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Constitution Test Review

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Bill of Rights was demanded by the Antifederalists in order to...

a)

Protect the rights and freedoms of the individual

b)

Ensure that they would have power in the new government

c)

Protect the power of the state governments

d)

Make sure the new government had control over its citizens.

2.

Which English document first put forth the idea of a trial by jury?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Pennsylvania Charter of Religious Privileges

3.

The English Bill of Rights and Magna Carta placed many limits on the King's power. Which document has a similar affect on the president of the United States?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

United States Constitution

4.

The Bill of Rights was demanded by the Antifederalists in order to...

a)

Protect the rights and freedoms of the individual

b)

Ensure that they would have power in the new government

c)

Protect the power of the state governments

d)

Make sure the new government had control over its citizens.

5.

Which English document first put forth the idea of a trial by jury?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Pennsylvania Charter of Religious Privileges

6.

The English Bill of Rights and Magna Carta placed many limits on the King's power. Which document has a similar affect on the president of the United States?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

United States Constitution

7.

Congress passes and the president signs a law establishing a national curfew for teenagers. Which branch of government has the power to declare the law unconstitutional?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

None since it has already been approved by two of the three branches.

8.

The president of the United States is caught accepting a bribe in exchange for establish policies that are beneficial to them. Which branch of government can discipline the president?

a)

Executive branch

b)

Legislative branch

c)

Judicial branch

d)

None since Article 2 give the president control of the nation's foreign policy

9.

The ability of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is known as....

a)

judicial review

b)

separation of powers

c)

checks and balances

d)

impeachment

10.

When a United States citizen votes for their Senator or Representative they are playing an important role in which two principles of government

a)

federalism

b)

checks and balances

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

republicanism

e)

limited government

11.

Which principle of government states that permission to govern comes from the will of the people?

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

republicanism

c)

federalism

d)

individual rights

12.

Article 1 of the Constitution states that this branch of government is responsible for writing laws for the nation.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

None of the above

e)

All of the above

13.

Article 2 of the Constitution states that this branch of government is responsible for carrying out the nation's laws.

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

14.

Article 3 of the Constitution states that this branch of government is responsible for interpreting the nation's laws.

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

15.

The seven principles of government are key to establishing an effective

a)

theocracy

b)

democratic republic

c)

autocracy

d)

monarchy

16.

The idea that some powers belong to the national government, some to the states, and others are shared are examples of which principle?

a)

federalism

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

republicanism

d)

limited government

17.

The division of governments powers and responsibilities is known as?

a)

Federalism

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Separation of powers

d)

judicial review

18.

This illustration illustrates which of the following processes?

a)

Amending the Constitution

b)

Impeaching the president

c)

Appointing federal judges

d)

Judicial Review

19.

When Congress passes a bill that is then vetoed by the president they may override the veto and pass the law without his permission. This is an example of....

a)

checks and balances

b)

federalism

c)

limited government

d)

separation of powers

e)

None of the above

20.

This card is read by a police officer whenever someone is arrested in order to..

a)

ensure work for attorneys

b)

trick suspects into cooperating with police

c)

protecting the rights of the accused

d)

make it easier to get a conviction in court

21.

Which amendments are known as the rights of the accused?

a)

Amendments 1 - 3

b)

Amendments 4 - 6

c)

Amendments 5 - 8

d)

Amendments 8 - 10

22.

According to the Declaration of Independence the king was guilty of "transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offenses." Which amendment was drafted in response to this action?

a)

Fifth Amendment

b)

Sixth Amendment

c)

Seventh Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

23.

Why is it important for citizens to be able to freely communicate with each other?

a)

To keep people informed of any new laws passed?

b)

To make sure that all citizens are well informed

c)

To protect the freedom and liberty of the people

d)

To insure an adequate education

24.

Which of these is a right protected by the first amendment

a)

speech

b)

press

c)

religion

d)

assembly

e)

speedy trial

25.

Which amendment was passed in response to the Quartering Act?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Third Amendment

d)

Fourth Amendment

e)

None of the above

26.

