WorksheetsUnit 1A: Constitution Review
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
The idea that the government was created by the people of America is--
Popular Sovereignty
Republicansim
Federalism
What is the principle of Republicanism?
The people create the government.
The power of government should be limited.
Americans are represented by elected officials.
Who shares power according to the principle of Federalism?
State government and federal government.
Executive and Legislative branches.
People and government.
Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?
Self-government
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
To protect the idea of federalism.
To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
To provide additional protections for individual rights.
Popular Sovereignty means that--
people elect their political representatives.
people are the source of the government's power.
power is divided between national and state government.
Each branch having its own jobs and powers is an example of -
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?
Separation of Powers
Federalism
When the president disagrees with a law Congress wants passed, he can veto the law. This action is an example of...
Limited government
Checks and Balances
The principle that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches -
Checks & Balances
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that are guaranteed to every citizen -
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
The principle of government in which federal and state governments share powers -
Federalism
Republicanism
Checks & Balances
A government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people -
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Federalism
This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the Constitution and laws -
Limited Government
Republicanism
Individual Rights
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Congress- it makes the laws
The President- enforces the laws
Supreme Court- it judges the laws
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Congress- it makes the laws
The President- enforces the laws
Supreme Court- it judges the laws
What does the Executive Branch do?
Congress- it makes the laws
The President- enforces the laws
Supreme Court- it judges the laws
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st
2nd
8th
Which amendment protects freedom of the press?
1st
5th
10th
Which amendment protects freedom of religion?
1st
2nd
7th
Which amendment protects freedom of assembly?
1st
5th
7th
Which amendment protects freedom of petition?
1st
4th
9th
Which amendment protects the right to own a gun?
2nd
4th
6th
Which amendment protects us from the government requiring us to quarter soldiers in our homes?
3rd
5th
7th
Which amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures?
3rd
4th
6th
Which amendment protects us from "double jeopardy" (being charged for the same crime twice)?
3rd
5th
6th
Which amendment protects us from self-incrimination?
1st
3rd
5th
Which amendment protects our due process rights?
2nd
4th
5th
What amendment protects our right to fair and speedy trial?
1st
3rd
6th
What amendment protects our right to have an "impartial jury" during a criminal trial?
5th
6th
7th
What amendment protects our right to call witnesses in our defense during a trial?
3rd
6th
8th
What amendment protects our right to have "counsel" (a lawyer) represent us during a trial?
5th
6th
9th
What amendment protects our right to have a jury in a civil trial?
1st
3rd
7th
What amendment protects us from excessive fines and excessive bail?
6th
8th
10th
What amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishments?
1st
5th
8th
What amendment says that citizens may enjoy certain rights that are not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights?
3rd
5th
9th
What amendment says that rights not specifically given to the federal government are held by the states?
1st
6th
10th
The idea of the "separation of powers" is credited to the political thinker...
John Locke
Charles de Montesquieu
The idea of "natural rights" is credited to the political thinker...
John Locke
Charles de Montesquieu
The most important aspect of the Magna Carta was the statement that...
Not even the king is above the law.
The common people have the same rights as the upper class.
Everyone should have the same amount of property.
The king holds his power due to "divine right".
What principle of the Constitution was first seen in the English Bill of Rights?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Republicanism
Individual Rights
