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Unit 2- Constitution

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Limiting the Powers of the other 2 branches of government is what?

a)

Not incuded in our Constitution

b)

A check and balance in our Constitution

c)

Only included in the VA Constitution

d)

Is included in our 3rd Amendment to the Constitution.

2.

Which goal is not stated in the Preamble?

a)

To promote the pursuit of happiness

b)

To form a more perfect union

c)

To establish justice

d)

To provide for a common defense

3.

All Virginia laws must agree with...

a)

The Virginia Constitution

b)

The US Constitution

c)

Both VA and US Constitutions

d)

Local laws

4.

Federalism means the devision of governmental powers between the national and state governments.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Why did the Founding Fathers allow for amending the constitution?

a)

Because our country is ever evolving.

b)

They did not set up a process for amending the Constitution

c)

They knew the Constitution was not a good document.

6.

Which is not included in the Bill of Rights?

a)

Free speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Fair trial

d)

Citizenship

7.

Who passes Constitution legislation at the state level?

a)

Virginia Senators

b)

Governor of Virginia

c)

Virginia voters

d)

Virginia General Assembly

8.

Freedom of Religion is what amendment

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

9.

The right to bear arms is what amendment?

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

10.

No quartering of soldiers is what amendment?

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

11.

Unreasonable search and seizure is what amendment?

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

12.

What part of the constitution begins with "We the People"?

a)

Article III

b)

Bill of Rigths

c)

Article V

d)

Preamble

13.

Which branch can override a veto?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

14.

Which branch can declare war?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

15.

Which branch makes sure laws are constitutional?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

16.

The Constitution gave more power to the national government. This is different than what earlier document?

a)

Declaration of Independance

b)

Charter of the VA co of London

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Magna Carta