What is the process to amend the Constitution?

a)

3/4 of both houses of Congress have to ratify then it goes to 2/3 of the States legislatures to ratify

b)

2/4 of both houses of Congress have to ratify then it goes to 2/3 of the States legislatures to ratify

c)

2/3 of both houses of Congress have to ratify then it goes to 3/4 of the States legislatures to ratify

d)

3/2 of both houses of Congress have to ratify then it goes to 3/2 of the States legislatures to ratify

27.

Define Popular Sovereignty-

a)

the government cannot do what is not in the Constitution

b)

the people have the ultimate authority

c)

power is shared between national and state government

d)

the people vote for representatives to rule on their behalf

28.

Explain the 3/5 compromise and why it was created-

a)

3 out of 5 Slaves count toward country population

Because Southerners wanted more representation in Congress

b)

 3 branches of government and representation in Congress based on the population of each state

c)

recommended that representation from each state be equal

d)

3 out of 5 Slaves count toward population

Because Southerners wanted more representation in Congress

29.

What is the Virginia Plan

a)

recommended that representation from each state be equal

b)

suggested 3 branches of government and representation in Congress based on the population of each state

c)

created a bicameral Congress, with one house based on population, and the other house having 2 representatives from each state for equal representation

30.

What is the New Jersey Plan

a)

recommended that representation from each state be equal

b)

suggested 3 branches of government and representation in Congress based on the population of each state

c)

created a bicameral Congress, with one house based on population, and the other house having 2 representatives from each state for equal representation

31.

What is the Great Compromise

a)

recommended that representation from each state be equal

b)

suggested 3 branches of government and representation in Congress based on the population of each state

c)

created a bicameral Congress, with one house based on population, and the other house having 2 representatives from each state for equal representation

32.

What is the Northwest Ordinance?

a)

recommended that representation from each state be equal

b)

suggested 3 branches of government and representation in Congress based on the population of each state

c)

created a bicameral Congress, with one house based on population, and the other house having 2 representatives from each state for equal representation

d)

created a plan for the orderly addition of states to the Union

33.

The Bill of Rights had to be added before who would ratify the constitution?

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republican

c)

Whig Party

d)

Anti-Federalist

34.

Which of the following is not a reason that The Articles of Confederation were weak because?(6 reasons)

a)

no power to pass taxes

b)

9 of 13 states had to approve any changes to the government

c)

 no executive branch to enforce the law

d)

 states had more power than the national government

e)

The National Government had more power than the States government

35.

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to ratify the approval of new laws?

a)

3/5

b)

2/3

c)

3/4

d)

9/13

36.

Why would 9/13 states having to ratify any changes to government be viewed as a weakness?

a)

Because it gave that national government more power

b)

Because it gave the State government more power than the national government

c)

Because it gave the Federalist More power

d)

Because it gave the Anti-Federalist more power

37.

Which amendment represents Federalism?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

10

38.

What is Federalism?

a)

the people have the ultimate authority

b)

the government cannot do what is not in the Constitution

c)

 power is shared between national and state government

d)

the government cannot do what is not in the Constitution

39.

Which of the following was not true about the Anti-Federalist

a)

strong state government

b)

demanded a bill of rights be added to the Constitution before they would ratify it

c)

 Patrick Henry and George Mason

d)

strong central government

40.

Which of the following was not true about the Federalist?

a)

supported the ratification of the Constitution

b)

strong central government

c)

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

d)

strong state government

41.

The Bill of rights took care of what problems

a)

grievances addressed in the Constitution

b)

grievances addressed in the Magna Carta

c)

grievances addressed in the Declaration of Independence

d)

grievances addressed in the English Bill of Rights

42.

What is Separation of Power?

a)

the people have the ultimate authority

b)

each branch has power over the other two branches

c)

power is separated between the three branches

d)

basic liberties of citizens are protected

43.

What is Checks and Balances?

a)

the people have the ultimate authority

b)

each branch has power over the other two branches

c)

power is separated between the three branches

d)

basic liberties of citizens are protected

44.

Which of the following is not the requirements for being a responsible citizen?

a)

Attend school

b)

Obey all laws

c)

Obey some laws

d)

Serve on juries

45.

The 1st amendment protects which of the following?

a)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.

c)

Right to trial by jury.

d)

No quartering of soldiers.

