WorksheetsPreamble/ Legislative Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To let everyone know a new tour was coming.
To end a fight.
To tell off Germany.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Bryk
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To explain what is going to be listed in the constitution.
To give our country a new set of laws.
To create a strong National Government.
To entertain the reader.
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
To explain what is going to be listed in the Constitution.
To confuse people.
To create a strong National Government.
To give our country a set of laws and rules to be governed by.
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
Taylor Swift
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Geroge Washington
What is the first government set up by our founding fathers called?
Articles of Confederation
The First Swifters
National Government
House of Representatives
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
People did not like being told what to do!
Poor Planning.
They created a weak National Government and all the states had too many differences.
They created too strong of a National Government and people revolted.
What city did the Constitutional Convention meet in?
Philadelphia
Orland Park
Washington
Columbus
How many states did the Constitution need for approval?
13 out of 13
9 out of 13
6 out of 13
4 out of 13
What two groups is Congress dived into? (Pick two answers!)
Preamble
Constitution
What building does Congress meet in in Washington DC?
Ford's Theater
The Oval
White House
Capitol
What is the office term for senators?
10 years
6 years
2 years
4 years
What is the office term for a House of Representative?
2 years
6 years
10 years
4 years
How many total senators does the U.S have?
25
50
100
2
How many total representatives does the U.S have?
45
246
222
435
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Vice President and President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Mrs. Keith
The President
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
President Pro Tempore
Vice President
Mrs. DeVries
Speaker of the House
What are the requirements to be in the Senate?
30 years old
U.S Citizen for 9 years
Live in the state you represent
All of the Above
What are the requirements to be in the House of Representatives?
25 years old
U.S Citizen for 9 years
Live in the state you represent (in your district)
All of the Above
How does a bill become a law? (Select ALL that apply!!)
Starts off as an idea
Congressman introduces the bill
Committees review bill and make changes
House and Senate vote on bill
President votes yes or vetos it
The Senate Represents......
Mr. Degen
The district where they are from
The entire state
Ms. Bebar
The House represents......
The district where they are from
Mrs. Henning
The entire state
The whole country
What is federalism?
National government shares power with the state governments
A process to create a law
The beginning of the constitution
A convention
What is the purpose of the System of Checks and Balances
Where citizens get to vote for representatives
A way to create a law
A system set up to create a weak National Government
To make sure one branch of government does not become too powerful
What is they job of the legislative branch?
To sign treaties
To make our country's laws
To interpret the law
To uphold the law
What is a Democratic Government?
Citizens vote for their representatives
A King has sole power
A Queen has sole power
Citizens have zero influence on their government
