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Constitution, Preamble & Bill of Rights

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Preamble

2.

The first three words of the preamble, "We the people..." established the principle of _______________________.

a)

consent of the governed

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

natural law

3.

The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.

a)

insure domestic tranquility

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

promote the general welfare

d)

secure the blessings of liberty

4.

Article 1 of the Constitution establishes the _____________ branch. This branch ___________ ___.

a)

Executive/ Enforces laws

b)

Legislative/ Passes Laws

c)

Judicial/ Passes Laws

d)

Presidential/ Executes Laws

5.

Q3. Article III (3) established the ___________ Branch to interpret the law and settle disputes between the ___________.

a)

Judicial/ Sates

b)

Parliamentary/ Amendments

c)

Executive/ Justices

d)

Congressional/ Laws

6.

Article V (5) establishes the process for _______________________.

a)

Ratifying the Constitution

b)

Electing the President

c)

Amending the Constitution

d)

Deciding who has more power

7.

What does Article VII (7) establish?

a)

The Constitution is Supreme

b)

How to ratify the Constitution

c)

How to amend the Constitution

d)

Relationships between the states

8.

Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?

a)

Right to an education

b)

Right to bear arms

c)

Freedom of press

d)

Right to privacy

9.

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

a)

the neighbors sign a petition.

b)

a judge issues a warrant.

c)

the chief of police gives permission.

d)

they have a written note from your mother.

10.

The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be

a)

tried for the same crime twice.

b)

forced to give evidence against himself or herself.

c)

deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law.

d)

all of the above

11.

Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?

a)

8th Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

2nd Amendment

12.

Which amendment protects us against cruel punishments?

a)

6th Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

13.

Which amendment gives us the right to a fair and speedy trial?

a)

6th Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment