WorksheetsConstitution Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 21mins
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
In order to
Once upon a time
We the People
The United States
Which Articles describe the branches of government?
Articles 1, 2, & 3
Articles 3, 4, & 5
Articles 5, 6, & 7
Articles 8, 9, & 10
A system of checks and balances was built into the Constitution to prevent...
states from passing laws that duplicate federal laws
individual states from deciding to leave the Union.
any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
he federal government from spending more money than it collects in taxes.
The term separation of powers in the U.S. government refers to separate powers given to
the president and the Cabinet.
the federal, state, and local levels.
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
How many houses make up the legislative branch under the Constitution?
one
two
three
four
All houses of Congress must pass a bill for it to become law.
True
False
Maybe
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
After both houses of Congress pass a bill, what must happen before it becomes a law?
The Supreme Court must approve the bill.
The Secretary of State has to approve the bill
The President must sign the bill.
Public hearings must be held to consider the bill.
There are _____ senators in the US Senate
50
2
100
435
How long is a president’s term?
6 years
2 years
4 years
8 years
Who has veto power?
Vice President
Secretary of State
President
Congress
How long is the term for the members of the House of Representatives?
2 years
6 years
4 years
life
The length of the term of office for a Senator is __ years.
2 years
6 years
life
4 years
A person must be 35, a natural born US citizen, and a 14 year resident of the United States to run for
The Senate
President
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
An amendment to the Constitution is proposed by
2/3 of Congress
the President
3/4 of the state legislatures
a majority of the Senate
A Constitutional amendment must be ratified by
the President
3/4 of state legislatures
2/3 of Congress
This is impossible. The Constitution can not be changed.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
100
535
435
538
If Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, how many members of Congress are there?
435
100
455
535
Who has the power to settle disputes between states?
Senate
Federal Courts
President
House of Representatives
The 1st amendment protects which of the following?
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.
Right to trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right to keep and bear arms.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
Powers reserved to the states.
Other rights of the people.
The 3rd amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right of a trial by jury.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
No quartering of soldiers.
Right to keep and bear arms.
The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
The 5th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
Other rights of the people.
Right to keep and bear arms.
The 6th amendment protects which of the following rights?
No quartering of soldiers.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Powers reserved to the states.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
The 7th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right of trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
Rights of accused person (speedy and public trial).
No quartering of soldiers.
The 8th amendment protects which of the following rights?
No quartering of soldiers.
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
What are the ways a person can become a citizen of the U.S.?
Natural born and Naturalized
Naturalized and by accident
Naturalized and by force
Natural born, by a lottery
Which of the following is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?
to save money for retirement
to vote in alections
to serve on a jury when summoned
to reside in the United States
Marisol lives in Panama. Both her parents are Panamanian. Marisol is a Panamanian citizen. She was born in an American hospital while her parents lived in Buffalo, New York. Is Marisol an American citizen at birth?
Yes, due to law of soil
No, due to law of blood
Yes, due to law of blood
No, due to law of soil
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
working in the U.S. for at least 5 years
Passing a U.S. History and Government exam
being born to American parents
serving in the U.S. military
The principle that someone born in one of the 50 states or on a U.S. territory is a natural born citizen is called the...
Law of blood
Law of soil
The principle that someone born in another country but to parents who are U.S. citizens is called the...
Law of soil
Law of blood
Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?
Yes, Law of Soil
Yes, Law of Blood
Only if his parents go through naturalization
No, he would need to be naturalized
Jenny is born in Tokyo, Japan during her parents vacation. Both of her parents are US citizens. Is Jenny an American citizen at birth?
Yes, due to law of soil
No, due to law of blood
Yes, due to law of blood
No, due to law of soil
