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WorksheetsConstitution review on everything
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 42mins
an agreement among all thirteen original states in the United States of America that served as its first constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
A tax protest by Massachusetts farmers that showed the central government was so weak couldn’t put down a rebellion.
Shay's Rebellion
The Great Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise
The Electoral College
1st 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights protects freedoms like the freedom of ...
religion
speech
assembly
the press
fair trial
Wanted a strong central government & a strong executive branch
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Wanted a small central government & feared that a central government would become so powerful it would be just like having a king
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
How many branches of government are there?
0
3
2
1
What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called that give us individual rights?
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Parliament
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
Russia
Which branch of government makes the laws?
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
Mr. McGhee
Which branch of government interprets the laws, lets us know if they are unconstitutional or not?
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
What right does the Bill of Rights not give us?
Freedom of assembly, religion, speech, press
Right to party
Right to bear arms
Right to a fair trial
Which branch of government can issue a pardon?
upper branch
executive branch
lower branch
middle branch
What was the name of the government in the United States before the Constitution?
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Articles of Confederation
Great Compromise
How many states had to approve, or ratify, the Constitution?
11
None
50
9
What was the problem with the Articles of Confederation trying to raise money after the American Revolution?
couldn't create taxes to raise money
it had lots of misspelled words
didn't have a way to raise an army
it was written in Spanish
Who believed the Constitution did not need a Bill of Rights because the Constitution already was good and protected citizens against the central government having too much power?
Federalists
Kay Ivey
Antifederalists
Charles Cornwallis
What were 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
only one vote per state
only one branch of government
none of the above
couldn't create taxes
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
no purpose
protect individual freedom and rights
enforcing laws
making laws
Which branch of government can override a veto by the executive branch?
executive branch
legislative branch
judicial branch
Supreme Court
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The king
Cabinet
President
Vice President
The members of the Executive Branch ensure that...
Laws are written
Laws are followed
Laws are fair
Laws are changed
If the president can no longer do their job, who becomes president?
Vice President
Cabinet
The First Lady
Speaker of the Senate
What is the main job of Congress?
To select the President
To make laws
To ensure that people follow laws
How are members of Congress chosen?
The President selects them
They apply for the job
Americans vote for them
This branch can override a presidential veto.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
This branch can appoint Supreme Court Justices.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
This branch can impeach a president or judge.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
How many branches are there in the United States government?
2
3
4
Who is head of the national executive branch?
Vice President
Senate
President
Which branch makes the laws?
executive
legislative
judicial
How many senators are there from each state?
2
100
9
What is the Bill of Rights?
The document signed giving us our independence from Great Britain.
The first 10 amendments added to the Constitution.
The 8 most important amendments added to the Constitution.
The first 11 amendments added to the Constitution.
Which amendment gives us the Right to Bear Arms?
The 2nd amendment
The 8th amendment
The 1st amendment
The 3rd amendment
We are allowed to speak our opinion about the government without getting in trouble because of the...
9th amendment
10th amendment
4th amendment
1st amendment
If you are caught littering and your bail is $100,000 dollars this is a violation of the
2nd amendment
3rd amendment
8th amendment
1st amendment
Which amendment tells you that you do not have to house, or quarter, soldiers without your consent?
2nd amendment
3rd amendment
4th amendment
5th amendment
Which amendment protects you from having police officers come in to search your home without a warrant?
5th amendment
3rd amendment
8th amendment
4th amendment
Which amendment allows you to see a judge in a short amount of time?
8th amendment
7th amendment
6th amendment
5th amendment
What is ammendment 1
Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, petition
right to speed and not get pulled over
refuse to go to court when summoned
What is ammendment 2
right to trial by jury in civil cases
freedom of speech
right to bear arms
What is ammendment 3
states rights and powers
No quartering of troops
no cruel and unusual punishment
What is ammendment 4?
right to trial by jury
No unreasonable search and seizures
No quartering of soldiers
What is ammendment 5?
right to due process of law, no self incrimination,
no double jeopardy
no quartering of troops
states rights and powers
What is ammendment 6?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition
bear arms
right of the accused to a speedy trial, public trial
What is ammendment 7?
Right to trial in civil case
other rights not included in the Consitiution
no unreasonable search and seizure
What is ammendment 8?
right to bear arms
No cruel or unusual punishment
No unreasonal search and seizures
What is ammendment 9?
Other rights not in the Consitution
state rights and powers
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petion
What is ammendment 10
state rights and power
no cruel and unusual punishment
no forced quartering of troops
