WorksheetsUnit 2 Topic 1 quiz review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which phrase best describes the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
Outlining the goals of the government
defining states rights
declaring independence
establishing a monarchy
Which factor most motivated the Founding Fathers to include the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
To expand the powers of the federal government
to limit the powers of the states
to encourage foreign investments
to protect individual liberties
Which statements best explain why the principles of the U.S. Constitution were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?
enlightenment thinkers supported absolute monarchy
enlightenment thinkers advocated for natural rights and social contracts
enlightenment ideas emphasized the importance of reason and individualism
enlightenment thinkers discouraged political change
Which statement best explains why the powers of the federal government are limited by the constitution?
To prevent one branch from becoming to powerful
to centralize power in the executive branch
to increase the efficiency of the government
to promote international trade
The constitution establishes a government based on (a) , where the power is divided among three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial
Which concept is most closely related to the principle of Separation of Powers?
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
Which statement best explains how the U.S. Constitution can be amended?
Through a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of congress followed by ratification from three-fourths of the states
by a decision from the supreme court
through a simple majority vote in both houses of congress
by a national referendum
Which statements best explain the purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?
to ensure that each branch can check the powers of the others
to give more powers to state governments
to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power
to simplify the process of passing laws
Who is the only NFL team to go undefeated in regular season and win a super bowl?
1972 Dolphins
2021 49ners
2010 Saints
1989 Cowboys
This branch has the veto power
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
This branch has the power to declare the constitutionality of laws
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch can ratify treaties and declare war
Executive
legislative
Judicial
Which article outlines the amendment process?
Article I
Article II
Article IV
Article V
specific powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
Enumerated Powers
Reserved Powers
Implied Powers
Concurent powers
Powers given to the states by the 10th Amendment.
Enumerated Powers
Reserved Powers
Concurent Powers
Implied Powers
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition are protected by which amendment?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
Which principle of the constitution makes sure that no one branch of the government can become more powerful than the others?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Which part of the US Constitution details the processes for amending the Constitution, or framework of the government?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
In Article 5 a change or addition to the Constitution is called an:
Article
Amendment
Advisor
What is required for an Amendment to be added to the Constitution?
Proposed by a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures
Proposed by a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and ratified by conventions in a majority of the states.
Proposed by the President and approved by a majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and ratified by a majority of the state legislatures
Proposed by a majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and ratified by a majority of the state legislatures
Who won Superbowl LIX?
Philadelphia Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs
