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CRM 2.1 Establish a Gov't

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?

a)

the Articles

b)

the Amendments

c)

the Preamble

2.

and secure the blessings of liberty

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)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

3.

Promote the general welfare

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)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

4.
In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?
a)
The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
b)
The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
c)
Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.
d)
The people of Massachusetts.
5.

What is it called when three branches of government have their own distinct powers?

a)

checks and balances

b)

separation of powers

c)

natural law

d)

consent of the governed

6.
What Enlightenment idea did Montesquieu support?
a)
Right to a fair trial
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of Religion
d)
Separation of Powers
7.

Which branch has the power to impeach members of the executive and judicial branch?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

8.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
9.
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
10.
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
11.
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
12.

How are your rights still directly protected by today?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

English Bill of Rights

13.
Which of the following Constitutional principles require the government to follow its own rules?
a)
rule of law 
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
republicanism
d)
judicial review
14.
Which is a benefit of the rule of law?
a)
Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced.
b)
Government decisions are based on the will of the majority.
c)
Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies.
d)
Citizens are protected from arbitrary and oppressive uses of government power.
15.
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
a)
state of nature
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
transparency of institution
16.

Match with the meaning


In order to form a more perfect union

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

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

17.

The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.


Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

a)

Senate and President

b)

Supreme Court and President

c)

House of Representatives and Senate

d)

Supreme Court and House of Representatives

18.

What does impeach mean?

a)

To accuse the president of a crime

b)

To approve of a person the president wants to give a job to

c)

To declare war

d)

To say yes to a bill

19.

Which of the following are part of the 1st Amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Weapons

d)

Freedom of Press

e)

Freedom to Protest

20.

Ms. Butler's ability to wear a cross to school is protected by the freedom of

a)

speech

b)

religion

c)

protest

d)

press

e)

assembly

21.

You can protest in public against the government

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The Bill of Rights guarantees that all people shall be protected equally by the laws.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

How many amendments were originally approved or ratified by the states?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

27

d)

13

24.

What are the "five freedoms" written in the 1st Amendment?

a)

Speech, Press, Assemble, Remain Silent, Warrants

b)

Speech, Press, Jury, Assemble, Petition

c)

Religion, Speech, Press, Assemble, Petition

d)

Religion, Speech, Press, Bear Arms, Petition

25.

What is the best definition of the word Amendment?

a)

Change or Add

b)

Take away

c)

To make worst

d)

Against the law

26.

Which is NOT a right under the first amendment?

a)

petition

b)

speech

c)

religion

d)

riot

27.

Which first amendment right allows for a march and rally?

a)

religion

b)

press

c)

assembly

d)

speech

28.

During a routine traffic stop, the police officer searches a driver's car without a warrant. Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?

a)

Fifth Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

First Amendment

29.

A group of individuals are prohibited from practicing their religion freely. Which amendment protects the free exercise of religion?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

First Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Fourth Amendment

30.

A person is arrested for speaking out against the government. Which amendment protects the individual's freedom of speech?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

First Amendment

c)

Tenth Amendment

d)

Second Amendment