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Mid Point 3 Review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which Constitutional Articles established the 3 Branches?
a)
4, 5 & 6
b)
2, 3 & 4
c)
1, 2 & 3
d)
3, 4 & 5
2.

Which Amendment establishes the Constitutional Principle of Federalism?

a)

9th

b)

3rd

c)

10th

d)

7th

3.

Which phrase in the Preamble establishes the principle of Popular Sovereignty?

a)

Promote the general welfare

b)

Establish justice

c)

Provide for the common defence

d)

We the people

4.

Which Amendment addressed this Grievance: "He has constrained our fellow Citizens...to bear arms against their country, to become the executioners of their friends..."

a)

2

b)

4

c)

10

d)

8

5.
Which branch is identified by the words in the Preamble, "insure domestic tranquility"?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
d)
Mesquite
6.

Which Amendment addresses this Grievance: "He has abdicated government here, by declaring us out of his protection and waging war against us."

a)

2nd

b)

1st

c)

4th

d)

10th

7.
Which phrase from the Preamble states that the Constitution will be better than the Articles Of Confederation?
a)
Insure domestic tranquility
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity
d)
A more perfect union
8.

Article 5 of the Constitution establishes the -

a)

Executive Branch

b)

process to amend the Constitution

c)

obligations of the states to each other

d)

Judicial Branch

9.

Stella Liebeck was awarded $3 million when she sued McDonald's after she suffered 3rd degree burns when her coffee spilled. Which Amendment was used?

a)

6th

b)

5th

c)

7th

d)

9th

10.

Match the following Amendments to their rights

a)

1st Amendment

1.

Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition, Religion

b)

2nd Amendment

2.

Right to Bear arms

c)

3rd Amendment

3.

the Right to not have to quarter soliders

d)

4th Amendment

4.

The right to no illegal search or seizures

e)

5th Amendment

5.

the right against self-incrimination

11.

Scenario: A person gets arrested and will have a court date to be sentenced. When they get to the courthouse there is no jury and the judge says they will be the only one to examine the evidence and make a ruling. Why is this a violation of the 7th Amendment?

a)

People have the right to choose the jury they want to judge them

b)

People have the right to choose the judge that presides over their case

c)

People have the right to a trial by jury

d)

All of the Above

12.

Linda is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is she protecting herself from?

a)

double jeopardy

b)

cruel & unusual punishment

c)

self-incrimination

d)

eminent domain

13.

The 1st amendment protects which of the following?

a)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.

c)

Right to trial by jury.

d)

No quartering of soldiers.

14.

Which Amendment addressed this Grievance: "He has constrained our fellow Citizens...to bear arms against their country, to become the executioners of their friends..."

a)

2

b)

4

c)

10

d)

8

15.

The ___ amendment grants us FIVE rights: The freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and to petition the government.

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

7th

16.

The government forces you to house three soldiers during a war with Canada. Which amendment has been violated? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Second Amendment
17.

You choose to have your civil trial head by a jury. Which amendment have you used? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
First Amendment
18.

You must go on trial but cannot afford a lawyer, so one has been appointed to you. (a)  

Choose from the below words
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth  Amendment
Fourth Amendment
19.

The government cannot tell people that they are not allowed to dye their hair orange.  (a)  

Choose from the below words
Eighth Amendment
First Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
20.

The state of Michigan has set the speed limit on freeways to 70 mph. (a)  

Choose from the below words
Third Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
First Amendment
21.

A person decides to protest in front of the White House by saying the government is corrupt and not doing its job. Which amendment protects this persons right to say that? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Third Amendment
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Second Amendment
22.

This amendment allows citizens to assemble together in groups

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

8th

23.

This image illustrates a violation of what amendment?

a)

1st

b)

8th

c)

6th

d)

4th

24.

What amendment is the man in the photo participating in?

a)

2nd

b)

1st

c)

9th

d)

10th

25.

You must have due process of law before you are convicted

a)

3rd

b)

9th

c)

5th

d)

1st

26.

