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Constitution test

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 21hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the first constitution of the U.S

a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Constitution of the United States
d)
Declaration of Independence
2.

What was the meeting to create the U.S constitution called

a)

Great Compromise

b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Constitutional Convention
3.

What year did the constitutional convention take place

a)
1787
b)
1865
c)
1800
d)
1776
4.

Who was the president of the Constitutional convention

a)
George Washington
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
5.

How many men signed the Constitutional convention

a)
60
b)

39

c)
50
d)
45
6.

Where was the Constitutional convention held

a)
New York
b)
Boston
c)
Washington D.C.
d)
Philadelphia
7.

What building was the Constitutional convention held in

a)
White House
b)
Capitol Building
c)
Empire State Building
d)
Independence Hall
8.

Who is Gouverneur Morris

a)

Final writer of the bill of rights

b)

Final writer of the constitution

c)

Final writer of the articles of confederation

d)

Final writer of the deceleration of independence

9.

When did the constitution become the law of the land

a)

1791

b)

1776

c)

1788

d)

1787

10.

What was the compromise between the federalist and anti federalist parties

a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Bill of Rights
11.

What did the federalist party want?

a)

A strong central government, and they wanted the constitution.

b)
Anarchy, no military, and a barter-based economy.
c)
A decentralized government, a pacifist military, and a socialist economy.
d)
A weak central government, a weak military, and a weak economy.
12.

What did the anti-federalist party want

a)
A stronger central government and weaker state governments.
b)
A weaker central government and stronger state governments.
c)
The abolition of all forms of government.
d)
A completely centralized government with no state governments.
13.

What is the great comprimise?

a)
An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to create a bicameral legislature with representation based on both population and equal representation for each state.
b)
An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to create a unicameral legislature with representation based on equal representation for each state only.
c)
An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to create a bicameral legislature with representation based on equal representation for each state only.
d)
An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to create a unicameral legislature with representation based on population only.
14.

What was the New Jersey plan?

a)
A plan for the development of New Jersey
b)
A proposal for the structure of the New Jersey government
c)

All states have equal representation and votes

d)
A plan for the economic development of New Jersey
15.

What was the Virginia plan?

a)
A plan for the abolition of slavery
b)

Representation based on population of states and power separated between 3 branches

c)
A plan for the expansion of the federal government
d)
A proposal for a unicameral legislative branch
16.

What is the main role of congress

a)
Make laws and represent the interests of the people
b)
Enforce laws and regulations
c)
Execute executive orders
d)
Adjudicate legal disputes
17.

What branch is the congress under?

a)
legislative
b)
judicial
c)
executive
d)
military
18.

True or False: Congress can tax goods sent from another state

a)
False
b)
True
19.

A record of a representative or senate's vote must be made if requested by what fraction of members

a)

one-fifth

b)
two-thirds
c)
all members
d)
one-third
20.

True or False: Congress cannot coin money

a)
True
b)
False
21.

how often must congress meet

a)
Once a year
b)
Once every ten years
c)
Once every six months
d)
Once every four years
22.

How many members of the house and senate must be present to work

a)

More than half

b)
200 in the house, 50 in the senate
c)
100 in the house, 25 in the senate
d)
150 in the house, 40 in the senate
23.

While working neither house can adjourn without permission for more than:

a)
2 days
b)
4 days
c)
1 day
d)
3 days
24.

How long does the president have to send back a bill before it becomes a law

a)
1 day
b)
30 days
c)
60 days
d)
10 days
25.

How can congress override a veto from the president

a)
Obtain a three-fourths majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
b)
Obtain a simple majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
c)
Obtain a unanimous vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
d)
Obtain a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
26.

Who decides impeachment trials

a)
The Supreme Court
b)
The President
c)
The House of Representatives
d)
The Senate
27.

Who presides in impeachment trials

a)
President of the United States
b)
Chief Justice of the United States
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Vice President of the United States
28.

Who's vote and what fraction does it take to find an impeached person guilty

a)

Senate and 1/3

b)

Senate and 2/3

c)

House of Representatives and 3/4

d)

House of Representatives and 1/2

29.

How long is a term for House of representative

a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
10 years
d)
6 years
30.

How do states determine how many representatives they have

a)
Based on their land area
b)
Based on their GDP
c)
Based on their number of cities
d)
Based on their population size
31.

