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Chapter 3 - The Constitution

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 2hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The beginning of the Constitution is called...

a)

Ratification

b)

Preamble

c)

Chapter 1

d)

First Amendment

2.

First and failed plan for government for the United States of America

a)

the Mayflower Compact

b)

the Common Sense pamphlet

c)

the Treaty of Paris

d)

the Articles of Confederation

3.

In the Preamble, We the People means the ___.

a)

Constitution was written for all the people of the United States

b)

Constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.

c)

people who actually authored the constitution.

d)

people of Philadelphia

4.

The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.

a)

provide for the common defense

b)

insure domestic tranquility

c)

form a more perfect union

d)

secure the blessings of liberty

5.

The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.

a)

secure the blessings of liberty

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

insure domestic tranquility

d)

promote the general welfare

6.

The promise from the Preamble that mentions the idea of fairness is ___.

a)

promote the general welfare

b)

insure domestic tranquility

c)

establish justice

d)

provide for the common defense

7.

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

a)

establish justice

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

promote the general welfare

d)

insure domestic tranquility

8.
The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Constitutional Government
9.
Dividing the government into 3 specific branches is called?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Tri-Government Balance
c)
Pyramid of Power
d)
Separation of Powers
10.

The phrase that "No one is above the law" is known as what?

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

14th Amendment

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Checks and Balances

11.

In a popular sovereignty___________ are the source of the government authority.

a)

laws

b)

electricity

c)

people

d)

city hall

12.

Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -

a)

the Treaty of Paris

b)

the Affordable Care Act

c)

the U.S. Constitution

d)

the Declaration of Independence

13.

Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances?

a)

It makes it easy for one person or group to seize power.

b)

It prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout.

c)

It allows the executive branch the power to supervise the actions of the other two branches.

d)

It requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good.

14.

A special power delegated only to the Senate is

a)

passing Constitutional amendments

b)

ratification of all treaties and Presidential appointments

c)

introducing all revenue and tax bill

d)

bringing impeachment charges against the President or federal judges

15.

Which of these is a power of the Judicial branch?

a)

conduct foreign policy

b)

create and pass tax laws

c)

declare laws unconstitutional

d)

appoint federal judges

16.

Passed by Congress on September 25, 1789, The Bill of Rights are the

a)

Preamble

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

The Federalist Papers

d)

First 10 amendments of the Constitution

17.

The _____________________ branch has the power to make laws.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Deep State

18.

The _______________ Branch has the power to veto laws.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Deep State

19.

If a woman accused of a crime "pleads the Fifth Amendment," she is:

a)

Demanding a trial by combat

b)

demanding a trial by jury

c)

Demanding a attorney

d)

refusing to testify against herself in court.

20.

The ___________________ Branch interprets the laws based on the Constitution

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Deep State

21.

An amendment is

a)

When you add or alter part of a document

b)

When you reject a document

c)

When you remove something from a document

d)

When you reattach a document

22.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

because the Washington demanded it after he became President

b)

because the Federalists suggested before the Constitution was finished being created

c)

because the Anti-Federalists demanded it in order to ratify the constitution

d)

because the people revolted and demanded it after the Constitution was ratified

23.

the ability of the court system to interpret the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Federalism

d)

Cooperative Federalism

24.

people have the power through their votes

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Cooperative Federalism

d)

Checks and Balances system

25.

What was the name of America's first constitution?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The US Constitution

d)

The Ordinance of 1785

26.

Who is known as the "Father" of the US Constitution?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Stephen King

c)

James Madison

d)

William "Billy" Madison

27.
Which document guarantees freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Declaration of Sentiments
c)
Albany Plan of Union
d)
Federalist Papers
28.
By which process can the United States Constitution be changed?
a)
veto
b)
amendment
c)
resolution
d)
legislative hearing
29.
Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?
a)
The president has the power to veto bills.
b)
Congress is divided into two houses.
c)
The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
d)
Power is divided between the states and the national government.
30.
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing (executing) laws?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive 
31.
Which branch is the law making branch?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative
32.
Which branch interprets laws?
a)
Exectuive 
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative
33.

