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Constitution Practice Quiz 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The U.S. Constitution was established in

a)

1790, after the states ratified the Constitution.

b)

1800, before the Louisiana Purchase.

c)

1860, just before the Civil War.

d)

1960, as part of the Civil Rights Movement.

2.

To override a presidential veto, there must be a vote by Congress (both houses) of

a)

9/10

b)

3/5

c)

3/4

d)

2/3

3.

The Supreme Court Justice must have

a)

good hygiene.

b)

good behavior.

c)

a good legal background.

d)

unbiased opinions.

4.

A good citizen

a)

buys property, has a job,

b)

sends their children to school, is nice on an airplane, and feeds their animals.

c)

votes, obeys the laws, and stays informed on issues.

d)

goes to Disneyland to help the US economy.

5.

The principal of division of power and responsibilities between the federal, state, and local governments is called

a)

individual rights.

b)

limited government.

c)

popular sovereignty.

d)

federalism.

6.

Having only the power provided by the Constitution or other government pact represents the principle of

a)

limited government.

b)

individual rights.

c)

King George type powers.

d)

popular sovereignty.

7.

U.S. citizens vote on government leaders to represent them in government, representing which principle?

a)

limited government.

b)

checks and balances.

c)

political parties.

d)

republicanism.

8.

This speaker of the House is unique as the first Californian, woman, mother, and grandmother to serve in this capacity, although is has not always been easy for this individual?

a)

Senator Dianne Feinstein.

b)

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi.

c)

Congressmember Chuck Schumer.

d)

Congressmember Norma Torres.

9.

The father of the U.S. Constitution is

a)

John Adams.

b)

George Washington.

c)

James Madison.

d)

Benjamin Franklin.

10.

Government power is divided among the branches and power is limited by each branch having some power over the other's actions by the system of

a)

checks and balances.

b)

separation of powers.

c)

guidelines in the preamble.

d)

individual rights.

11.

This type of governmental leader wants all control of the their country and their people?

a)

university professor

b)

governor

c)

dictator

d)

ASB president

12.

The U.S. Constitution was ratified by the original 13 colonies. Ratified means to

a)

review and consider

b)

to adopt or approve

c)

reject or deny

d)

teach and learn

13.

The Great Compromise was helped along by the authors of the

a)

Bill of Rights that ensured people's rights would be protected.

b)

19th amendment giving women the right to vote.

c)

pact regarding slavery issues.

d)

New Jersey and Virginia plans for the Legislative Branch.

14.

When citizens vote it leads to a strong

a)

authoritarian government.

b)

economic system.

c)

educational system in every community.

d)

democracy in our country.

15.

The separation of powers between the three branches of government is meant to keep

a)

one person or a group of people from becoming tyrants or acting illegally.

b)

the president and vice president from fighting over power.

c)

the House and the Senate in agreement.

d)

power in the right hands.