WorksheetsPMA2 2425
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 42mins
The first three words of the preamble, "We the people..." established the principle of _______________________.
consent of the governed
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
"We the People" refers to
Popular Sovereignty
safety to the people
the Legislative
Separation of Power
What does "a more perfect union" mean?
They wanted an elite group of individuals to run the nation
They were excited about winning the war and creating a new nation
They felt the country was working well
The Constitution will unite the country better than the Articles of Confederation
The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is " (a) ".
Why is the preamble so important?
It allows the government to give power to the people
It tells us that men and women are equal
It does not allow any changes to be made to the Constitution
It tells us the goals and purpose for our government
Why did the Founding Fathers create a government with limited power?
To limit state power
To share power between the states
To prevent tyranny
To protect natural rights
Which is NOT an example of limited government as outlined in the U.S. Constitution?
Checks and Balances
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Naturalization
Which principle of Rule of Law states that citizens and public officials are legally responsible for their actions and there are consequences if they break the law.
Enforcement of the law
accountability to the law
fair procedures
consistent application
This figure is a
symbol of the American justice system. What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?
equality under the law
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
News article, "Miami Ex-Officer Gets 2 Years' Prison for Gambling Bribes, " www.cbslocal.com, May 17, 2015
Based on the title of this article what can s
Leaders and government officials are held accountable to the law.
Leaders and government officials are not accountable to the law.
There is no transparency of institutions.
The laws are not legitimate.
Which amendment ensures a speedy trial, a lawyer, and an impartial jury?
Amendment 5
Amendment 4
Amendment 6
Amendment 7
Which amendment protects from unreasonable search or seizure?
Amendment 3
Amendment 2
Amendment 4
Amendment 5
Who demanded that the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
Anti-federalists
The Congress
Federalists
The British
When a criminal defendant invokes his "Fifth Amendment right," what does he mean?
That he doesn't want a lawyer.
That he doesn't want to say anything against himself.
The he doesn't want to go to trial.
That he wants to be a trial by jury.
Yelling "Fire!" in a crowded movie theater is a limit on freedom of speech? Why does the government limit speech?
public safety, protect the rights of others
safeguard on your free speech
to hold everyone accountable for their speech
public safety, transparency
What was the purpose of the Japanese Internment Camps established in the United States during WWII?
To provide jobs
To intern Japanese Americans as a security measure
To train new soldiers
To serve as military bases
The internment of Japanese Americans after the Pearl Harbor attack in WWII is an example of _____________
Safeguards of rights
Natural rights
Limitations on rights
Civil Rights
Read the following list of powers of government and answer the question below.
-Collect Taxes
-Borrow money
-Establish courts/punish crimes
-Build roads
Which type of governmental power is described in the list?
Concurrent
Delegated
Implied
Reserved
This clause prohibits state governments from passing laws that conflict with federal laws, and also prohibits any entity from enforcing laws that conflict with the Constitution:
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The Contracts Clause
The Supremacy Clause
The Commerce Clause
The Due Process Clause
Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws and established the Constitution as the highest law of the land?
The diagram shows the most common method of amending the U.S. Constitution.
Which completes the diagram?
The President of the United States approves the amendment
Two- thirds of the states hold a constitutional convention
Three- fourths of the 50 state legislatures ratify the amendment
Three- fourths of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment
Which answer correctly describes one method of amending the Constitution of the United States?
proposal by 1/2 of the Supreme Court justices, followed by the approval of 1/2 of the states
a Congressional majority vote, followed by approval of the president
a nationwide popular vote, followed by approval of the president
proposal by 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress, followed by approval of 3/4 of the states
Why did the Founders make amendment process difficult?
To prevent any changes to the Constitution
To make it easy to alter the Constitution
To allow for careful and deliberate changes to the Constitution
To quickly change the Constitution
What percent of Florida voters must approve an Amendment for it to be added to the Florida Constitution?
51%
55%
60%
70%
Which of the following is correct regarding the FL and the U.S. Constitution?
The Florida Constitution is more difficult to amend
The Florida Constitution includes the Declaration of Rights
The U.S. Constitution includes the Declaration of Independence
Only the U.S. Constitution includes a bicameral legislature
What is NOT a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
both include articles and an amendment process
both include three branches of government
both establish a framework for government
both include The Bill of Rights
A school bus stop is located on a city street without a crosswalk. Many students who use the bus stop line on the opposite side of the street. This requires the students to cross a busy intersection to get their bus.
