WorksheetsThe U.S. Constitution
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 29mins
Where was the Constitutional Convention held at?
Philadelphia
New York City
Washington DC
Boston
Which of the following men played leading Federalist roles? (Mark all that apply)
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
George Mason
James Madison
Due to the fact that there was no Bill of Rights and slavery had not yet been abolished, ____ men refused to sign the Constitution.
Four
Three
Two
Six
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9
13
7
11
When is Constitution Day celebrated?
August 17
September 17
July 4th
December 25
What vote is needed by Congress to pass an amendment?
1/3
2/3
1/4
3/4
Which group was opposed to a strong federal government?
Federalists
Freemasons
Anti-Federalists
Sons of Liberty
What does ratified mean?
Approved
Abolished
Banned
Added
Which amendment involves probable cause?
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
True or False: Freedom of Speech allows people to speak up about any issues or concerns they have?
True
False
What is eminent domain?
The right to remain silent
The right of the government to take private land for public use
When a jury decides that there is enough evidence
A fair and speedy trial
You may file a lawsuit or sue someone for a minimum of ____ dollars.
20
5
50
100
What are unenumerated rights?
Rights not listed in the Constitution
Rights listed in the Constitution
Rights only given to the states
Rights only given to people over the age 18
The 10th Amendment clearly states that the powers not given to the federal government belongs to....
the federal government
The states or the people
the king of England
the IRS
Which amendment says the punishment must fit the crime?
6th
7th
8th
9th
Which amendment includes Freedom of Press?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Which amendment was created because of King George III and his troops?
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
What does impartial mean?
Unjust
Unfair
Fair
Justice
What was the focus of the Founding Fathers?
Monarchy
States’ rights
Freedom of speech
Military spending
True or False: he Articles of Confederation became the first constitution and officially established the government of the thirteen colonies.
True
False
True or False: The colonists did NOT want to leave all power in the hands of one person for fear of what happened in England. Colonial concern about recreating a monarchy led to the adoption of the Articles of Confederation as America’s first plan of government.
True
False
Which of the following powers were given to Congress after the Articles of Confederation?
Declare war
Enter into treaties
Establish post offices
All of the above
True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government. Most power remained with the federal government, rather than the states having their own constitutions.
True
False
There were several weaknesses with the Articles of Confederation, including:
Congress did not have the power to levy (collect) taxes. This meant that Congress could not collect money from the states.
Congress had no power to regulate trade. Each state was acting like their own country when it came to trading goods.
Congress had no power to enforce its laws. Therefore, many colonists did not follow the laws.
The national government lacked a court system. With no court system, there was no Judicial Branch to interpret the laws.
What does levy mean?
Deny
Collect
Approve
None of the above
Which rebellion helped lead to the writing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787?
Shays'
Daniel's
Boudicca's
Hamilton's
Which of the following was a weakness of the AOC?
No central leader
Could not regulate trade
No power to enforce laws
All of the above
_____ is when a bank takes a person's property if he cannot pay his debts.
Cartography
Pardon
Amnesty
Foreclosure
The Constitution is broken down into ____ parts (articles).
21
10
7
5
Match the following
Article I
The Legislative Branch
Article II
The Executive Branch
Article III
The Judicial Branch
Preamble
The opening of the United States Constitution.
Article IV
Relations Among States
Article V
The Amendment Process
Article VI
The Supremacy Claus
Article VII
Ratifying the Constitution
Match the Bill of Rights
#1
Freedom of RELIGION, SPEECH, and the PRESS
#2
Right to bear ARMS
#3
Soldiers will not be housed in CIVILIAN homes without permission of the owner
#4
Protection from unreasonable SEARCHES and SEIZURES
#5
Protection of rights to LIFE, LIBERTY, and PROPERTY
Match the Bill of Rights
#6
Right to a trial by a CIVILIAN jury in criminal cased and be provided a defense LAWYER
#7
Right to trial by a civilian jury in CIVIL cases
#8
Excessive BAILS, fines, and PUNISHMENTS are forbidden
#9 & 10
Ensure RIGHTS not listed in the Bill of Rights doesn't mean states &citizens don’t have those rights
Mark the outcome(s) of the Three-Fifths Compromise.
Northern states had to return runaway enslaved people to slave holders.
Slave holders would pay higher taxes.
Southern states could count three-fifths of their enslaved people as part of their population.
The slave trade would be permitted for the 20 years following ratification of the Constitution.
Why is the “checks and balances” system important?
It allows the executive branch to make decisions without the approval of the judicial or legislative branch.
It allows state governments to retain power from the national government.
It prevents one branch of government from having too much power, and the other branches must approve
decisions.
It gives state governments equal power to the national government.
Includes the first ten amendments to the Constitution and describe guaranteed rights of states and citizens.
BILL OF RIGHTS
There were many debates during the Constitutional Convention, and both sides had to meet in the middle and make several ________.
COMPROMISES
________ wanted guaranteed citizen and state rights included in the Constitution, so they did not want it to
be RATIFIED.
ANTI-FEDERALISTS
________ supported the Constitution as it was written because they did not want to include guaranteed rights of
citizens and states.
FEDERALISTS
Citizens don't vote directly for the president. Instead the ______ casts ballots for the candidate that wins the majority of votes in each state.
ELECTORAL COLLEGE
The (a) created two chambers in (b) : the (c) based on a state’s
population; and the (d) based on equality for all states.
True or False: States with large populations wanted more representation in Congress to have more influence in decisions.
True
False
Legislative Branch
Makes the laws (congress)
Executive Branch
Enforces laws (the President)
The Judicial Branch
Includes the court systems
The powers of the U.S. President include:
Veto laws
Grant pardons
Commander in Chief of the armed forces
Grant Pardons
Nominate Supreme Court Justices
