WorksheetsMissouri Constitution Test
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen regarding voting?
Voting multiple times to ensure their preferred candidate wins
Keeping informed about the issues on the ballot
Selling their vote to the highest bidder
Only voting in presidential elections
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
The 15th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
The 26th Amendment
The 22nd Amendment
What is the minimum age requirement to vote in federal elections in the United States?
16
18
21
25
Why is it important for citizens to vote?
It is the only legal obligation they have
Voting has no real impact on government
It is a fundamental way to express opinions and influence government decisions
Only celebrities' votes are counted
What was a major goal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
To make English the official language of the United States
To require photo identification for voting
To eliminate racial discrimination in voting
To lower the voting age to 16
Voting rights have __________ over time.
Increased
Decreased
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Paying taxes
Serving on a jury
Obeying the law
Attending school
True or False: Federal and state governments have legislative branches.
True
False
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
States
Which amendment protects the rights to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
Third Amendment
First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?
To ensure one branch of government does not become too powerful
To check the accuracy of government financial accounts
To balance the budget of the federal government
To provide checks to government employees
How do political parties influence government policy?
By organizing protests and rallies
By nominating candidates who support their policy goals
By directly making laws
By voting in elections
Which of the following is a way that voters can register to vote in many states?
By sending an email
Online
By shouting their name at city hall
By sending a fax
What is the first step in the voter registration process in most states?
Submitting a photo ID
Filling out a registration form
Voting in a preliminary election
Paying a registration fee
If you believe your trial was not handled fairly what can you do?
Nothing, the verdict is final
Appeal your verdict to a higher court
Write to the judge
Petition the Supreme Court
If someone is on trial for committing an illegal act they would go to....
the Supreme Court
Civil Court
Criminal Court
jail
What is the first step in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Missouri?
The bill is signed by the Governor
The bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate
The bill is reviewed by the Supreme Court
The bill is voted on by the public in a referendum
What does the term "bicameral legislature" refer to?
A single legislative chamber
A two-chamber legislative system
A legislative system with three chambers
A legislative system without any chambers
