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Pursuit of Happiness
Education
Liberty
Supporters of the Constitution were known as
Patriots
Federalists
Rebels
Minutemen
Which of the following is not included in the Preamble?
to form a more perfect union
to promote the pursuit of happiness
to provide for the common defense
to establish justice
The Preamble begins with
When in the course of human events. . .
We the citizens need to form . . .
As the people of the United States . . .
We the people of the United States . . .
What was the name of the 2 plans proposed to help establish the Congress?
New York & Rhode Island Plan
New Jersey & Virginia Plan
Georgia & Delaware Plan
Massachusetts & Carolina Plan
How often is a census taken?
Every 5 years
Every 2 years
Every 10 years
Every presidential election
During an election, what fraction of Senators can be re-elected or newly elected?
Two-thirds
One-third
Three-fifths
Majority
How is the number of Senator's in the Senate determined?
By each state's population
Each state's legislature determines the number
Each state is allowed 2
There is a special formula to determine each state's number of Senators
Which government body acts as the jury during an impeachment trial?
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Electoral College
What is it called when the President refuses to sign a bill into law?
Right of Refusal
Veto
Presidential Review
Legislative Bargaining
What is the officer called who presides over the Senate when the Vice President is not in attendance?
President
Speaker
President pro tempore
Chairman
What is the total number of members in the House of Representatives?
435
453
100
50
If the Electoral College cannot determine a Presidential winner, whom does the decision go to?
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
What is the name given to the process by which court interpret the meaning of the Constitution?
Constitutional Review
Writ of certiorari
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
Who actually elects the President?
the Electoral College
the majority of the citizens who vote
the legislatures of the various states
the majority of the House and Senate
Who presides over the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
the President
Attorney General
Judge Judy
What powers are set aside for the states and people called?
implied powers
reserved powers
enumerated powers
federalism
What vote is necessary to find an official guilty at an impeachment trial?
majority
unanimous
one-third
two-thirds
The main job of the President is
to direct the actions of congressional committees
to interpret the Constitution
to make laws
to enforce the laws
The supreme law of the land is
a state's constitution
a law passed by Congress
a U.S. treaty
the U.S. Constitution
Of the following, which one contains offices that are ALL parts of the executive branch
President, Vice President, Chief Justice
President, Attorney General, Speaker of the House
President pro tempore, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State
President, Vice President, Cabinet
The Electoral College was established because
the founding fathers wanted to keep the common people from making a mistake.
the founding fathers wanted a longer election period
the founding fathers wanted to confuse the American people.q
the founding fathers wanted to make sure their candidate was elected.
How is the number of electors for each state determined?
Same as the number of senators a state has
Same as the number of Representatives a state has
Same as the number of people in a state
Same as the number of Senators plus Representatives a state has
Number of terms a president may serve
2
3
4
5
What is bail?
Money put up to get out of jail and guarantee the accused will show up for trial
Any crime in which life in prison or the death penalty is possible
a very serious crime
A jail term
What does suffrage mean?
women's rights
the right to vote
a payment required to vote
the right of the government to take your land
What does lame duck mean?
a newly elected official
an officeholder who has been re-elected
an injured bird
an officeholder who has failed to be re-elected but whose term is not yet over.
What is a poll tax?
money paid to cross certain bridges
taxes paid by Polish people
taxes paid to drive a car
a tax paid to be able to vote
How can changes to the Constitution be made?
by adding laws
by adding amendments
by adding Articles
the Constitution cannot be changed
Who presents the national budget?
Congress
Speaker of the House
President
both President and Congress
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention's meetings?
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Who is considered to be the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
Who is credited as being the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Nicholas Cage
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Military
Executive
Which branch makes the laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Military
Executive
Which branch carries out or enforces the laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Military
Executive
When does the President of the Senate get to vote?
Always
Never
In case of a tie
When there isn't enoug people
Which one of the following is not a power of Congress?
to declare war
to tax
to establish post offices
to set up school systems
What happens if a Senate seat becomes vacant during a term?
nothing, the seat remains vacant
the governor of the state calls for a special election
the governor of the state make a temporary appointment until next election
the president appoints someone to fill the seat
What vote is necessary for Congress to override a President's veto?
majority vote
one-third
two-thirds
unanimous
Once a bill has been given to the President, how long does he/she have to consider it?
10 calendar days
10 working days
one month
unlimited time
A special interest group that meet with and seek to influence lawmakers are known as
Class
Lobby
Posse
Entourage
Maximum number of years a person may serve as President?
4
8
10
life
Number of Supreme Court justices
3
5
9
11
Cabinet position that handles foreign affairs
Secretary of State
Secretary of Homeland Defense
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Human Services
Cabinet position that handles war plans
Attorney General
Secretary of Homeland Defense
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of the Military
Cabinet position that is over the Secret Service
Attorney General
Secretary of Human Services
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Homeland Security
Cabinet position that is the Chief Legal Officer
Attorney General
Secretary of Human Services
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Homeland Security
The Bill of Rights were written as part of the original Constitution
True
False
People who live in the District of Columbia do not get to vote in national elections since they are not a state.
True
False
Before the 12th amendment, whoever received the most votes was President and whoever received the second highest vote total was Vice President.
True
False
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13
14
15
19
Which amendment established an income tax?
14
15
16
26
Which amendment says there is freedom of religion, press, assembly and petition?
1
2
3
5
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
15
18
19
21
Which amendment was the prohibition of alcoholic beverages?
16
18
19
21
Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms
1
2
3
5
Which amendment repealed prohibition?
13
16
18
21
