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Understanding the U.S. Constitution

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

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Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What was the main reason for drafting the U.S. Constitution?

a)

To strengthen the power of the states

b)

To replace the Articles of Confederation

c)

To create a monarchy

d)

To eliminate the legislative branch

2.

What is a key feature of the legislative branch under the Constitution?

a)

It is a unicameral legislature

b)

It has no power to make laws

c)

It is a bicameral legislature

d)

It is led by the President

3.

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause also known as?

a)

The Supremacy Clause

b)

The Judicial Clause

c)

The Elastic Clause

d)

The Executive Clause

4.

Who is the commander-in-chief of the military according to Article II?

a)

The Chief Justice

b)

The Speaker of the House

c)

The President

d)

The Vice President

5.

What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in cases involving ambassadors?

a)

Exclusive jurisdiction

b)

Appellate jurisdiction

c)

Original jurisdiction

d)

Concurrent jurisdiction

6.

What does Article IV of the Constitution address?

a)

The election of the President

b)

The rights of citizens

c)

The relationship between states

d)

The powers of Congress

7.

How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed?

a)

By the Supreme Court

b)

By two-thirds of both houses of Congress

c)

By a simple majority in Congress

d)

By the President alone

8.

What does the Supremacy Clause state?

a)

Federal laws are supreme over state laws

b)

State laws are supreme over federal laws

c)

The Supreme Court can make laws

d)

The President can override any law

9.

What was promised to gain support for the Constitution from its opponents?

a)

A stronger state government

b)

A unicameral legislature

c)

A Bill of Rights

d)

A new monarchy

10.

What system was established to ensure no single branch of government became too powerful?

a)

Federalism

b)

Direct democracy

c)

Checks and balances

d)

Monarchy