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WorksheetsChapter 3 - The Constitution
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 24mins
The beginning of the Constitution is called...
Ratification
Preamble
Chapter 1
First Amendment
First and failed plan for government for the United States of America
the Mayflower Compact
the Common Sense pamphlet
the Treaty of Paris
the Articles of Confederation
In the Preamble, We the People means the ___.
Constitution was written for all the people of the United States
Constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
people who actually authored the constitution.
people of Philadelphia
The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.
provide for the common defense
insure domestic tranquility
form a more perfect union
secure the blessings of liberty
The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.
secure the blessings of liberty
provide for the common defense
insure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
The promise from the Preamble that mentions the idea of fairness is ___.
promote the general welfare
insure domestic tranquility
establish justice
provide for the common defense
The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.
establish justice
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
insure domestic tranquility
The phrase that "No one is above the law" is known as what?
Elastic Clause
14th Amendment
Rule of Law
Checks and Balances
In a popular sovereignty___________ are the source of the government authority.
laws
electricity
people
city hall
Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -
the Treaty of Paris
the Affordable Care Act
the U.S. Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances?
It makes it easy for one person or group to seize power.
It prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout.
It allows the executive branch the power to supervise the actions of the other two branches.
It requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good.
A special power delegated only to the Senate is
passing Constitutional amendments
ratification of all treaties and Presidential appointments
introducing all revenue and tax bill
bringing impeachment charges against the President or federal judges
Which of these is a power of the Judicial branch?
conduct foreign policy
create and pass tax laws
declare laws unconstitutional
appoint federal judges
Passed by Congress on September 25, 1789, The Bill of Rights are the
Preamble
Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
First 10 amendments of the Constitution
The _____________________ branch has the power to make laws.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Deep State
The _______________ Branch has the power to veto laws.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Deep State
If a woman accused of a crime "pleads the Fifth Amendment," she is:
Demanding a trial by combat
demanding a trial by jury
Demanding a attorney
refusing to testify against herself in court.
The ___________________ Branch interprets the laws based on the Constitution
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Deep State
An amendment is
When you add or alter part of a document
When you reject a document
When you remove something from a document
When you reattach a document
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?
because the Washington demanded it after he became President
because the Federalists suggested before the Constitution was finished being created
because the Anti-Federalists demanded it in order to ratify the constitution
because the people revolted and demanded it after the Constitution was ratified
the ability of the court system to interpret the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
people have the power through their votes
Popular Sovereignty
Judicial Review
Cooperative Federalism
Checks and Balances system
What was the name of America's first constitution?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The US Constitution
The Ordinance of 1785
Who is known as the "Father" of the US Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
Stephen King
James Madison
William "Billy" Madison
The paragraph that introduces the Constitution is called the
Bill of Rights.
Preamble.
Declaration of Independence.
Articles of Confederation.
the ability of the court system to interpret the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
Before officially taking effect, the constitution had to be ratified by how many of the original 13 states?
7
9
11
13
How many total amendments are found in the Constitution?
10
17
22
27
All of the following are principles within the Constitution except:
political parties
popular sovereignty
limited government
judicial review
Which amendment to the Constitution deals with one testifying against oneself, double jeopardy, and eminent domain?
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
Which amendment gives you a right to a trial by jury and the right to counsel?
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
Article I of the Constitution deals with the ________________________ branch of government.
legislative
executive
judicial
Article II of the Constitution deals with the __________________________ branch of government.
legislative
executive
judicial
Article III deals with the __________________ branch of government.
legislative
executive
judicial
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.
3/5 Compromise
Great Compromise
Compromise of 1775
Constitutional Compromise
The federalists papers, written mostly by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, aimed at
Challenging the Constitution
Defending the Constitution
Defending the British government
challenging the British Government
The President is elected to a term of:
4 years
2 years
6 years
8 years
Our country has how many senators?
2
50
100
depends on state's population
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are referred to as the
Checks and Balances.
Bald Eagles.
Bill of Rights.
Separation of Powers.
The U.S. Constitution was written during the Constitutional Convention of this year.
1787
1887
1790
1865
True or False: George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
True
False
An Anti-Federalist could be described this way.
One who wished for weaker state governements.
Someone who favored a stronger central government.
One who favored a more powerful Supreme Court.
Someone who feared a strong central government.
Which article of the U.S. Constitution describes the amendment process?
Article I
Article IV
Article V
Article VI
How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution?
V
VI
VII
X
Which branch of government is led by the president and vice president?
legislative
executive
judicial
Per the U.S. Constitution, the legislative branch, called Congress, contains how many houses?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which element of the U.S. Constitution reflects the philosophy of Baron de Montesquieu?
separation of powers
presidential limitations
a two-house Congress
pancakes for all
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
draft a national bill of rights
fix the Articles of Confederation
limit allowable state taxes
review and ratify the constitutions of the states
True or False: Concurrent powers are those powers shared by the U.S. Constitution and the individual states.
True
False
The supremacy clause place _____ powers above _____ powers.
state, federal
federal, state
ONLY the national government has the power to
collect taxes.
declare war.
enforce laws.
regulate trade within a state.
Which of the following is a reserved power?
carry out all expressed powers
conduct elections
declare war
provide for general welfare
A proposed amendment to the Constitution becomes law when it is ratified by
a national election.
the Supreme Court.
three-fourths of states.
the U.S. House and Senate.