The paragraph that introduces the Constitution is called the

a)

Bill of Rights.

b)

Preamble.

c)

Declaration of Independence.

d)

Articles of Confederation.

34.

the ability of the court system to interpret the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Federalism

d)

Cooperative Federalism

35.

Before officially taking effect, the constitution had to be ratified by how many of the original 13 states?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

11

d)

13

36.

How many total amendments are found in the Constitution?

a)

10

b)

17

c)

22

d)

27

37.

All of the following are principles within the Constitution except:

a)

political parties

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

limited government

d)

judicial review

38.

Which amendment to the Constitution deals with one testifying against oneself, double jeopardy, and eminent domain?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

39.

Which amendment gives you a right to a trial by jury and the right to counsel?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

40.

Article I of the Constitution deals with the ________________________ branch of government.

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

41.

Article II of the Constitution deals with the __________________________ branch of government.

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

42.

Article III deals with the __________________ branch of government.

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

43.

The _____________________ combined both of the plans proposed at the Constitutional Convention, the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, and created a two house Congress. One with equal representation and one based on population.

a)

3/5 Compromise

b)

Great Compromise

c)

Compromise of 1775

d)

Constitutional Compromise

44.

The federalists papers, written mostly by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, aimed at

a)

Challenging the Constitution

b)

Defending the Constitution

c)

Defending the British government

d)

challenging the British Government

45.

The President is elected to a term of:

a)

4 years

b)

2 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

46.

Our country has how many senators?

a)

2

b)

50

c)

100

d)

depends on state's population

47.
What is the highest legal authority in the United States government?
a)
the President
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
the Supreme Court
d)
state constitutions
48.
Which of these is a power of the United States President?
a)
Declaring War
b)
creating legislation
c)
acting as Commander in Chief
d)
determining if a law is unconstitutional
49.
A special power delegated only to the Senate is
a)
passing Constitutional amendments
b)
introducing all revenue and tax bill 
c)
ratification of all treaties and Presidential appointments
d)
bringing impeachment charges against the President or federal judges
50.
Why do presidential powers tend to grow during national emergencies?
a)
the President has veto power over Congress
b)
the federal government needs to respond quickly
c)
Congress cannot function during national emergencies
d)
Congressional power is more weaker than the President
51.

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are referred to as the

a)

Checks and Balances.

b)

Bald Eagles.

c)

Bill of Rights.

d)

Separation of Powers.

52.

The U.S. Constitution was written during the Constitutional Convention of this year.

a)

1787

b)

1887

c)

1790

d)

1865

53.

True or False: George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

An Anti-Federalist could be described this way.

a)

One who wished for weaker state governements.

b)

Someone who favored a stronger central government.

c)

One who favored a more powerful Supreme Court.

d)

Someone who feared a strong central government.

55.

Which article of the U.S. Constitution describes the amendment process?

a)

Article I

b)

Article IV

c)

Article V

d)

Article VI

56.

How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

V

b)

VI

c)

VII

d)

X

57.

Which branch of government is led by the president and vice president?

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

58.

Per the U.S. Constitution, the legislative branch, called Congress, contains how many houses?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

59.

Which element of the U.S. Constitution reflects the philosophy of Baron de Montesquieu?

a)

separation of powers

b)

presidential limitations

c)

a two-house Congress

d)

pancakes for all

60.

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

a)

draft a national bill of rights

b)

fix the Articles of Confederation

c)

limit allowable state taxes

d)

review and ratify the constitutions of the states

61.

True or False: Concurrent powers are those powers shared by the U.S. Constitution and the individual states.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

The supremacy clause place _____ powers above _____ powers.

a)

state, federal

b)

federal, state

63.

ONLY the national government has the power to

a)

collect taxes.

b)

declare war.

c)

enforce laws.

d)

regulate trade within a state.

64.

Which of the following is a reserved power?

a)

carry out all expressed powers

b)

conduct elections

c)

declare war

d)

provide for general welfare

65.

A proposed amendment to the Constitution becomes law when it is ratified by

a)

a national election.

b)

the Supreme Court.

c)

three-fourths of states.

d)

the U.S. House and Senate.