WorksheetsWe the People
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 22mins
Using at least THREE sentences, explain the purpose of the Constitution as outlined in the Preamble.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, (a) , provide for the common defense, promote the General Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America.
What is this passage called?
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the General Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America.
The Preamble to the Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
The Mayflower Compact
What does popular sovereignty mean?
rule by a king
rule by the government
rule by the people
rule by God
Conducting elections is a power or responsibility of the _______.
National Government
Both (Shared Power)
State Government
Neither
Collecting Taxes is a power or responsibility of the _______.
National Government
Both (Shared Power)
State Government
Neither
Maintaining the military is a power or responsibility of the _______.
National Government
Both (Shared Power)
State Government
Neither
What is a power given only to the federal government?
The power to start a school
The power to declare war
The power to tax
The power to have a court
Which power can be exercised by all levels of government?
Printing money
Regulating state commerce
Declaring war
Borrowing money
The United States is a ___________.
direct democracy
parliamentary democracy
representative democracy
constitutional monarchy
Which is a responsibility of all US citizens if our constitutional democracy is to thrive?
paying federal income taxes
serving on a jury when called
serving in the military
being informed about political issues
In our democracy, leaders win elections if they get a majority of votes. What does the word majority mean?
all
one more than half
many
enough to make a difference
The First Amendment to the US Constitution is found in the Bill of Rights. Identify THREE of the "Five Freedoms" contained in the First Amendment
This part of the First Amendment guarantees your right to gather with other people to express your common interests or opinions.
Freedom of Speech
Bill of Rights
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression
This is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Freedom of Speech
Bill of Rights
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression
This is part of the First Amendments "Free Speech" clause, and is often associated with arts and music.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression
Bill of Rights
Found in the First Amendment, this is the right of the people to say things as they wish, as long as those words do not put other people in danger.
Freedom of Speech
Bill of Rights
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression
What is an amendment?
a form of checks and balances
a form of separation of powers
a change or addition to the Constitution
an important part of the election process
Janet and her friends gathered to protest an action they do not believe in. They are exercising their First Amendment right to
practice religion
free speech
peacefully assemble
freedom of the press
Which branch of government decides if laws are fair?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Which person is considered to be the leader of the national executive branch?
Speaker
President
Chief Justice
President Pro Tempore
Which of these is a power of the Judicial branch of the United States government?
conduct foreign policy
create and pass tax laws
declare laws unconstitutional
appooint judges to Federal courts
Which of these is a power of the Executive branch of the United States government?
declare war
creates taxes
ratifies treaties
commands armed forces
