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WorksheetsConstitution Test (odd)
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Match the BOLD excerpt from the Preamble with its meaning below.
WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
Everyone who lives in the United States, regardless of race or creed
Keep an army and protect citizens and our borders
Make sure that peace, security, and freedom exist for every generation of Americans
Create a fair legal system
Match the BOLD excerpt from the Preamble with its meaning below.
We the people of the United States, in order to FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
Create a group of states who work together and support each other's goals
Make sure that situations are peaceful on the homefront
Everyone who lives in the United States, regardless of race or creed
Keep an army and protect citizens and our borders
Match the BOLD excerpt from the Preamble with its meaning below.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, ESTABLISH JUSTICE, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
create a fair legal system
establish programs to make sure that every person's needs are met
create a group of states who work together and support each other's goals
make sure that situations are peaceful on the Homefront
Match the BOLD excerpt from the Preamble with its meaning below.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
Make sure that situations are peaceful on the homefront
everyone who lives in the United States, regardless of race or creed
Keep an army and protect citizens and our borders
make sure that peace, security, and freedom exist for every generation of Americans
Match the BOLD excerpt from the Preamble with its meaning below.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
Keep an army and protect citizens and our borders
make sure that peace, security, and freedom exist for every generation of Americans
create a fair legal system
establish programs to make sure that every person's needs are being met
Match the BOLD excerpt from the Preamble with its meaning below.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
Establish programs to make sure that every person's needs are being met
create a group of states who work together and support each other's goals
make sure that situations are peaceful on the homefront
everyone who lives in the United States, regardless of race or creed
Match the BOLD excerpt from the Preamble with its meaning below.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY TO OURSELVES AND OUR POSTERITY, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
make sure that peace, security, and freedom exist for every generation of Americans
create a fair legal system
establish programs to make sure that every person's needs are being meet
create a group of states who work together and support each other's goals
What is the chief responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
to make laws
to enforce laws
to interpret laws
to carry out the laws
Why does New York have more representatives than Nevada?
New York was one of the original 13 colonies
New York is along the Atlantic Ocean and they need more
New York has a larger population than Nevada
New York has different cultures and they need a variety of people to represent each culture
What article of the Constitution defines the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Which of the following is the SAME between Senators and Representatives?
How old you must be to serve
How long you must be a citizen for to serve
You have to be a resident of the state you represent
You have to have worked in the government before
All of the following are powers of the Legislative Branch except--
tax the people
settle disagreements in court
declare war
approve presidential appointments
Which of the following is NOT a step in the lawmaking process?
President signs the bill to make it a law
a congressman writes the bill
the Supreme Court approves the bill
a committee debates the bill
What term do we use to describe the type of Legislature we have?
bicameral
unicameral
congress
expressed
How many members are in the Senate?
535
435
45
100
What do we call the House of Representatives and Senate together?
Executive Branch
Congress
Concurrent Powers
Supreme Court
Power that are given to Congress that are not directly stated in the U.S. Constitution are called-- (choose all the apply)
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
Elastic Powers
Reserved Powers
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President
The Secretary of State
The President
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Executive Branch?
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
The President
What is the main job of the Vice President?
to act as Commander and Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces
to take over as President if the President dies or can no longer do his job
to lead the Cabinet meetings and take notes for the President
to take part in parades and funerals
True or False:
Each Cabinet member must be approved by the U.S. Congress.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become President of the United States?
you must be a natural born U.S. citizen
you must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years
you must have the U.S. Constitution memorized by heart
You must be at least 35 years old
Which part of the Executive Branch votes to break a tie in the Senate?
Vice President
Secretary of State
The President
White House Chief of Staff
Which of the following hypothetical people would be eligible to be elected President?
a 58-year-old man who was born in Alaska and has already served as President for two, nonconsecutive terms
a 61-year-old man born in California who has lived in Canada for fifty years
a 37-year-old woman born in Germany to American parents on an American military base who moved to the U.S. on her fifth birthday
A 34-year-old man who was born in Massachusetts and has lived in the United States his entire life
What is the maximum number of times one person can be elected President?
1 time
2 times
3 times
no limit, as long as they are elected by the people
Which of the following is NOT a power of the President?
the power to veto legislation from Congress
the power to break a tie vote in the Senate
the power to sign treaties with foreign nations
the power to pardon criminals
What is the primary role of the Executive Branch in the United States?
to vote on laws
to write laws
to enforce laws
to interpet laws
What is the President's role in the U.S. legislative process?
The Constitution outlines non role for the Executive Branch in the law-making process.
The President sits on Congressional committees as a non-voting participant.
The majority of the bills that are debated in Congress come from the President.
The President either approves or vetoes a bill after is is approved by both houses of Congress.
What is a "pocket veto"?
A bill that a President neglects or refuses to sign after one month of inaction.
A bill that a President neglects or refuses to sign after ten days, should Congress be in session on the tenth day.
A bill that a President neglects or refuses to sign after tens days, should Congress not be in session on the tenth day.
A bill that the President never physically returns to Congress.
How is the President elected?
By receiving the most votes nationwide
by receiving 270 electoral votes
by Senate selection from the 3 presidential candidates with the most electoral votes
none of the above
What are the 3 types of federal courts in the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court, District Court, Circuit Court
Supreme Court, District Court, Appeals Court
Supreme Court,
Circuit Court, Appeals Court
District Court, Circuit Court, Appeals Court
The Supreme Court judge expressing disagreement with the majority opinion of the court issues this
jurisdiction
majority opinion
dissenting opinion
civil decision
the authority to hear and decide a case
jurisdiction
district
circuit court
appellate court
highest court in the land
Supreme Court
District Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
True or False:
The Judicial Branch interprets the law
True
False
True or False:
The Supreme Court can strike down an unconstitutional law.
