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Constitution/Bill of Rights

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
a)
newspaper articles discussing a new governement
b)
another term for the Constitution
c)
America's first attempt at a national government
d)
the Bill of Rights
2.
What was the Constitutional Convention?
a)
the first meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives
b)
the building in which the Constitution is on display
c)
another term for the Bill of Rights
d)
a meeting between states to create the Constitution
3.
Which of the following as a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
the national government had very limited power
b)
the national government could not declare war
c)
soldier uniforms were poor quality
d)
only one person was in charge of the whole country
4.
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
5.
Which branch of government is responsible for approving or denying laws?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
6.
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
7.
Which branch is made up of the President and his Cabinet
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
8.
Which branch is made up of the court system?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
9.
Which branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
10.
What are checks and balances?
a)
tools used for measurement
b)
forms of money
c)
documents which are made into law
d)
a way to make sure no branch of government has too much power
11.
At the Constitutional Convention, there were debates about who should be in the United States government.  Eventually, delgates came to a compromise known as The Great Compromise, whih split the legislative branch into two parts called houses.  This compromise was an agreement between:
a)
rich and poor states
b)
large and small states
c)
slave and free states
d)
loyalist and patriot states
12.
What was Daniel Shays trying to accomplish in Shays' Rebellion?
a)
he was trying to become a powerful military leader
b)
he was trying to stop the courts from taking people's property
c)
he was trying to become a member of his local government
d)
he was protesting local gun laws
13.
Who has the power to sign or veto laws?
a)
The Vice President
b)
The Speaker of the House
c)
The President
d)
The Chief Justice
14.
Which amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
15.
Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
6th Amendment
16.
Which amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, and press?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
17.
Which amendment protects citizens from "unreasonable search and seizure"?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
6th Amendment
18.
What is meant by  "unreasonable search"?
a)
checking bags before boarding an airplane
b)
looking for property that has been stolen
c)
defending against an armed citizen
d)
people's homes cannot be searched without good reason and a warrant
19.

This Virginian delegate to the Constitutional Convention took detailed notes during the meetings and helped to propose compromises. "Father of the Constitution"

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Monroe

20.

The US Constitution contains a preamble and 7 parts that are called ______________.

a)

branches

b)

legislatures

c)

articles

d)

colonies

21.

A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.

a)

checks and balances

b)

power and authority

c)

politics and philosophy

d)

life and liberty

22.

The Federal Government and State Governments share power between each other. However, the ____________ government(s) has/have more authority and power.

a)

State Governments

b)

Federal Government

c)

Local Governments

d)

Foreign Governments

23.

Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.

a)

The President

b)

Congress

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

"The People"

24.

According to the Declaration of Independence, the government's job is to protect _______________.

a)

people's rights

b)

people's wealth

c)

the government's power

d)

democracy

25.

The ___________ was written to replace the Articles of Confederation.

a)

Declaration of independence

b)

The preamble

c)

U.S. Constitution

26.

Check ALL of the rights protected by the First Amendment:

a)

Freedom to drive a car

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of the Press

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Freedom of liberty

27.

Which picture symbolizes the first amendment of the Bill of Rights?

a)
b)
c)
28.

What is the responsibility of a citizen of the United States?

a)

They feed the hungry

b)

They vote on new laws

c)

They elect the government's leaders

d)

They remove government leaders

29.

In the United States, who runs the government?

a)

elected officials

b)

a royal family

c)

whoever i choose

d)

military leaders

30.

Citizens in the United States represent themselves in government.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Which describes this framer of the constitution?

a)

was against slavery

b)

served as a commander chief of the continental army

c)

oldest delegate

d)

believed that a committee should be in charge of making decisions

32.

Why did the founding fathers want a strong state government rather than a strong National government when they created the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Because the states were worried about a war with England

b)

Because the founding fathers were worried about a national government being too powerful. (Like England was)

c)

Because the states were more powerful than the national government

d)

The president said that was the way it had to be

33.

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

a)

To state the reasons for the government

b)

Because it made a good song for school house rock

c)

To break away from England

d)

To tell what the 3 branches of government would do

34.

Why was the Articles of Confederation weak?

a)

No president

b)

No ability to collect taxes

c)

Weak national government

d)

All of these are weaknesses

35.

True or False: The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are known as the Bill of RIghts.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Delegates at the Constitutional Convention wanted to make sure that no branch of government over powered the other branches. This led to...

a)

The large states refused to ratify the Constitution

b)

A system of checks and Balances was put into place in the Constitution

c)

It took the framers 10 years to agree on the terms of the Constitution

d)

The Constitution created 2 branches that worked closely together

37.

Which Amendment requires police to have a search warrant before they can enter and search your house?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 2

c)

Amendment 3

d)

Amendment 4

38.

Which amendment gives you the freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 2

c)

Amendment 3

d)

Amendment 4

39.

Which amendment states that soldiers can not be forced into your homes?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 2

c)

Amendment 3

d)

Amendment 4

40.

