WorksheetsUnit 5 Test: The Constitution
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 3hrs 26mins
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) Ernesto Miranda was arrested for suspected kidnapping and rape. He was brought to the police station and identified by the alleged victim. He was alone in the interrogation room with two police officers for two hours. He offered a written confession admitting that he had committed the crimes. He was brought to trial, found guilty, and sentenced to 20–30 years in prison. Which amendment was violated?
5th
6th
4th
1st
8th
Engel v. Vitale (1962) The state of New York had a law for its public schools that encouraged students to say the Pledge of Allegiance and recite a voluntary prayer. The prayer read, “Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers and our country. Amen.” A group of families in a school district sued.
Which amendment was violated?
5th
1st
6th
3rd
7th
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) In 2008, a nonprofit group, Citizens United, tried to show and advertise a film critical of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. The Federal Election Commission banned the ad for violating a campaign finance law preventing ads close to a state primary. Citizens United argued that its rights were being violated.
Which amendment is being violated?
1st
3rd
7th
9th
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) Clarence Earl Gideon was accused of breaking in to a pool hall in the middle of the night and stealing some alcohol and money from a cash register. He was arrested and charged with petty larceny (stealing). He was too poor to hire an attorney and represented himself. He was convicted and sent to jail. He filed a case with the court and stated that his rights were being violated.
Which amendment is being violated?
2nd
4th
6th
5th
Expressed Powers are...
powers shared by state and national governments according to the Constitution.
powers assumed to be given to the national government, but not written in the Constitution.
powers written into the Constitution for the state governments.
powers written into the Constitution for the national government.
Reserved Powers are...
powers reserved to the people.
powers reserved for the national government.
powers reserved for the states.
powers reserved for the president.
Concurrent Powers are...
powers given to the national government.
powers given to the states.
powers given to the president.
powers the national and state governments share.
Match the following
President, Vice President, Cabinet
Executive Branch
House of Representatives, Senate
Legislative Branch
Supreme Court and Federal Courts
Judicial Branch
Match each branch of government with their powers.
enforces laws
appoints justices
negotiates treaties
vetoes bills
makes laws
overrides vetoes
impeaches President
impeaches justices or federal judges
declares war
interprets laws
finds laws unconstitutional
finds Presidential actions unconstitutional
signs laws
the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?
the President vetoes a bill?
Which branch of government is responsible for conducting judicial review?
executive branch
legislative branch
administrative branch
judicial branch
To reject a proposed bill before it becomes law
ratify
impeach
veto
amendment
Rule by the people; government's authority comes from the consent of the people
popular sovereignty
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
judicial review
Definition: power is divided between the national and state governments
limited government
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
judicial review
Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities
popular sovereignty
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
judicial review
each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches
popular sovereignty
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
judicial review
The preamble to the U.S. Constitution introduces one of the basic principles of government in the United States. An excerpt from the preamble to the U.S. Constitution is shown.
"We the People of the United States . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Which basic principle of government is introduced in the Preamble?
federalism
limited government
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?
the power to nominate and appoint new judges
the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts
the power to review presidential actions
the power to declare laws unconstitutional
Which amendment?
Guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, petition, and the press
(a)
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment?
The right to bear arms
(a)
Eight Amendment
First Amendment
Which amendment?
Protects us from being forced to house and quarter soldiers
(a)
First Amendment
Eight Amendment
Protects us from unreasonable search and seizures
(a)Ninth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Which amendment?
Protects people from "double jeopardy" and testifying against themselves in court
(a)
Seventh Amendment
Which amendment?
Guarantees a fair and speedy criminal trial
(a)
Seventh Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment?
Guarantees a jury in a civil trial
(a)
Ninth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Second Amendment
Which amendment?
Protects from cruel and unusual punishment and excessively large fines
(a)
Tenth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Which amendment?
Just because a right isn't mentioned in the Constitution, doesn't mean it's not protected
(a)
Seventh Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment?
Any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or the people
(a)
Ninth Amendment
Eight Amendment
35-37.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What type of check is being used in this video?
Power to impeach the President
President appoints Supreme Court justices
Veto legislation
Signing a bill into law
What branch is being checked in this video?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What branch has the power in this video?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
38-40.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What type of check is being shown in the video?
Impeachment of the President
Veto of legislation
Signing a bill into law
Recommending legislation
What branch is being checked in the video?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What branch has the power to check in the video?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
41-43.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
Which check is being shown in the video?
Impeachment of a federal judge
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Signing bill into law
May veto legislation
Which branch is being checked in this video?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch has the power to check in this video?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Which of the following is a power reserved for the states under federalism?
Declaring war
Printing money
Establishing public schools
Negotiating treaties with other countries
Which of the following is a power held by the federal (national) government?
Declaring war
Establishing public schools
Which power is shared by both the state and national governments (a concurrent power)?
Declaring war
Establishing a post office
Levying taxes
Issuing marriage licenses
Define limited government, one of the principles of the Constitution
Limited government promotes government intervention in the economy.
Limited government encourages absolute power for elected officials.
Limited government restricts power to only that granted by the Constitution
Using the options below label the Venn Diagram.
