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Worksheets8.15D, 8.19B, 8.19C, 8.21B - The Constitution, etc.
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 24mins
What principle is shown in the picture?
popular sovereignty
republicanism
checks and balances
What principle is shown in the picture?
federalism
separation of power
checks and balances
What principle is shown in the picture?
federalism
republicanism
checks and balances
What principle is shown in the picture?
limited government
federalism
checks and balances
What principle is shown in the picture?
limited government
individual rights
popular sovereignty
What principle is shown in the picture?
checks and balances
separation of powers
federalism
What principle is shown in the picture?
separation of power
popular sovereignty
limited government
What principle is shown in the picture?
federalism
popular sovereignty
limited government
What principle is shown in the picture?
individual rights
republicanism
separation of powers
Which principle of the Constitution deals with the belief that people should be able to govern themselves and have the power?
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Which principle of the Constitution states that the power of the government must be restricted?
Republicanism
Limited Government
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Which principle of the Constitution deals with the federal government being broken into 3 separate, but equal, branches?
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
What are the 3 separate, but equal, branches of government known as? (SELECT THREE ANSWER CHOICES)
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Congressional Branch
Judicial Branch
Which principle of the Constitution gives each branch of government the ability to check, or control, the other two?
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism
Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?
Federalism
Republicanism
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
The principle of Federalism states that power is shared by the national and state governments.
True
False
putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
double trouble
harrassment
multiple jeopardy
double jeopardy
the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
double jeopardy
due diligence
due process
civil process
self-incrimination
giving testimony that can be used against someone accused of a crime
giving testimony that can be used against oneself
acting as your own attorney in court
providing testimony in a civil case rather than criminal
an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property
warrant
will
writ of habeas corpus
search permit
civil cases
disputes between two agencies of the government
disputes between people not in the military
disputes between people or businesses
disputes involving violent attacks
criminal case
a case between two people or businesses
a case accusing a person of breaking a law
a case between two people convicted of a crime
a case against a person already convicted of another crime
jury
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a court case based on the evidence presented
a group of people chosen to report on the facts of a court case to the media
a group of people chosen to defend a person accused of a crime in court
a group of people chosen to take notes on a case that a judge then uses to decide the outcome
Voting is most important because
citizens have a right to choose their leaders
ice cream and cookies need to be voted the best dessert in the world
we are honest when we vote
it shows respect to your country
Telling the government what you think by writing or signing a document is called...
the common good
petitioning the government
selective service system (SSS)
political participation
welfare
One of our most basic civic responsibilities is to -
eat vegetables
obey the law
speak two languages
Paying taxes -
is illegal
is optional
is an important civic responsibility
To protect the right to a trial by jury,
people must commit crimes
people must eat a healthy diet
citizens must serve when called (summoned)
We can let our leaders know our approval or disapproval by
participating in sports
committing crimes
voting for or against candidates or issues
Because votes affect government policy, citizens have a duty to -
eat more vegetables
read Harry Potter books
stay well informed about issues
Democracy needs people who are willing to -
serve as elected government officials
go to school 12 hours a day
tell others what to do
Which Freedom is this: 'the freedom to express your opinion publicly within the bounds of the law'
Speech
Assembly
Religion
Association
Movement
Freedom of Speech means being able to...
say whatever you want, whenever you want to.
write or publish whatever you want.
to express opinions publicly without government restraint or censorship.
Freedom of speech includes...
speaking in public
written communications
cartoons, performances and artworks
all of the above
Freedom of speech does NOT include...
hate speech and advocating violence
being able to criticize the government
being able to criticize other people