Any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states.

a)

10th

b)

5th

c)

4th

d)

9th

27.

Rights that are not specifically listed are still available to the citizens

a)

6th

b)

9th

c)

10th

d)

3rd

28.
9th Amendment 
a)
Electoral College established
b)
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.
c)
The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named
d)
States sued in state courts
29.

Match the following

a)

Representatives for each state are determined by population

1.

House of Representatives

b)

Each state gets two representatives

2.

Senate

c)

Solved the question "How should states be represented in the new government?".

3.

The Great Compromise

30.

Match the Table correctly

31.

Match the grievances the colonists had against King George and how they addressed it in the Constitution:

a)

King made judges dependent on his will

1.

all judges appointed for a lifetime

b)

King deprived colonists right to trial by jury

2.

6th Amendment provides trial by jury

c)

King quartered troops in colonists' homes

3.

3rd Amendment right not to quarter troop

d)

King refused colonists permission to petition

4.

1st Amendment provides right to petition

e)

King imposed taxes without consent

5.

taxes must be approved by Congress

32.

The ​ (a)   Compromise were between Small states who were in favor of ​ (b)   Representation

while Large States were in favor of Representation based on ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Population
Equal
Great
33.

There are (a)   branches of government.

34.

The President belongs to the (a)   branch of government.

Choose from the below words
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
35.

_______________________ are put in place so that one branch cannot have too much power.

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Impeachments

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Amendments

36.

What was the antifederalists' greatest concern about ratifying the United States Constitution?

a)

lack of a bill of rights

b)

lack of a federal court system

c)

lack of legislative veto power

d)

lack of a strong military

37.

Which amendment states that the citizens do not have quarter soldiers?


(a)  
Choose from the below words
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
38.

Which principle of government does the 10th Amendment represent?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Republicanism

39.
What is the main function of the Judicial Branch? 
a)
Determine if laws are fair and constitutional 
b)
Decide all laws about taxes
c)
Approve or Veto a bill
d)
Nominate Supreme Court justices. 
40.
The Senate and the House of Representatives are both parts of which branch? 
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial 
c)
Confederation
d)
Legislative 
41.
How does the Executive Branch "check" the Judicial Branch?
a)
The Supreme Court can impeach the President. 
b)
The Supreme Court approves or vetoes a law. 
c)
The President approves or vetoes a law. 
d)
The President nominates Supreme Court justices. 
42.

Which group is NOT a part of the Executive branch?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

President

c)

Vice President

d)

Cabinet

43.

Which branch can veto a new bill passed by Congress?

a)

Judicial

b)

Administrative

c)

Executive

d)

Legislative

44.

Which branch can determine if a new law is unconstitutional?

a)

Administrative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

d)

Legislative

45.

Which system ensures that not one branch of government has too much power?

a)

checks

b)

checks and balances

c)

balances and courts

d)

Supreme Court

46.

Which branch has the responsibilty of enforcing the laws? This is often done through appropriating money to the country in accordance with the laws created by the legislative branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Cabinet

47.

Which branch has the responsibilty of interpreting laws? They say what laws mean and determine if a law is being obeyed.

a)

Administrative

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

d)

Judicial

48.

Which branch has the responsibilty of making laws?

a)

Cabinet

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Executive

49.

How are members of the Senate decided?

a)

Equally (2 per state)

b)

Based on the state's population

c)

Based on the total number of people in the United States

d)

Equally (1 per state)

50.
After a bill is passed by Congress, the President may
a)
sign or veto it
b)
sign it
c)
veto it
51.

How is the number of representatives in the House decided?

a)

total people in United States

b)

2 per state

c)

based on each state's population

52.

​ (a)   ​ and ​ (b)   represent the states in the ​ (c)   branch

Choose from the below words
Senate
The House of Representatives
Legislative
Executive
Supreme Court
53.