How long must you be a US citizen before you can join the house of representatives?

a)
10 years
b)
1 year
c)
3 years
d)
7 years
32.

How old must you be to become a representative

a)
25
b)
30
c)
21
d)
18
33.

Who chooses the speaker of the house

a)
Members of the Senate
b)
The President
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
Members of the House of Representatives
34.

True or false: The house of representatives writes tax bills

a)
Only in certain states
b)
True
c)
Sometimes
d)
False
35.

One third of the senators arre elected every (a)   years

36.

How long is the term for a senate?

a)
4 years
b)
6 years
c)
2 years
d)
8 years
37.

To become a senate you must be a US senate for (a)   years

38.

How many senators does each state have?

a)
3
b)
1
c)
2
d)
5
39.

How old must you be to become a senator?

a)
18
b)
30
c)
40
d)
25
40.

How are senators elected?

a)
Through a military election
b)
Through a popular vote
c)
Through a lottery system
d)
Through an appointment by the President
41.

Who is the president of the senate?

a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
c)
Vice President of the United States
d)
Secretary of State
42.

The judicial branch consists of (a)   ,​ (b)   , and​ ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
one supreme court
13 court of appeals
93 district courts
14 courts of appeals
43.

What is the term length for a supreme court justice

a)
2 years
b)
10 years
c)
for life
d)
4 years
44.

How many justices are there currently

a)
9
b)
5
c)
12
d)
7
45.

Who nominates the justices

a)
The President of the United States
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
The Senate
d)
The Supreme Court
46.

Who was the first supreme court justices

a)
John Adams
b)
John Jay
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
47.

Who is the head of the executive branch and how long are their terms

a)

President of the United States and 4 years

b)

Mayor of the United States 4 years

c)

Governor of the United States 4 years

d)

Prime Minister of the United States and 4 years

48.

How many times can a president be elected

a)
2
b)
4
c)
3
d)
1
49.

What is the president of the commander of?

a)
The president of the commander is the vice president
b)

The commander and chief of the armed forces

c)
The president of the commander is the secretary
d)
The president of the commander is the treasurer
50.

When do presidential terms end

a)
December 31st
b)
February 1st
c)
March 15th
d)
January 20th
51.

How old must you be to run for president

a)
18
b)
25
c)
40
d)
35
52.

How does a president get elected?

a)
Through a military coup where the president seizes power by force.
b)
Through a lottery system where a random citizen becomes the president.
c)
Through a monarchy where the president is chosen by the royal family.
d)

Through majority vote in electoral college

53.

Who elects the president if there are not enough electoral votes

a)
Supreme Court
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Vice President
54.

How are electoral reps. determined for each state

a)
Electoral representatives for each state are determined based on the population and number of representatives in Congress.
b)
Electoral representatives for each state are determined based on the number of registered voters in the state.
c)
Electoral representatives for each state are determined based on the number of electoral votes won by the state in the previous election.
d)
Electoral representatives for each state are determined based on the state's GDP.
55.

Who takes over if the president cannot work

a)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Vice President
56.

How many departments be in the cabinet

a)
There are 5 departments in the cabinet.
b)

There are 15 departments in the cabinet.

c)
There are 10 departments in the cabinet.
d)
There are 20 departments in the cabinet.
57.

How long does a presidential candidate have to live in the US before running

a)
10 years
b)
14 years
c)
20 years
d)
4 years
58.

What does the secretary of state do

a)
The secretary of state oversees foreign affairs and diplomacy.
b)
The secretary of state is responsible for domestic policy.
c)
The secretary of state manages the national budget.
d)
The secretary of state is in charge of the military.
59.

Who appoints VP if there is vacancy

a)
The Vice President
b)
The Speaker of the House
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The President
60.

Who decides if the president is able to work after being disabled

a)
Supreme Court
b)
Congress
c)
Cabinet members
d)
Vice President
61.

Who does the president write to if they're unable to work

a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Vice President
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
62.

What are states not allowed to do

a)

enter treaties

b)

coin money

c)

ex post factor law

d)

violate the laws of science

63.

What does the constitution guarantee to the states

a)
Concurrent powers
b)

Republican government

c)
Implied powers
d)
Enumerated powers
64.

