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2.1 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Preamble

2.

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

a)

establish justice

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

promote the general welfare

d)

insure domestic tranquility

3.

The Preamble lists the ___ of the United States Constitution.

a)

grievances

b)

unalienable rights

c)

purposes

d)

weaknesses

4.
"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?
a)
We the People
b)
do ordain and establish
c)
to ourselves and our posterity
d)
in order to form a more perfect union
5.

What does the following phrase from the preamble mean?

"Do ordain and establish this Constitution"

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

6.

Reorder the following to match the appropriate amendment number on the bottom

a)

Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

No forced housing of soldiers

d)

No illegal search and seizures, and the right to privacy

e)

Due Process, Eminent Domain, Grand Jury, No self Incrimination, No Double Jeopardy

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
7.

According to the ​ (a)   you cannot have ​ (b)   nor may you receive punishment that is ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
8th Amendment
excessive bail or fines
cruel and unusal
7th Amendment
9th Amendment
jail time exceeding the max allowed time
not listed in the Constitution
8.

Match the following

a)

Legislative Branch

1.

Makes the Laws

b)

Executive Branch

2.

Enforces the Laws

c)

Judicial Branch

3.

Interprets the Laws

d)

Our nations First Government System

4.

Articles of Confederation

e)

Each branch has the ability to check the others to keep one branch from becoming too powerful

5.

Check and Balances

9.

(a)   is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

Choose from the below words
Federalism
Communism
Socialism
10.

Which clause in the Constitution establishes the superiority of federal laws over state laws?

a)

The Supremacy Clause

b)

The Equality Clause

c)

The Preemption Clause

11.

Reserved powers are

a)

powers belonging only to the national government

b)

powers belonging only to the states

c)

powers belonging only to the cities

d)

powers that are used when there is a war

12.

The people are the source of all governmental authority.

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Judicial Review

13.

Government may exercise only those powers given to it.

a)

Federalism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Limited Government

d)

Judicial Review

14.

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks & Balances

15.

The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

16.

Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?

a)

rule of law

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

popular sovereignty

17.

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the rights that every citizen is guaranteed and cannot be violated?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

States Rights

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Right to remain Silent

18.

Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Republicanism

d)

Popular sovereignty

19.

Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?  

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

20.

To give official approval to

a)

ratify

b)

precedent

c)

bicameral

d)

impeachment