What is the most effective strategy for getting the bus stop moved?
petition the school board (local)
speak to the Governor (state)
write letters to the U.S. President(federal)
file a grievance with the county courts (local)
Example of Reserved powers
establishing and funding a system of public education
raising and maintaining a navy
declaring war and governing combat
setting and fixing the standards of weights and measures
How is the structure of Florida's government similar to the structure of the federal government?
both have a legislative branch with two chambers
both have Supreme Court justices who serve for life
both have an executive branch headed by a president
both have nine Supreme Court justices
A goal of the Preamble is to "provide for the common defense." Who has the power to declare war?
Federal (delegated)
State (reserved)
Shared (concurrent)
State (enumerated)
How many electoral college votes is needed in order to win the Presidency?
100
270
435
538
What is the role of the Electoral College in U.S. elections?
It organizes national debates
It directly counts the popular votes
It casts the official vote for president and vice president
It debates the qualifications of candidates
Which of the following is NOT a power of the President?
Appoint Supreme Court Justices
Declare War
Pardon criminals
Enforce the laws
The president has expanded his constitutional power through use of__________. These are like laws, but they do not require the approval of Congress.
POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT
-Executive orders
-veto power
?
Which of the following completes the list above?
Grants pardons
reject laws
pass laws without Congress
Declare war
What is the 1st step to "How a Bill becomes a Law"?
A bill is placed on the cabinet's agenda for debate
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a constitutional hearing
A bill is proposed by a citizen, a special interest group, or a legislator
The bill is voted on by the public to decide if it should be signed into law
Which Branch has a Bicameral Congress?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
The Presidential Cabinet
Judicial Branch
The president has the power to nominate cabinet members, however they must be __________ by the ___________.
vetoed, Senate
confirmed, Senate
appointed, House of Representatives
Pardoned, House of Representatives
A bill must be debated and examined in a _____________ before it can be voted on by the entire House or Senate.
panel of judges
committee
President
Supreme Court
The Venn diagram compares some features of the U.S. and Florida constitutions.
Which feature completes the Venn diagram?
created property taxes
established a zoning board
required a balanced budget
guaranteed individual freedoms
The map describes the number of people on death row in the U.S. as of 2012.
What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?
enumerated powers
concurrent powers
delegated powers
reserved powers
The newspaper describes a community problem.
What problem was the ordinance meant to address?
concerns about local buisnesses
threats to public education
concerns about parking
threats to public safety
The image describes the lawmaking process. Which of the following completes the diagram?
The Bill is referred to the other chamber for approval
The bill is approved by the Senate
The bill is approved by the House of Representatives
The bill goes to a conference committee
The image describes the federal lawmaking process. How is the process different when making state statutes?
The president may sign or veto the bill
The Governor may sign or veto the bill
All state statutes must be signed by state legislatures
All state statutes must be approved by 60% of the voters
The lists in the table identify actions that are subject to laws.
Which list identifies actions that appy only to constitutional law?
category A
category B
category C
category D
Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case?
A person robs another person at gunpoint.
A person is caught breaking into a house
A person breaks a leg at a friend’s house
A person fails to stop at a red light
A man was accused of attacking another man. He was brought into police custody and interrogated for 2 hours. Prior to the interrogation, he was never informed that he had the right to remain silent or to have a lawyer present. During the interrogation, he signed a confession. What type of law does this represent?
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Military Law
Brady was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was later arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison. What type of law does this represent?
Military Law
Constitutional Law
Civil Law
Criminal Law
What is statutory law?
Law passed by government legislatures
Regulations passed by government agencies
Past decisions made by the Supreme Court
Unwritten laws that have been followed as customs
Hernando County requires all residents to recycle their trash. Which level of law is represented by the example?
Statute
Ordinance
Common or case Law
Constitutional
The image shows a government announcement for a meeting. Which group is responsible for creating a federal budget?
Congress
The Legislative Branch
The House of Represenatative
The Senate
This excerpt is from the Declaration of Independence
Which source of law is represented by this excerpt?
natural law
military law
criminal law
constitutional law
