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WorksheetsEnd of year competition
Total questions: 125
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
The first attempt at writing a constitution of the United States was called _____________________--
Articles of Confederation
Preamble
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
The main job of the legislative branch
determine if laws are unconstitutional
veto laws
write laws
approve laws made by the President
Pete and Sally are visiting Canada from the United States where they were born. During their vacation Sally gave birth to their new son Herbert. Who are citizens of the United States?
Pete and Sally
Sally
Herbert and Sally
Sally, Pete, and Herbert
In the country of Waddleloo, the President Penguinella treats her people fairly. She has created homeless shelters and Soup Kitchens to serve the less fortunate citizens of Waddleloo. Penguinella follows the law like all of her citizens and is loved by her people. What type of government systems is represented above?
Limited
Unlimited
Both limited and unlimited
What branch of the government has the ability to declare war, confirm cabinet nominations, and impeach justices?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Olive Branch
In the destruction of earth, Thanos and his Infinity Gauntlet snapped away thousands of US citizens. Captain America is considering torturing Thanos for this violent acts. Captain America would be violating what Bill of Rights Amendment?
Amendment 4
Amendment 10
Amendment 8
Amendment 1
Post Malone was on tour and on his way to his next concert in Denver he was stopped by police. Without probable cause or a warrant the cops searched the tour bus for anything to use against him in a court of law. What amendment protects them from that search?
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
Amendment 6
Amendment 10
Which branch of the government carries out (enforces) the laws?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Treaty Branch
Executive Branch
How many total people are in the U.S. Senate?
435
9
100
50
Which branch has the power to impeach the President and override a veto?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Jackson Martin George Branch
How old do you have to be vote?
16
21
13
18
Which branch has the power to impeach the President and override a veto?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Jackson Martin George Branch
Groot was found with Rocket Raccoon peacefully protesting for equal pay for all. They were arrested in Washington D.C. by the police for protesting. As aliens what Bill of Right Amendment has been violated?
Amendment 1
Amendment 3
Amendment 7
Amendment 10
Baby Yoda was seized from the Mandalorian on his trip to Disneyland. Baby Yoda was taken without a warrant after Mando was questioned about his blaster. He pleaded that the Bill of Rights protected people from unlawful searches and seizures. What amendment was he referring to?
Amendment 3
Amendment 8
Amendment 4
Amendment 6
attending government meetings, signing a petition, and contacting representatives are all protected by which Constitutional Amendment?
If you are over 18, you have the responsibility to...
consequence
tax
jury
vote
Which right means you can say whatever you want?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Assembly
Which are you inalienable rights? The rights that no one can take away from you. (Hint: choose more than one answer!)
Life
Pursuit of Happiness
Education
Kicking people
Liberty
You have the right to get an education, so it is your responsibility to...
skip school
be lazy and not turn in your work
run up and down the hallways
be at school on time, ready to learn
In this type of democracy, we elect (vote for) a representative.
Representative Democracy
Democracy
Direct Democracy
Flag Democracy
I saw a car driving above the speed limit. That person is breaking a...
nothing
rule
law
class dance party
Without these, the classroom and school would be unsafe.
laws
what are you talking about?
rules
NOTHING
We elect our leaders (representatives) by doing this...
making laws
voting
being mean
pointing at one person
What are the three levels of government? Choose all three before clicking submit.
federal
school
state
Canada
local
All Americans have the right to be treated equally. This is called...
Diversity
Democracy
Liberty
Equality
What are three ways that have helped this nation be diverse? Make sure you choose all three!
food
water
music
clothing
houses
What are the three purposes of government?
make laws
carry out laws
be rude to it's citizens
determine if laws have been broken
decide if people are being nice to each other
What are ways to be a good citizen?
pick up trash on the floor
be kind to everyone
cheat in games and on tests
tell the truth
vote
What are ways to be a good citizen?
ask before borrowing things
be responsible
follow all the laws
follow all the rules
pay your taxes
Vote, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to a fair trial are all example of __________.
Responsibilities of U.S. Citizen
Rights of U.S. Citizen
Vote, follow laws, jury duty, pay taxes are all examples of ____________.
Rights of a U.S. Citizen
Responsibilities of U.S. Citizen
The first ten amendments are know as ________.
Voting Amendments
The U.S Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Articles that explain the legislative branch in the Constitution
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and Due Process are granted in the Bill of Rights
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
enforcing laws
serving jury
pay taxes
voting
What makes the Constitution a living document?
Only Supreme Court justices are allowed to add amendments.
It states that Supreme Court justices are appointed for life.
It can be changed over time.
Its authors are still living.
The amendment process
requires only the President's approval
Has allowed thousands of amendments to be added to Constitution
Requires the majority of US Congress and state legislators to approve before ratifying
What branch of government is able to propose an amendment?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
All of the branches
What is protected by the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th amendments?
Freedom of Speech
Voting Rights
Due Process
Freedom of Religion
The 23rd amendment _______________________.
banned poll taxes that some states used
lowered the voting age to 18 years.
granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.
The 24th amendment _______________________.
banned poll taxes that some states used
lowered the voting age to 18 years.
granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.
The 26th amendment _______________________.
banned poll taxes that some states used
lowered the voting age to 18 years.
granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.
The 15th amendment _________________.
granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.
granted women the right to vote.
granted African American men the right to vote.
The 15th amendment _________________.
granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.
granted women the right to vote.
granted African American men the right to vote.
The 19th amendment _________________.
granted Washington D.C. residents representation in the electoral college.
granted women the right to vote.
granted African American men the right to vote.
Read and decide whether the action below is fair or a violation of due process.