46.

The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to keep and bear arms.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Other rights of the people.

47.

The 3rd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of a trial by jury.

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.

c)

No quartering of soldiers.

d)

Right to keep and bear arms.

48.

The 3rd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of a trial by jury.

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.

c)

No quartering of soldiers.

d)

Right to keep and bear arms.

49.

The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Powers reserved to the states.

b)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

c)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

d)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

50.

The 5th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Other rights of the people.

d)

Right to keep and bear arms.

51.

The 6th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

No quartering of soldiers.

b)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

52.

The 7th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of trial by jury.

b)

No quartering of soldiers.

c)

Rights of accused person (speedy and public trial).

d)

No quartering of soldiers.

53.

The 8th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

No quartering of soldiers.

b)

Powers reserved to the states.

c)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

d)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

54.

The 9th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of trial by jury.

b)

No quartering of soldiers.

c)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

d)

Other rights of the people.

55.

The 10th amendment protracts which of the following rights?

a)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

b)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Right of trial by jury.

56.

Each branch of government has the power to block another branch to keep any one branch from having too much power. Example: President can veto a bill proposed by Congress.

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

democracy

d)

amendment

57.

Electing representatives

a)

republicanism

b)

limited government

c)

Federalism

d)

Popular Sovereignty

58.

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

a)

objection

b)

rejection

c)

Veto

d)

ratify

59.

The sharing of powers between a central government and the states

a)

individual rights

b)

separation of powers

c)

limited government

d)

federalism

60.

Freedoms that cannot be taken away by another person or the government

a)

republicanism

b)

individual rights

c)

limited government

d)

popular sovereignty

61.

The government only has the power given to it by the Constitution

a)

limited government

b)

federalism

c)

checks and balances

d)

individual rights

62.

The powers of the government is divided between 3 branches (legislative, executive, judicial)

a)

three branches of government

b)

federalism

c)

separation of powers

d)

checks and balances

63.

The power of the government is in the hands of the people.

a)

federalism

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

republicanism

d)

limited government

64.

Established a system for brining in new states into the Union.

a)

Land Ordinance

b)

Northwest Ordinance

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Constitution

65.

right to a jury trial if the disagreement is over more than a $20 value

a)

5th Amendment

b)

11th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

66.

right to a jury trial if the disagreement is over more than a $20 value

a)

5th Amendment

b)

11th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

67.

powers not given to the federal government belong to the states

a)

10th Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

68.

right to own a weapon

a)

4th Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

69.

right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer will be provided if needed

a)

10th Amendment

b)

9th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

70.
Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?
a)
Right to an education
b)
Freedom of press
c)
Right to bear arms
d)
Right to privacy 
71.
The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be
a)
tried for the same crime twice.
b)
forced to give evidence against himself or herself.
c)
deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law.
d)
all of the above
72.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother. 
73.
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
a)
reasonable bail
b)
reasonable fines
c)
jail terms
d)
cruel punishments
74.
The Tenth Amendment states that
a)
most powers belong to the national government.
b)
powers not given to the national government or prohibited from the states belong to the states or the people.
c)
the people are the source of all government powers.
d)
the states are the most important part of our government system.
75.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The US Constitution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The English Bill of Rights
76.
Which amendment gives a "well-regulated militia...the right of the people" to bear arms.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment 
77.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
78.

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

79.
1st Amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
80.

A person has the right to a speedy trial only.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

A warrant must describe the places to be searched.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

A warrant must describe the things/person to be seized.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

People must be ______ old to vote.

a)

21

b)

18

c)

17

84.

A person can be tried for the same crime, twice.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Private property can be taken without paying the owner.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

The Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Branch.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

The main duty of the President is to make laws.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

The Articles of the Confederation acted as the first Constitution.

a)

True

b)

Flase

89.

A Supreme Court Justice is appointed for life.

a)

True

b)

False

90.
The first ten Amendments are called the
a)
Constitution Day
b)
Senators 
c)
Bill of Rights
91.
How many colonies/states were there when the United States became an independent country?
a)
13
b)
19
c)
43
92.
What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?
a)
Federalism
b)
Amendment
c)
Ratification
d)
Veto

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