WorksheetsConstitution B
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are key principles of the U.S. Constitution? Select ALL that apply.
individual rights
unlimited government
federalism
checks and balances
The goal of the Framers of the Constitution was to establish a limited government, in which the powers of government are
uncontrolled
never checked
strictly defined
unrepresented
What are enumerated powers of the Congress according to the Constitution? Select ALL that apply.
maintain the armed forces
create federal courts
carry out criminal justice
regulate trade
How does the Constitution provide for the separation of powers?
by separating the powers of the state and federal governments
by limiting the powers of senators and representatives
by providing concurrent powers of the state and federal governments
by separating the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government
Which entity has the power to interpret the Constitution and decide whether or not actions by the legislative and executive branches are allowed?
the Congress
the Supreme Court
the president
the states
Which freedoms and rights are addressed in the Bill of Rights? Select ALL that apply.
freedom of religion
right to a public trial by jury
freedom to assemble
right to become a citizen
The Constitution has changed over time as a result of formal
government
sovereignty
separation
amendment
What are ways to make a formal proposal to amend the Constitution? Select ALL that apply.
Congress can make a formal proposal by a two-thirds’ vote.
The president can make a formal proposal by executive order
Two thirds of the states can make a formal proposal.
States can call a convention to make a formal proposal
How has amending the Constitution brought significant changes to the nation? Select ALL that apply.
by extending voting rights to women
by ensuring that African American men can vote
by establishing checks and balances
by outlawing poll taxes
What is a way that the Constitution has changed other than by formally amending it?
The president has changed the Constitution through executive orders.
The Congress has passed laws to change the Constitution
The language of the Constitution has been subject to different interpretations.
The Supreme Court has replaced several articles of the Constitution.
What are the three branches of the federal government? Select ALL that apply.
judicial
legislative
congressional
executive
The number of representatives from each state in the House is based on the state’s
population
economic power
area in square miles
location
How many senators does each state send to Congress?
1
3
2
4
Which branch of the federal government makes the nation’s laws?
executive
legistative
judicial
presedential
What powers are given to the president by the Constitution? Select ALL that apply
to determine if laws are constitutional
to direct foreign policy
to be commander-in-chief of the military
to carry out the laws passed by Congress
What is the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review?
to pass laws proposed by Congress or the president
to negotiate treaties with other nations
to determine whether legislative or executive actions violate the Constitution
to authorize the spending of all money proposed by members of Congress
What is the right of due process?
the ability of a person born in another country to become a citizen
the freedom to petition the government to have a new law passed
the freedom to have a certain religion or political beliefs that the majority do not have
the established procedures a government must follow in taking action against a citizen
A person who was born in another country can become a citizen through a process called
citizenship review
naturalization
openess
pluralism
What are the basic freedoms outlined in the First Amendment to the Constitution? Select ALL that apply.
freedom of the press
freedom of religion
freedom to vote
freedom of assembly
What are duties of citizenship? Select ALL that apply
join the military at 18
sit on a jury if called
obey the law
pay taxes owed
