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Civics- U.S. Constitution

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This amendment gives us the right to free speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion.

a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
d)
First Amendment
2.

This article to the Constitution directs that states must have " full faith and credit" to judicial decisions of other states and must extradite persons to states that have requested it.

a)

Article V

b)

Article I, Section 8

c)

Article IV, Section 1

d)

Article III, Section 2

3.

On this date the Bill of Rights was ratified?

a)
December 15, 1791
b)
July 4, 1776
c)
January 1, 1800
d)
March 3, 1789
4.

This amendment guarantees voting rights to everyone, regardless of race, color, or previous servitude. It is NOT based on gender or age.

a)
15th Amendment
b)
Voting Rights Act
c)
26th Amendment
d)
19th Amendment
5.

This amendment gives defendants right to a jury trail.

a)
Sixth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Eighth Amendment
d)
Tenth Amendment
6.

This article of the Constitution states that Habeas Corpus can't be suspended or no granting of nobility.

a)

Article II, Section 1

b)

Article I, Section 8

c)

Article III, Section 2

d)

Article I, Section 9

7.

This amendment guarantees no "Double Jeopardy", freedom from self-incrimination, and not to be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.

a)
Eighth Amendment
b)
Fourth Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
d)
Sixth Amendment
8.

This article of the Constitution describes how the Constitution can be amended by Congress or the states.

a)
Article VI
b)
Article III
c)
Article V
d)
Article IV
9.

On this date, Alexander Hamilton proposes a convention in Philadelphia to rewrite the Articles of Confederation.

a)
March 15, 1787
b)

September 6, 1786

c)
April 5, 1787
d)
January 10, 1787
10.

This amendment prohibits the production, distribution, or selling of intoxicating liquors.

a)
16th Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
21st Amendment
d)
18th Amendment
11.

This amendment delays the effect of congressional pay raises.

a)
27th Amendment
b)
15th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
12.

This article of the Constitution sets up the function of the two houses (Congress, Senate). Also, how the Congress will pass bills and the president's signature or veto.

a)
Article I of the U.S. Constitution
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Article III of the U.S. Constitution
d)
Article II of the U.S. Constitution
13.

This article of the Constitution created the Supreme Court, rules regarding judges, and which cases will be heard in which court.

a)
Article III
b)
Article IV
c)
Article II
d)
Article I
14.

This amendment limits the government's authority to conduct searches and seizures.

a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
First Amendment
15.

This amendment officially ended slavery and was needed to pass in Tennessee to rejoin the Union after the Civil War.

a)
Emancipation Proclamation
b)
15th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
16.

This article of the Constitution forbids states from signing treaties, printing their own money, and cannot impose taxes on imports and exports.

a)
Article I, Section 10
b)
Article III, Section 2
c)
Article IV, Section 3
d)
Article II, Section 1
17.

This amendment forbids most lawsuits by individuals against states in federal court.

a)
Eleventh Amendment
b)
Nineteenth Amendment
c)
Fifteenth Amendment
d)
Tenth Amendment
18.

When did the state of New Hampshire was the 9th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

a)
July 4, 1776
b)
June 21, 1788
c)
May 25, 1787
d)
September 17, 1787
19.

This means the U.S. federal government is separated into 3 equal branches.

a)

separation of power

b)

checks and balances

c)

Democracy

d)

Democrat

Republican

20.

This amendment abolished the poll tax during the civil rights movement.

a)
24th Amendment
b)
15th Amendment
c)
19th Amendment
d)
26th Amendment
21.

This amendment passed after the Civil War confirmed the Due Process Clause of the 5th amendment. This also prohibits states from denying " the equal protection of the laws"

a)
12th Amendment
b)
15th Amendment
c)
19th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
22.

This article of the Constitution describes how the president and vice-president are elected. Also, the successorship of the president if he/she dies or becomes disabled.

a)

Article lll

b)

Article lV

c)

Article 25

d)

Article ll

23.

This article of the Constitution states that the Constitution and federal law trump state law. Also known as the Supremacy Clause.

a)

Article Vlll

Equal Protection Clause

b)

Article ll

Commerce Clause

c)

Establishment Clause

Article V

d)

Article Vl

Supremacy Clause

24.

What was the date when the Philadelphia convention comes to an end with a proposed Constitution?

a)
December 15, 1787
b)
July 4, 1776
c)
May 25, 1787
d)
September 17, 1787
25.

This amendment gives rights to criminal defendants, including the right to counsel.

a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
Eighth Amendment
c)
Fourth Amendment
d)
Sixth Amendment
26.

This article of the Constitution gives Congress seventeen enumerated powers and one necessary and proper clause.

a)
Article II, Section 4
b)
Article I, Section 8
c)
Article I, Section 10
d)
Article III, Section 2
27.

This amendment changed how the President and Vice-President are elected.

a)
22nd Amendment
b)
12th Amendment
c)
19th Amendment
d)
15th Amendment
28.

This amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishments

a)
First Amendment
b)
Eighth Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
d)
Tenth Amendment