WorksheetsU.S. Constitution Test (2023)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 27mins
What year did the United States declare its independence?
1714
1745
1776
1801
What was the name of the first U.S. constitution?
English Bill of Rights
The Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Who is considered the 'Father of the U.S. Constitution'?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
The U.S. Constitution is made up of three sections, they include (in order; first to last)
the Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments
the Bill of Rights, the Conclusion, and the Amendments
the Introduction, the Body, and the Conclusion
the Preamble, the Branches, the Rights
Why did small states favor the New Jersey Plan over the Virginia Plan?
Because it called for the 3/5th Compromise
Because people liked New Jersey's Plan better
Because it called for equal representation in a bicameral legislature
Because it called for representation based on population
Why did large states favor the Virginia Plan over the New Jersey Plan?
Because it included a bill of rights.
Because it would give more power to more populated states
Because people wanted a unicameral legislature
Because it would not allow the government to tax the people
Article I of the Constitution discusses the
legislative; make
executive; enforce
judicial; interpret
cabinet; change
The Legislative Branch
consists of one house - the House of Representatives.
consists of one house - the Senate.
consists of two houses - the House of Representatives and the Senate.
consists of two houses - the General Assembly and the Senate.
Representation in the U.S. House of Representatives is based on
a state's physical size.
a state's population.
equality for all of the states.
its number of electoral votes.
What are the terms (years of service) for House and Senate members?
House = 2 years; Senate = 2 years
House = 2 years; Senate = 6 years
House = 4 years; Senate = 8 years
House = 6 years; Senate = 10 years
The House of Representatives and the Senate are jointly referred to as
The General Assembly
The United Nations.
Congress.
The Cabinet.
What title is given to the leader of the House of Representatives?
The President
The Speaker of the House
The President Pro Tempore
Chief Justice
Representation in the U.S. Senate is based on
a state's physical size.
a state's population.
equality for all the states.
its number of electoral votes.
In the House of Representatives there are _____ members and the Senate has ____ members.
(a)
What is the title given to the person in charge of the U.S. Senate?
Senate Minority Leader
Senate Majority Leader
President of the Senate (also known as the Vice President)
President of the Senate (also known as the Chief Justice of the United States)
The Elastic Clause (also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause) allows Congress
to make take actions other than just those listed in the Constitution.
to limit citizenship granted to immigrants who move to the U.S.
to limit spending carried out by Congress.
to make it possible for Congress to override a Presidential veto.
Article II of the Constitution discusses the
legislative; make
executive; enforce
judicial; interpret
cabinet; change
Which of the following is an accurate list of qualifications to be President of the United States?
at least 35 years old, natural born citizen, resident of the U.S. for 14 years
at least 25 years old, naturalized citizen, resident of the U.S. for 16 years
at least 30 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the U.S. for 20 years
at least 40 years old, a naturalized citizen, resident of the U.S. for life
How long is a single term for the President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who is the current president of the United States?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
The president is officially elected by the
Senate
Electoral College
Supreme Court
state legislature
What is the term for the order in which officials fill the office of the president in case of a vacancy?
Order of succession
Order of executive
Order of ability
Order of importance
If the President would die, who are the next two offices in the line to take over the position?
Speaker of the House followed by President of the Senate
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court followed by the Vice President
The Vice President followed by the Speaker of the House
The Senate Majority Leader followed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
What is the name of the group of government officials who advice the President?
Cabinet
Crew
Ensemble
Collective
What amendment limited the President to two full terms in office?
10th
13th
19th
22nd
Article III of the Constitution discusses the
legislative; make
executive; enforce
judicial; interpret
cabinet; change
Members of the Supreme Court are
nominated by the President and confirmed by the House of Representatives.
nominated by states and confirmed by the Senate.
nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
nominated by state legislatures and confirmed by the Senate.
What qualifications are listed in the Constitution for Supreme Court members?
Must be at least 40 years old and have a college degree
Must be at least 45 years old and have a law degree
Must be at least 50 years old and must be male
No qualifications are listed.
How long is the appointment of a Supreme Court member?
5 years.
10 years.
15 years.
Life
How many members are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
5
7
9
10
Judicial review is the
division of powers among the three branches of government.
separation of powers between the stated and federal governments.
ability of the Supreme Court to determine if a law is constitutional.
idea that government gets its power from the people.
In order for a bill to become a law, bills
are approved by Congress and signed by the president.
are approved by the Supreme Court and signed by the president.
are approved by the Cabinet and signed by the president.
are approved by Congress and vetoed by the president.
Checks and Balances allows
each branch of government to check the others to prevent one from becoming too powerful.
for emergency spending bills to be established to keep the government running.
powers of government to be divided between state and federal governments.
for the regulation of trade between different countries.
The Bill of Rights is/are the
first 3 articles of the Constitution.
first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
introduction to the Constitution.
most recent amendments to the Constitution.
What did the framers, or writers, of the Constitution fear would happen if they did not include a Bill of Rights?
The judicial branch would not ratify the Constitution.
The government would not be strong enough to be effective.
The people would overthrow the national government.
A government would ignore the rights of its citizens.
Which of the following freedoms is NOT protected by the first amendment?
Religion
Speech
Press
voting
What right is protected by the 2nd amendment?
trial by jury
bear arms
speedy trial
no excessive fines
What right is guaranteed by the 8th Amendment?
Right to trial by jury in a civil case
Right to due process, freedom from self-incrimination
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
Right to a speedy and public trial
Why is the 9th Amendment important?
it declared that rights exist beyond those listed in the Bill of Rights.
it included a complete list of all rights of the American people.
it explains the difference between civil liberties and civil rights.
it gave women the right to vote
What amendment ended slavery in the U.S.?
10th
13th
15th
18th
What amendment provided all citizens equal protection under the law?
3rd
8th
14th
24th
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
15th
17th
19th
21st
Separation of powers is the
division of powers among the three branches of government.
separation of powers between the stated and federal governments.
ability of the Supreme Court to determine if a law is constitutional.
idea that government gets its power from the people.
The (a) brings charges of impeachment, while the (b) holds the trial.
Popular sovereignty is the
division of powers among the three branches of government.
separation of powers between the stated and federal governments.
ability of the Supreme Court to determine if a law is constitutional.
idea that government gets its power from the people.
According to the Constitution, a census must be taken in the U.S. every
5
10
15
20
Where is the capital of the United State and the seat of the federal government?
Federalism is the...
Division of powers among the three branches of government.
Separation of powers between the state and federal governments.
Ability of the Supreme Court to determine if a law is constitutional.
Idea that government gets its power from the people.
Which is a method that can be used to add amendments to the Constitution?
Proposed by state governors; ratified by state conventions
Proposed by national conventions; ratified by the Supreme Court
Proposal by Congress; ratification by state legislatures
Proposed by the executive branch; ratified by the state legislatures
The Supremacy Clause makes...
The Constitution the supreme law in the U.S.
The president the Commander in Chief of the armed forces.
Supreme Court the highest court in the U.S.
The Speaker of the House the leader of the House of Representatives.