​ (a)   ​ and ​ (b)   represent the states in the ​ (c)   branch

Choose from the below words
Senate
The House of Representatives
Legislative
Executive
Supreme Court
54.

Match the grievances the colonists had against King George and how they addressed it in the Constitution:

a)

King imposed taxes without consent

1.

taxes must be approved by Congress

b)

King made judges dependent on his will

2.

all judges appointed for a lifetime

c)

King refused colonists permission to petition

3.

1st Amendment provides right to petition

d)

King quartered troops in colonists' homes

4.

3rd Amendment right not to quarter troop

e)

King deprived colonists right to trial by jury

5.

6th Amendment provides trial by jury

55.

Match the grievances the colonists had against King George and how they addressed it in the Constitution:

a)

King deprived colonists right to trial by jury

1.

6th Amendment provides trial by jury

b)

King imposed taxes without consent

2.

taxes must be approved by Congress

c)

King refused colonists permission to petition

3.

1st Amendment provides right to petition

d)

King quartered troops in colonists' homes

4.

3rd Amendment right not to quarter troop

e)

King made judges dependent on his will

5.

all judges appointed for a lifetime

56.

Under the Articles of Confederation, which group had the most power?

a)

state governments

b)

National government

c)

Local governments

d)

state courts

57.
How does Congress check the power of the President?
a)
Appointed for life
b)
Appoints Judges
c)
Override Veto
d)
Declares laws unconstitutional
58.

What Government entity has the power to raise and collect taxes?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The President

c)

The Congress

59.

Congress has the power to regulate Trade inside and outside the USA.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Match the following branches to their corresponding jobs

a)

Legislative Branch

1.

Makes laws

b)

Executive Branch

2.

Enforces laws

c)

Judicial Branch

3.

Interprets laws

61.

Match the following

a)

Power to appoint judges, Power to pardon, Power to Veto Bills (laws)

1.

Executive Branch

b)

Impeachment power, Can override vetoes with 2/3 vote, Approves Federal Judges

2.

Legislative Branch

c)

Can declare laws unconstitutional, Can declare presidential acts unconstitutional.

3.

Judicial Branch

62.

Sec. 8 states that ____________________only can declare War.

a)

The President

b)

The Senate

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

Congress

63.
Which amendment was included in the Bill of Rights in order to address the grievance expressed above? 
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
64.
Which amendment was included in the Bill of Rights in order to address the grievance expressed below?
"Depriving us..... of.... Trial by Jury"
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
10 Amendment
65.

Which Article in the Constitution addresses the grievance below?

"Refused his Assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public Good" (King has absolute Power)

a)

Article 1: Gives Congress power to override a President's veto regarding a law

b)

Article 2: Requires the president to receive Senate approval of judicial appointees

c)

Article 3: Establishes the judicial branch of the national government

66.

Addressing grievances on the Declaration of Independence. How were illegal searches without warrants addressed in the new Constitution?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

7th Amendmentr

d)

8th Amendment

67.

What is the subject of the chart?

a)

Effects of Shays' Rebellion on the laws of the United States.

b)

How colonial grievances were addressed by the United States Constitution.

c)

Effects of the Revolutionary War upon the United States' system of government.

d)

How the United States Constitution addressed problems of the Articles of Confederation

68.

How did the Constitution prevent the government from imposing taxes without representation?

a)

Making taxes illegal

b)

Giving all states representation in Congress

c)

Giving people freedom of speech

69.

How did the Constitution prevent the government from searching people's houses without the people's consent?

a)

The third amendment prohibits forced quartering of soldiers

b)

The second amendment gives the right to bear arms

c)

The fourth amendment prevents unreasonable search and seizure

d)

The sixth amendment

70.

Which Article in the Constitution addresses the grievance below? "For suspending our own Legislatures"

a)

Legislative (Congress) is created by the Constitution in Article 1

b)

Congress has its own army which protects it from Executive branch interference

c)

Article 3 Judicial Branch

d)

Article 2 Executive Branch