WorksheetsUnit 3 Fast & Curious Constitution
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 17mins
What Proved the Articles of Confederation was a weak form of government because the government had no power to stop it?
Shays Rebellion
American Revolution
French Revolution
Revolutionary War Debt
Which Branch of the Government "Makes the Laws?"
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which Branch of the Government "Enforces the Laws?"
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which Branch of the Government "Interprets the Laws?"
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
This Compromise at the Convention between North and South made slaves counted as 3/5 the population when calculated for each state's number of House of Representatives?
3/5 Compromise
The Great Compromise
The Virginia Plan
How many Branches/Parts are there in the U.S. Government?
3
2
1
Which is the principle that "PEOPLE decide/PEOPLE rule"
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Power of Government
Federalism
What is the principle that the STATE and FEDERAL government have SHARED and separate powers?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Power of Government
Federalism
When WE vote, it is an example of:
Senators and REPresentatives are examples of:
Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches. Which principle is this and example of?
Federalism
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power. Which principle is this and example of?
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
Citizens are guaranteed these, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Which principle is this and example of?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Republicanism
Individual Rights
The President's VETO is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?
Federalism
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Basic rights protected by the Bill of Rights(Citizens Freedoms). This is an example of which principles of government?
Individual Rights
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "WE THE PEOPLE." This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Republicanism
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
What is republicanism?
There is no voting and the people have any rights.
The people get to VOTE for who they want to REPRESENT them.
They are a party.
The president controls everything.
What document is the Bill of Rights attached to?
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
It's not this one
FEDERAL government & STATE governments SHARE power. Which principle is this?
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Government leaders MUST follow all the laws that citizens do. This is so they do not trample on citizens' rights. Which principle is this?
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights
Republicanism
In November, I will vote for someone to REPRESENT my beliefs in government (Example: President, Senators, Representatives). This person will represent me in Congress. Which Constitutional Principle is this an example of?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
Limited Government
A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power. Which principle is this and example of?
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
Citizens are guaranteed these, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (Citizens Freedoms). Which principle is this and example of?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Republicanism
Individual Rights
The FEDERAL government taxes the income of all citizens. STATE governments also have the power to tax the citizens of their states. Which principle is this and example of?
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Federalism
Which branch is the President a part of?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
What is a grievance?
To Grieve
To Complaint
To Argue
To Allow
Which Branch can declare war?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
All Three have that right
Who commands the military in our country?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
All three branches have this power
Who declares laws unconstitutional?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
All three Branches have this power
The 8th Amendment gives us TWO protections from the government, they are:
No cruel punishment
No searches or seizures
No quartering of soldiers
No excessive bail/fines
This image is explaining which amendment?
1st Amendment
8th Amendment
4th Amendment
10th Amendment
Due Process-the requirement that our government MUST give legal rights, what are they? (check 3)
Right to a speedy trial (72 hours to see a judge)
Right to a trial by jury
Right to no searches and seizures
Right to legal counsel (lawyer)