In a local shop, a shopkeeper sees that Sam is wearing a great watch- the kind he sells in his store for $100. He calls the police, who take the watch from Sam and send him to jail. The court tells him that he has the right to not testify against himself.
Fair
Violation
Read and decide whether the action below is fair or a violation of due process.
Lewis gets arrested for driving without a license. He says that it was an emergency and really
needed to get to the hospital. The police tell him that doesn’t matter. Lewis asks to talk to a lawyer and the police allows him to do so.
Fair
Violation
Read and decide whether the action below is fair or a violation of due process.
Juanita is arrested and charged with shoplifting. She goes to trial and is found innocent. A few
months later, the police find absolute proof that she shoplifted from the store. She was tried for the same crime twice.
Fair
Violation
Government where people directly or through representatives exercise their rights through elections
Legislative Branch
Democracy
Patriot
Senate
Love of one’s country
Bill
Judicial Branch
Civics
Patriot
A fair treatment of all citizens
Rights
Civics
Executive Branch
Senate
Rules enforced by government which inform citizens what they may or may not do
Bill
House of Representatives
Laws
Democracy
Study of dealing with the rights and duties of citizens
Civics
Bill
Senate
Patriot
“Senior” or “upper” house of representatives in which state has two representatives (A group of people in the Legislative Branch)
House or Representatives
Senate
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Lower house of Congress which the number of each state’s representatives is based on its population (A group of people in the Legislative Branch)
Rights
Party
Civics
House of Representatives
A group that shares the same ideas about government
Democracy
Laws
Civics
Party
First draft of a law
Civics
Bill
Party
Patriot
Part of the government, headed by the President that carries out laws
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Civics
law making part of the government
Legislative Branch
Civics
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Part of the government that interprets the laws through legal cases
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative branch
Civics
Which of the options below qualify as citizen responsibilities?
(you have a choice to do them)
Voting
serving on juries
freedom of religion
participating in military service
paying taxes
Which of the options below qualify as citizen rights?
(you DO NOT have a choice to do them)
freedom of religion
no unreasonable search and seizure
no cruel and unusual punishment
freedom of speech
sit on a jury
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
apply for a work visa
charge for living in the United States
protect the rights of its citizens
dictate who is president
What are the Bill of Rights?
first 10 Civil Rights amendments of the constitution
10 of the most important amendments of the constitution.
10 new laws that were passed in the 1960s
last 10 amendments of the constitution
first 10 amendments of the constitution
Which of the definitions below describes the Due Process of Law?
innocent until proven guilty
innocence is the only option
someone accused of a crime has the right to a legal process that is fair and intentional
being accused of a crime
How does the U.S. Constitution protect a citizen's rights by due process?
It establishes a list of rules that police and government officials may choose to follow
It establishes a executive branch of government (president) and sets up legal process that is applied to people accused on the crime.
It establishes a legislative branch of government (Senate) and sets up legal process that is applied to people accused on the crime.
It establishes a judicial branch of government (courts) and sets up legal process that is applied to people accused on the crime.
What is another way to explain an amendment to the Constitution?
typing up the Constitution
removal of items to the Constitution
additions or changes to the Constitution
Ruining the Constitution
What is a framer of the Constitution?
Someone who made the frame for the Constitution
One of the original writers
Someone accused of ruining the constitution
A person who framed another U.S. citizen during the time the Constitution was being written
What fraction is needed to make a change to the Constitution?
2/3 of the members of both the House of Representatives (100 members) and the Senate (235 members)
2/3 of the members of both the House of Representatives (235 members) and the Senate (100 members)
2/3 of the members of both the House of Representatives (2350 members) and the Senate (1000 members)
1/2 of the members of both the House of Representatives (235 members) and the Senate (100 members)
Why was the amendment process deliberately designed to be difficult?
the framers of the Constitution recognized that for the government to function well, the basic foundations of our government should be unstable
the framers of the Bill of Rights recognized that for the government to function well, the basic foundations of our government should be stable
the framers of the Constitution recognized that for the government to function well, the basic foundations of our government should be stable
the framers of the Bill of Rights recognized that for the government to function well, the basic foundations of our government should be unstable
What was the 15th amendment?
Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old
Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote
Citizens in the U.S could not be denied the right to vote
granted African American/Black men the right to vote
Can't deny right to vote because of gender
What was the 19th amendment?
Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old
Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote
Citizens in the U.S could not be denied the right to vote
granted African American/Black men the right to vote
Can't deny right to vote because of gender
What was the 23rd amendment?
Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old
Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote
residents of Washington, D.C. gained representatives in electoral college, which allowed them to vote for president
granted African American/Black men the right to vote
Can't deny right to vote because of gender
What was the 24th amendment?
Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old
Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote
residents of Washington, D.C. gained representatives in electoral college, which allowed them to vote for president
granted African American/Black men the right to vote
Can't deny right to vote because of gender
What was the 26th amendment?
Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old
Eliminated poll taxes as a requirement to vote
residents of Washington, D.C. gained representatives in electoral college, which allowed them to vote for president
granted African American/Black men the right to vote
Can't deny right to vote because of gender
The United States of America practices what form of government?
Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Oligarchy
Communism
How old do you have to be to vote in local elections?
16
17
18
19
North Korea is an example of which type of government?
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
Dictatorship
The United Kingdom is an example of which type of government?
Absolute monarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Direct democracy
Representative democracy
What is one example of a civic responsibility?
Bashing both Trump and Clinton
Voting and deciding how to vote
eating healthy foods
Not wearing deoderant
What is one example of a civic responsibility?
Obeying the laws
brushing your hair and combing your teeth
Buying Mr. Stanford a coffee
Cleaning the classroom
Freedoms guaranteed to all citizens in the constitution.
Responsibilities
Representative
Rights
Civics
