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Unit 1A: Constitution Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The idea that the government was created by the people of America is--

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Republicansim

c)

Federalism

2.

What is the principle of Republicanism?

a)

The people create the government.

b)

The power of government should be limited.

c)

Americans are represented by elected officials.

3.

Who shares power according to the principle of Federalism?

a)

State government and federal government.

b)

Executive and Legislative branches.

c)

People and government.

4.

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

a)

Self-government

b)

Republicanism

c)

Separation of Powers

5.

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

a)

To protect the idea of federalism.

b)

To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.

c)

To provide additional protections for individual rights.

6.

Popular Sovereignty means that--

a)

people elect their political representatives.

b)

people are the source of the government's power.

c)

power is divided between national and state government.

7.

Each branch having its own jobs and powers is an example of -

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Checks and Balances

8.

The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

9.

When the president disagrees with a law Congress wants passed, he can veto the law. This action is an example of...

a)

Limited government

b)

Checks and Balances

10.

The principle that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches -

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

11.

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that are guaranteed to every citizen -

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Limited Government

12.

The principle of government in which federal and state governments share powers -

a)

Federalism

b)

Republicanism

c)

Checks & Balances

13.

A government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people -

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

14.

This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the Constitution and laws -

a)

Limited Government

b)

Republicanism

c)

Individual Rights

15.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
16.
a)
Republicanism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
17.
What are the 3 Branches of government?
a)
Freedom of Speech, Petition, Religion, Press, Assembly
b)
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
c)
Executive, Republic, School
18.

What does the Legislative Branch do?

a)

Congress- it makes the laws

b)

The President- enforces the laws

c)

Supreme Court- it judges the laws

19.

What does the Judicial Branch do?

a)

Congress- it makes the laws

b)

The President- enforces the laws

c)

Supreme Court- it judges the laws

20.

What does the Executive Branch do?

a)

Congress- it makes the laws

b)

The President- enforces the laws

c)

Supreme Court- it judges the laws

21.
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
22.
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Individual Rights
23.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Federalism
24.
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited Government
25.

Which amendment protects freedom of speech?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

8th

26.

Which amendment protects freedom of the press?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

10th

27.

Which amendment protects freedom of religion?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

7th

28.

Which amendment protects freedom of assembly?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

7th

29.

Which amendment protects freedom of petition?

a)

1st

b)

4th

c)

9th

30.

Which amendment protects the right to own a gun?

a)

2nd

b)

4th

c)

6th

31.

Which amendment protects us from the government requiring us to quarter soldiers in our homes?

a)

3rd

b)

5th

c)

7th

32.

Which amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures?

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

6th

33.

Which amendment protects us from "double jeopardy" (being charged for the same crime twice)?

a)

3rd

b)

5th

c)

6th

34.

Which amendment protects us from self-incrimination?

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

35.

Which amendment protects our due process rights?

a)

2nd

b)

4th

c)

5th

36.

What amendment protects our right to fair and speedy trial?

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

6th

37.

What amendment protects our right to have an "impartial jury" during a criminal trial?

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

7th

38.

What amendment protects our right to call witnesses in our defense during a trial?

a)

3rd

b)

6th

c)

8th

39.

What amendment protects our right to have "counsel" (a lawyer) represent us during a trial?

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

9th

40.

What amendment protects our right to have a jury in a civil trial?

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

7th

41.

What amendment protects us from excessive fines and excessive bail?

a)

6th

b)

8th

c)

10th

42.

What amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishments?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

8th

43.

What amendment says that citizens may enjoy certain rights that are not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights?

a)

3rd

b)

5th

c)

9th

44.

What amendment says that rights not specifically given to the federal government are held by the states?

a)

1st

b)

6th

c)

10th

45.

The idea of the "separation of powers" is credited to the political thinker...

a)

John Locke

b)

Charles de Montesquieu

46.

The idea of "natural rights" is credited to the political thinker...

a)

John Locke

b)

Charles de Montesquieu

47.

The most important aspect of the Magna Carta was the statement that...

a)

Not even the king is above the law.

b)

The common people have the same rights as the upper class.

c)

Everyone should have the same amount of property.

d)

The king holds his power due to "divine right".

48.

What principle of the Constitution was first seen in the English Bill of Rights?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Republicanism

d)

Individual Rights