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WorksheetsPMA Quarter 2 Review 24
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which is a true statement about federalism?
The national and state governments share power.
The national government holds all the power.
The state governments hold all the power
The states can declare war and coin money.
Which statement best describes the intent of the Preamble?
List the rights belonging to the citizens.
Protect the rights belonging to states.
Limit the power of the new central government.
Establish the goals and purposes of the new government.
Which part of the Preamble tells where the government gets its power?
“To provided for the common defense”
“Promote the general welfare”
“Insure domestic tranquility”
“We the people”
Which principle is reflected in the image?
Rule of law
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Federalism
Which example illustrates the system of checks and balances?
The Supreme Court enforces an executive order.
Congress Override Presidential Veto
The President confirms the Supreme Court Justices
The Legislative branch pardons or forgives a crime.
The goal "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble refers to:
Protecting the country from foreign threats
Maintaining peace within the country
Expanding the nation's borders
Increasing economic growth
What is meant by "provide for the common defense" in the Preamble?
To support the military and protect the nation
To build more schools
To create new jobs
To improve healthcare
How does the Preamble suggest the Constitution will "promote the general welfare"?
By ensuring all citizens have jobs
By supporting the well-being of all citizens
By providing free education
By reducing taxes
The phrase "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" means:
To guarantee freedom for current and future generations
To increase the nation's wealth
To expand the country's territory
To create new laws for businesses
This figure is a
symbol of the American justice system. What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?
equality under the law
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
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 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.
Powers that belong to the Federal Government....
implied powers
Delegated powers
reserved powers
super powers
Who is the head of the judicial branch of the state government?
City court
State court
Supreme Court
Local Court
Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?
County
Federal
Municipal
State
Powers that belong to the States and Federal Governments...
Concurrent
Delegated powers
reserved powers
super powers
reserved power
concurrent power
implied
delegated power
Which of the following is a service completed by the local government?
Postal service
Creating a military
Issuing marriage licenses
Collecting trash and recycling
Which level of government provides for the common defense, conducts foreign policy, and regulates trade?
national
counties
state
cities/towns
The table above identifies services provided by different levels of government.
Which completes the diagram?
Enforces local building codes.
Establish educational standards.
Operates police and fire departments
Conducts diplomacy with foreign leaders.
Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
The voters approve the amendment in a national election.
The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making
Only elected officials may change constitutions.
Only elected officials make policy.
What protects basic freedoms in the U.S. Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Common Sense
First Ten Articles
The First Amendment