Which amendment gives you the right to bear arms? (Have a weapon for protection?)

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 2

c)

Amendment 3

d)

Amendment 4

41.

How old do you have to be in order to vote in the United States?

a)

15

b)

18

c)

21

d)

35

42.

Which description describes the 1st amendment?

a)

Due process of law

b)

The right to a jury

c)

Freedom to choose your religion

d)

The right to a speedy trial

43.

Where is our Nation's capital?

a)

Washington DC

b)

Houston

c)

New York City

d)

Austin, Tx

44.

Laws that do NOT follow what is laid out in the Constitution are known as being ______

a)

Unconstitutional

b)

Unruly

c)

Unfair

d)

Unbalanced

45.

The document that created a strong National Government and still exists today is known as the _____

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Constitution

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Separation of Powers

46.

The name of the first National Constitution was...

a)

First Try

b)

Average Constitution

c)

Articles of Confederation

47.

A meeting that took place in 1787 to try to fix the Articles of Confederation.

a)

Convention of 1787

b)

Constitutional Convention

c)

Articles of Confederation, Second Try

48.

The idea that the power of the government should not be with one person or one group of people.

a)

Division of Powers

b)

Sharing is Caring

c)

Separation of Powers

49.

It contains the framework, or fundamental laws, governing the United States of America.

a)

United States Constitution

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles of Confederation

50.

What does this sentence mean? "We the people of the United States...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

a)

People have the Power in our Democracy

b)

Power comes from the Government

c)

Power comes from the Constitution

51.

The opening paragraph of the Constitution. It outlines the purpose/goals of the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Amendments

b)

Articles

c)

Preamble

52.

The main body of the Constitution. There are seven in total and they outline how our government is set up.

a)

Preamble

b)

Articles

c)

Amendments

53.

Changes to the U.S. Constitution. There have been 27 made to the Constitution since its creation in 1787.

a)

Preamble

b)

Articles

c)

Amendments

54.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution; guarantees certain individual rights, like freedom of speech and religion.

a)

Amendments

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles

55.

What is the Bill of Rights?

a)

The document signed giving us our independence from Great Britain.

b)

The first 10 amendments added to the Constitution.

c)

The 8 most important amendments added to the Constitution.

d)

The first 11 amendments added to the Constitution.

56.

True or False: The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are known as the Bill of RIghts.

a)

True

b)

False

57.
The Bill of Rights are included in which document?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The U.S. Constitution
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Treaty of Paris
58.

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

59.

Our Founding Fathers created what?

a)

Lujan Chavez Elementary

b)

Stricter Laws

c)

U.S. Constitution

d)

Declaration of Independence

60.

Our founding fathers contributed what...?

a)

Laws for the people

b)

Development of the English language

c)

Discovery of Gold

d)

5 day work weeks

61.

Changes made to the Constitution

a)

liberties

b)

amendments

c)

rights

d)

Bill of Rights

62.

Police officers usually need a _______ to search you or your property

a)

Baton

b)

Firearm

c)

Warrant

d)

Bible

63.
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
64.

Which TWO freedoms were NOT guaranteed by the bill of rights?

a)

Guarantees the right to vote for all men regardless of race.

b)

Guarantees the right to a quick and speedy trial.

c)

Guarantees the right to own firearms.

d)

Guarantees the right to vote for all women.

65.
Can the US Constitution be changed?
a)
Yes
b)
No
66.
11. American Citizens have...
a)
very little rights and freedoms
b)
many freedoms and rights
c)
to serve in a branch of the military
d)
required to attend college
67.
Anti-federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the constitution to help protect...
a)
Individual Rights
b)
State Rights
c)
Slavery
d)
The Articles of Confederation
68.
The Federalists papers were written to persuade people to support the new constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
69.

What are 2 other words for individual rights? (Select all)

a)

Personal Freedoms

b)

Civil Liberties

c)

Federalism

70.

In what document is the Bill of Rights located?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

71.

What amendment guarantees freedom of religion, free speech, freedom of press, the right to assemble, and the right to petition government?

a)

2nd

b)

1st

c)

3rd

d)

4th

72.

What amendment prevents police from conducting unreasonable searches and seizures and requires police to have a search warrant?

a)

5th

b)

4th

c)

2nd

d)

3rd

73.

What amendment prohibits the government from quartering troops?

a)

2nd

b)

1st

c)

3rd

d)

4th

74.

What amendment states that individuals cannot be tried twice for the same crime or be forced to incriminate themselves?

a)

3rd

b)

8th

c)

5th

d)

1st

75.

What amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

8th

d)

10th

76.

What amendment reserves powers not granted to the federal government to the state governments and people?

a)

8th

b)

10th

c)

5th

d)

3rd

77.

What word means fair and reasonable procedures for those accused of a crime?

a)

Eminent Domain

b)

Self-Incrimination

c)

Due Process

d)

Double Jeopardy

78.

How did the Declaration of Independence influence the writing of the Constitution?

a)

The grievances listed against the King

b)

The Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

c)

The unalienable rights listed to the king

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