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WorksheetsThe Constitution Assessment Prep
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Preamble
According to the Preamble, the authority of the federal government comes from the ___.
electoral college
states
people
President
The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.
provide for the common defense
insure domestic tranquility
form a more perfect union
secure the blessings of liberty
The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.
establish justice
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
insure domestic tranquility
The Preamble lists the ___ of the United States Constitution.
grievances
unalienable rights
purposes
weaknesses
The promise from the Preamble that describes the unity of our States is ___.
form a more perfect union
secure the blessings of liberty
promote the general welfare
establish justice
The first three words of the preamble, "We the people..." established the principle of _______________________.
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
What are the 2 parts of our Congress?
The President and the Vice President
House of Representatives and the Senate
Pinky and the Brain
Judicial Branch and Executive Branch
What Branch of Government creates laws?
The President
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Check and Balances
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Declare if laws are constitutional
Enforce laws
Make laws
Calling Batman
Who can veto a law?
Vice President
Coach Cross
Supreme Court
President
What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch called?
Congress Court
Judge Judy
County Court
Supreme Court
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Local Police
Legislative Branch
What does 'Veto' mean?
Permission
Danny DeVito
To reject
Ratify
This house of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state
House of Representatives
Senate
President
Supreme Court
A proposed law is called a _______________
veto
congress
bill
unconstitutional
When the President rejects a bill, refuses to sign it, and sends it back to Congress it is called a/an _______________.
veto
congress
bill
unconstitutional
What are the 2 requirements to get elected to the Senate?
25 years old & live in the state you represent
25 years old & citizen for 9 years
30 years old & citizen for 7 years
30 years old & live in the state you represent
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years
Live in the state to be represented
U.S. Senator
Governor of Florida
President of the United States
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 30
Citizen at least 9 years
Live in the state to be represented
U.S. Senator
Florida Governor
President of the United States
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Be at least 35
A natural born citizen
Reside in the US for 14 years
Which amendment protects your rights to be searched and have things taken from you with a warrant?
Amendment Three
Amendment Four
Amendment Five
Amendment Seven
Which amendment gives you the right to trial by jury?
3
5
7
9
Forbids excessive fines as punishment (cruel and unusual)
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
Which one among the choices is an example of civic responsibility?
Freedom to not take a bath everyday
Playing basketball
Being informed about the current issues
Singing in a choir
Which one among the choices is an example of civic responsibility?
Sharing unverified news post in Facebook
Registering to vote
Buying in supermarket
Eating healthy food
Which one among the choices is an example of civic responsibility?
Following traffic laws
Waking up early every day
Cleaning the bedroom
Buying your friend lunch
Registering and voting for the elections is a
Requirement
Responsibility
To remove from office is known as ...
Impeach
Cast Off
Veto
Arrest
The power to tax is a...
state power
federal power
shared power
The power to issue licenses is a...
state power
federal power
shared power
The power to coin (make) money is a...
federal power
state power
shared power
Running elections is a...
federal power
state power
shared power
Declaring war is a...
Federal power
shared power
state power
The group that OFFICIALLY elects the President is the...
State lawmaking body
Supreme Court
Congress
electoral college
The number of electoral votes a state gets for a Presidential election depends on the state's...
population
position
support for the candidate
number of supreme court justices
The system when each branch of government can check on the other to keep our government balanced.
Checks and Balances
Federalism
The Preamble
The Congress
Which is an example of a Presidential check on Congress?
Override Vetoes
Can nominate Supreme Court Justices
Veto Bills
Can reject laws that are unconstitutional
Which is an example of The Supreme Court checking on the President?
Veto bills
Can reject treaties that are unconstitutional
Can reject laws that are unconstitutional
Can appoint justices
Which is an example of Congress checking on the President?
Approve appointments of the Supreme Court
Declare laws and treaties unconstitutional
Reject treaties
Can override vetoes
According to the electoral map, which state has the highest population?
Texas
Pennsylvania
Florida
New York
Which amendment says that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice? (double jeopardy)
6th Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
10th Amendment
