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WorksheetsCh. 6- Constitution & Citizenship
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 32mins
The First Amendment does not protect...............
the right to practice religion.
the right to bear arms
freedom of assembly.
freedom of the press
What is "due process of the law"?
the notion that government can enact laws that recognize some but not all of an individual's rights
the standard that places limitations on laws and legal proceedings in an effort to guarantee fairness and justice
the guarantee that individuals cannot be tried twice for a crilminal offense if a jury has found them not guilty
the idea that permits the govenment to take personal property to benefit the public interest
In the United States, most naturalized citizens are Americans who .......
were born outside of the United States to foreign-born parents.
do not have to use United States passports for international travel.
had one American parent and one
foreign-born parent at birth.
were adopted at birth by American parents in a foreign country.
A free press was designed to serve all of the following purposes, except which?
to allow Americans to share their own ideas and views with others
to keep the American public secure by keeping it informed about issues and current events
to encourage government officials to be open and honest with the people
to protect the reputations of elected representatives from damage by opponents
Which of these rights is not specifically mentioned in the orignal Constitution but is protected by the Bill of Rights?
the right to a prompt and fair trial
the right to appeal a court decision
the right to choose the number of representatives in Congress
the right to decide how to fill vacant seats in Congress
The Bill of Rights plays a role in all of the following examples , except which?
A synagogue was defaced with a swastika.
A citizen shouted "Fire!" in a public theatre.
A bus was searched without a warrant.
A withess "took the Fifth" at a public hearing.
What was one of the major problems faced by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
The delegates clashed over whether or not the federal government should regulate trade among states.
The delegates debated over what should happen if there was a conflict between a state law and a federal law.
The delegates could not agree on whether or not a national judiciary should be established.
The delegates questioned the annexation of small states whose increased influence threatened large states.
What checks do the other two branches of government have on the judicial branch?
Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and can be impeached by Congress.
Supreme Court decisions can be vetoed by the President and overridden by Congress.
Supreme Court facilities can be relocated by the President and have funding cut by Congress.
Supreme Court cases are reviewed by the President and can be overruled by Congress.
According to the idea of majority rule, whose decisions make policy for everyone?
the greatest number of people in a society
the oldest people in a society
the most talented people in a society
the person elected to lead a society
What does the fact that the Constitution allows for the removal of the president from office show about American government?
It is based on a system of checks and balances.
It is based on a notion of dual sovereignty.
It is a representative democracy.
It is a federalist union.
Why do American men 18 years or older have to register with the Selective Service?
so the local court system can call on them to sit for jury duty
so that state colleges can tell them about financial aid programs
so the federal government can contact them in case of a military draft
so that state-based political campaigns can get them to vote
What is the doctrine of separation of powers?
It relates to the principle of checks and balances, which supports the unlimited power of hte government.
It divides the powers of government so that no one branch can pose a threat to popular rights.
It means that each branch of government can boost the power and responsibilities of the other branches.
It is intended to enable the federal government to declare war with the combined approval of all three branches.
What proportion of both houses of Congress must vote in favor of a bill in order to override a president's veto?
one-third
one-half
two-thirds
three-quarters
What role does the Constitution assign to the judicial branch?
to give legal advice
to interpret the law
to write new laws
to set legal precedents
"Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors" are ........
grounds for preventing any enlisted American soldier from defending the country in a hostile land.
reasons for prohibiting foreign nationals and their families from entering the United States.
grounds for impeaching the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States.
reasons fro speaking negatively about the records of members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Why did James Madison promise to add a bill of rights to the Constitution?
Americans feared that a strong central government might take away the rights that states had granted to individuals.
Colonists feared the federalist politicians would use federal law to prevent militias from protecting themselves.
Americans feared that a strong central governmnent might attempt to enter people's homes and collect personal information.
Colonists feared that federalist politicians would accuse their critics of treason and try them without a jury
What was the main reason the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution?
to define the rights and feedoms of citizens clearly
to clarify the federal government's position on states' rights
to address the country's position on the slave trade
to identify the characteristics of an American citizen
The Fifth Amendment protects anyone found not guilty in a criminal trial from being tried again for the same crime. What is the name for this protection?
dynamic justice
double jeopardy
due process
dual sovereignty
Which of the following is required for a person to become a United States citizen?
One must serve in the U.S. military.
One must have been born in the United States
Foreign-born people whose parents are not citizens must move to the United States.
Foreign-born people must work in the United States for more than seven years.
Which of the following is a true statement about the Bill of Rights?
It only includes rights related to criminal proceedings.
It guarantees freedoms and protections for U.S. citizens.
What does pleading the Fifth mean?
Refusing to answer in court to avoid self-incrimination
Pleading guilty to a crime
Asking for a fifth chance in court
Requesting a fifth amendment change
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United
States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Mayflower Compact
The Bill of Rights
Which of these is found in the US Bill of Rights (Pick 3)?
a guarantee of a trial by jury
the protection of free speech
a ban on the use of poll taxes
a requirement for military service
the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment
Which answer best define the U.S. Constitution?
the basic principles and laws of a nation or state that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
powers that are not granted to the national government that belong to (are reserved for) the states and the people, see Tenth Amendment
something by which a person is bound or obliged to do certain things, and which arises out of a sense of duty or results from custom, law, etc.
a set of rules to follow
2. The words “We the People” are the first words of the _____.
The Pledge of Allegiance.
The Federalist Papers.
The preamble of the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights.
The system established to maintain a balance of power between the three branches of government is called
checks and balances.
equilibrium.
separation of powers.
veto and override system.
Which of the following is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen
Gaining employment in the U.S.
Being a legal resident for 5 years
Being born in a U.S. territory
What is a right that ONLY citizens have?
Vote
Work
Attend school
Own property
The primary function of the _______________________ branch is to create laws.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The ______________________ branch exists to enforce (execute) the laws passed by congress.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Once laws are created it is up to the ______________________ branch to interpret what the laws mean.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
In order to add something to the Constitution, ______ of both houses of congress must approve it, as well as _____ of all states must approve it.
2/3, 3/4
3/4, 2/3
1/2, 2/5
What is the topic of this chart?
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
Responsibilities of a U.S. Citizen
Federalism
What would happen if citizens did not carry out their responsibilities?
Liberty
Justice
Freedom
Tyranny
True or Not True: If you are born in Florida, you are a citizen of the United States.
True! Anyone born in any of the 50 states is automatically a citizen
Not True! You have to also take and pass a test to become a citizen, no matter where you live.
You can become a U.S. citizen even if you are not born in the United States
yes
no
U.S. citizenship is determined by the ...
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
taking an oath
birth
Immigrants to the U.S. may become citizens through a process called...
naturalization
birth
they cannot become citizens
they are automatically citizens
Obeying laws is...
an obligation
a responsibility
Paying taxes is...
an obligation
a responsibility
Attending school is...
an obligation
a responsibility
Appearing in court is...
an obligation
a responsibility
Registering for the selective service is...
an obligation
a responsibility
Being informed is...
a responsibility
an obligation
Being an active citizen is...
a responsibility
an obligation
Voting is...
a responsibility
an obligation
Respecting and protecting others' rights is...
a responsibility
an obligation