True
False
True or False:
The Supreme Court can impeach the President.
True
False
True or False:
The Supreme Court must take every case that gets appealed to it.
True
False
True or False:
The President confirms Supreme Court justices.
True
False
What article describes the Judicial Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
6
3
9
12
Who appoints Federal judges?
President
Congress
other judges
Me
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
6 years
2 years
life
20 years
A past decision on which judges base their decisions in similar cases is a(n):
circuit
opinion
docket
precedent
How might a President limit the powers of the Supreme Court?
submit an appeal to the Court
veto Court decision
appoint federal judges
refuse to enforce a Supreme Court decision
What does the word "bicameral" mean?
Two houses, or two branches
Two people. or two bodies
Two decision
None of the above
If Ohio has 18 electoral votes, how many members does it have in the House of Representatives?
18
15
16
17
The head of the Executive Branch in the state is . . .
President
Senator
Governor
Legislature
What freedom is NOT guaranteed by the 1st Amendment?
speech
privacy
religion
assembly
You cannot be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment because of what Amendment?
2nd
5th
7th
8th
According to the Constitution, who decides issues that are not explained in the Constitution?
the President
the States
the Congress
the Voters
What "plan" of government favored small states by giving them 2 electors per state?
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
Connecticut Plan
New Hampshire Plan
In the law-making process, all laws start out as:
bills
vetoes
papers
debates
In the law-making process, before a bill can be voted on, what must happen to it?
It must be approved by the President.
It must have 51% of the vote in Congress.
It must survive the committee process.
It must have support of 3/4 of the states.
In the law-making process, if the President vetoes a bill, what can Congress do with it?
They can override the veto with 3/4 vote.
They can pass the bill with a 1/2 vote.
They can override the veto with a 2/3 vote.
They can pass the bill with support from the states.
What is the purpose of the committee process?
It gives congressmen a chance to meet
It allows ALL members of Congress to read and debate certain bills
The purpose was to waste time so the President gives up and approves the bill.
It was created to critique, debate, and improve each bill before the vote comes.
What amendment guarantees the right to "bear arms"?
1st
2nd
3rd
6th
What amendment guarantees you the right to refuse to quarter troops in your home?
2nd
5th
7th
3rd
Who is in charge of declaring war?
President
Supreme Court
Congress
the States
If Oklahoma has 13 electoral votes, how many senators does it have?
11
2
13
3
What does it mean to "impeach"?
Remove a public official from office
Replace a public official who has been removed
Put a public official who has committed a crime in jail
Accuse a public official of committing a crime
Why did America's first government, the Articles of Confederation, fail?
It did not let the people vote
It was impossible to make laws because there was no committee process
It was very corrupt and had a difficult time keeping the people satisfied
To make decisions, all states had to reach a consense (which was very difficult)
What is the name of the legislative body at the State level here in Illinois?
General Assembly
Illinois Congress
Illinois Assembly
none of the above
Who can declare war?
Congress
President
Supreme Court
Executive Branch
What branch of government interprets laws to ensure they are Constitutional?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Congress
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
535
100
115
435
How old must someone be to get elected to the Senate?
25
30
35
40
How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?
unlimited
2 years
6 years
12 years
How many years does a member of the House of Representatives serve?
unlimited
2 years
4 years
6 years
What fraction of states must ratify and amendment before it goes into effect?
2/3
3/4
1/2
5/6
Who approves treaties before they go into effect?
the President
the Supreme Court
the States
the Congress
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?
the President
the Senate
the Congress
the House of Representatives
How many years does someone in the Senate serve?
unlimited
2 years
4 years
6 years
What is the minimum age requirement to become President?
25
30
35
40
How many branches does the American government have?
1
2
3
4
Who has the power to nominate Supreme Court justices?
the President
Congress
the States
the Supreme Court
Who has the power to print and coin money?
President
Governor
Supreme Court
Congress
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
10
28
27
26
How many members are there on the Supreme Court?
8
5
7
9
Forcing every American to be a Christian would be a violation of what amendment?
1st
2nd
10th
8th
Jim is arrested for burglary on January 15th, 2011. The judge orders him to serve 2 years in jail. The judge orders him to serve 2 years in jail. In 2013, he is released. He is arrested again (and put back in jail) for his burglary on January 15th, 2011. This is a violation of what amendment?
7th
6th
5th
4th
You come home from school one day to find your home searched randomly by police. You later find out they suspected you were hiding drugs, but they did not have a search warrant and they did not have "reasonable suspicion." What amendment was violated?
3rd
5th
6th
4th
Pamela wants to become President of the United States in 2024. She is now 30, and her birthday is on March 2nd. Can she serve?
yes
no
True or False:
Jim wants to lower the speed limit outside of his house because he believes it is very dangerous. He must call his Senator because only the Senate can propose bills.
true
false
This amendment abolished slavery:
13
14
15
16
This amendment states that "The people have more rights than those guaranteed in the Bill of Rights."
5
7
9
10
This amendment gives women the right to vote:
17
19
21
23
This amendment prevents a person from being tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy):
3
5
6
8
The Great Compromise created a bicameral Congress, where the House of Representatives received members from a state based on __________, and the Senate received members based on __________.
equality; population
population; equality
geographic size; equality
equality; geographic size
Which of the following is NOT a role of the President?
Chief Executive
Commander in Chief
Party Chief
Chief of Business
