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WorksheetsThe American Constitution
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 17mins
How does the system of checks and balances protect people?
It keeps any of the branches from overpowering the other so as not to destroy the rights of people.
It keeps any of the branches from fighting so the people are safe.
It keeps ONE branch in power and destroys the rights of people.
It keeps ALL branches in power so as to destroy the rights of people.
The branch of government that suggests laws and carries out the laws made by Congress. Its leader is the president.
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
The branch of government that makes laws for the country. It is made up of the Congress.
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
This branch of government makes sure laws are constitutional. It is made up of the Supreme Court with 9 justices and many other courts.
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Who was nicknamed the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Which compromise, pulling elements from the Virginia and New Jersey plans, concerned how many representatives the states would have in Congress?
The Great Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise
The Commerce Compromise
The Intolerable Compromise
The New Jersey Plan was supported by _____ states and the Virginia Plan was supported by _____ states
new; old
large; small
Yankee; Confederate
small; large
Which of the following statements best represents the ideas Alexander Hamilton contributed during the writing of the Constitution?
He argued for putting an end to the practice of enslaving people
he suggested that a list of rights for citizens be added to any constitution
he favored creating a strong federal government along with a national bank
he proposed a compromise so that both small and large states would have representation.
The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it---
Contains ideas from Enlightenment philosophers
includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled
outlines the requirements for being President of the United States
list the grievances the American colonists had against the British King.
George Washington served the newly formed United States as the---
President
Vice president
Secretary of State
Federalist candidate
What is an amendment?
A change or addition
An introduction or statement of purpose
A formal meeting called for a special purpose
A belief or judgement of an individual group
The ____ amendment is often considered the most important important. It protects freedom of religion, freedom of assembly (meeting), the right to petition, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech
1st
5th
21st
18th
Why is freedom of the press important for a healthy democracy?
It allows people to send letters to the government
It allows TV, radio, websites, and newspapers to freely share information with the American people and monitor the government
It allows people to meet in groups and discuss important matters
It allows people to say anything they want
In what American city was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
Boston
Annapolis
New York
Who was George Washington's "right hand man"?
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
John Laurens
What were the set of essays defending the Constitution, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay?
Common Sense
The Federalist Papers
The Preamble
The Declaration of Independence
True or False: You must house and feed soldiers during peacetime if the government asks you to.
True
False
True or False: If someone cannot afford a lawyer, the court must appoint one for them.
True
False
Law enforcement can enter your home at any time for any reason.
True
False
Only if they have a warrant signed by a judge
Only if they explain their reason
True or False: According to the 2nd Amendment, you are allowed to own a handgun, as long as you are over 18, have a permit, and the gun is properly registered to you.
True
False
True or False: If someone goes to trial for a crime, it is okay if there is no jury present.
True
False