How does the federal government punish states for denying citizens the right to vote

a)
The federal government can punish states for denying citizens the right to vote by reducing their representation in Congress.
b)
The federal government can punish states for denying citizens the right to vote by issuing warnings and reprimands.
c)

The federal government can punish states for denying citizens the right to vote by reducing number of reps

d)
The federal government can punish states for denying citizens the right to vote by implementing stricter voter ID laws.
65.

What are reserved powers

a)
Powers not granted to the federal government
b)
Powers granted to the federal government
c)
Powers shared by the federal and state governments
d)
Powers granted to local governments
66.

Who makes the rules for citizenship

a)
parents
b)

government

c)

Supreme court

d)

congress

67.

A citizen of the US is someone who:

a)

was born in the US or naturalized in the US

b)
has a US passport
c)
has lived in the US for at least 10 years
d)
is legally recognized as a member of the United States
68.

How many amendments are in the US constitution

a)
27
b)
100
c)
10
d)
50
69.

What is the fraction that both houses mush have to propose an amendment

a)
1/2
b)
3/4
c)
1/3
d)
2/3
70.

How many amendments were there in 1791

a)
15
b)
5
c)
10
d)
20
71.

Amendments must be ratified by (a)   of the state legislators within ​ (b)   years

Choose from the below words
3/4
7
2/3
8
72.

What is the bill of rights

a)
The Bill of Rights is a document that outlines the rights and freedoms of citizens in a democratic society.
b)

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution that guarantees freedom.

c)
The Bill of Rights is a set of rules that govern the behavior of government officials.
d)
The Bill of Rights is a list of laws that protect the rights of individuals in a court of law.
73.

Besides by state legislators how else can an amendment be ratified

a)
By executive order
b)
By popular vote
c)
By judicial decision
d)

National convention

74.

What is a search warrent

a)
A search warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement officials to search a specific location or premises for evidence of a crime.
b)
A search warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement officials to search a specific location or premises for evidence of a civil matter.
c)
A search warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement officials to search any location or premises for evidence of a crime.
d)
A search warrant is a legal document issued by a private citizen to search a specific location or premises for evidence of a crime.
75.

What are the rights of an accused person

a)
The rights of an accused person include the right to choose their own judge.
b)
The rights of an accused person include the right to a speedy trial.
c)
The rights of an accused person include the right to remain silent, the right to legal representation, the right to a fair and public trial, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
d)
The rights of an accused person include the right to tamper with evidence.
76.

What is due process of law

a)

Everyone has the right to fair treatment

b)

Everyone has the right to impartial trial

c)

Everyone has the right to remain silent

d)

Everyone has the right to hear a witness

77.

What is ex post factor law

a)
Ex post facto law is a law that only applies to criminal offenses.
b)

Ex post factor law is a law that states some one can be found guilty for a crime before it was made a law constitution makes it illegal

c)
Ex post facto law is a law that changes the legal consequences or status of actions that were committed after the enactment of the law.
d)
Ex post facto law is a law that can be applied retroactively to civil cases.
78.

What is Habeas corpus

a)
Habeas corpus is a type of coffee drink.
b)
Habeas corpus is a Latin phrase meaning 'innocent until proven guilty.'
c)
Habeas corpus is a legal principle that allows individuals to be detained without trial.
d)
Habeas corpus is a legal principle that protects individuals from unlawful detention or imprisonment.
79.

How many witnesses must be present to convict of treason

a)
One witness
b)
Two witnesses
c)
It depends on the jurisdiction and legal system.
d)
Three witnesses
80.

Who must agree to create a treaty

a)
Government officials
b)

The nation

c)
International organizations
d)
Citizens of the countries involved
81.

How can admit new states

a)
New states can be admitted through a majority vote in the national parliament.
b)
New states can be admitted through a referendum of the existing states.
c)
New states can be admitted through a decision made by the head of state.
d)

New states can be admitted through the congress.

82.

Can the government give a religious test to anyone

a)
Yes
b)
Sometimes
c)
Only to certain individuals
d)
No
83.

What is the 3/5 plan

a)
The 3/5 plan refers to a plan to divide a pie into 5 equal parts and only allowing someone to have 3 parts
b)
The 3/5 plan refers to a plan to divide a group of people into 5 equal parts and only allowing 3 parts to participate
c)

The 3/5 plan allows for slaves to count as 3/5 towards the state's population

d)
The 3/5 plan refers to a plan to allocate 3 out of 5 resources to a specific group

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