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WorksheetsThe Consitution
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the Preamble in the constitution?
A major principle in the constitution.
Introductory paragraph to the constitution.
The conclusion paragraph to the constitution.
One of the bill of rights.
Who was Alexander Hamilton and what was his role in the Consitution?
Appointed commander of the Continental Army, signed the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787
Founding Father who was the first U.S. secretary of the treasury, he wrote 51 essays for the federalist papers.
The 4th president of the united states, he wrote the bill of rights.
A major Anti-Federalist advocate.
what was the main difference between the New Jersey plan and the Virginia plan?
The New Jersey Plan called for states with larger populations to have more representation. The Virginia Plan called for equal representation for every state.
The Virginia Plan called for states with larger populations to have more representation. The New Jersey Plan called for equal representation for every state.
The Virginia Plan called for British rule to come back. The New Jersey Plan called to keep independence from the nation.
The New Jersey Plan wanted the constitution. The Virginia Plan called for no constitution
What was the result of the Great Compromise?
it provided for a bicameral legislature, with representation in the House of Representatives according to population and in the Senate by equal numbers for each state.
created a sovereign, national government, and, as such, limited the rights of the states to conduct their own diplomacy and foreign policy.
They taxed the citizen of the country heavily and the nation became a very a communist society.
Made it so there would be one main dictator for the country.
What is federalism?
the division and sharing of power between the national and state governments.
a type of government as well as an economic system. the government or the whole community owns these things.
a change or addition to the terms of a contract, law, government regulatory filing, or other documents.
Right to bear arms.
What is checks and balances?
a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from having too much power.
It revises and outlines the procedure of how Presidents and Vice Presidents are elected.
a form of government in which the ruler is unconstrained.
Ultimate authority.
Why were Anti-Federalist against the constitution?
They thought the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government, taking too much power away from state governments and it would repeat British rule.
They thought George Washington was an evil dictator.
They believed Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states with the constitution.
The colonist would break away from British rule.
Why were the articles of confederation bad for the US government? ( 2 Correct answers)
The Articles of Confederation placed most government power in the hands of the states giving the national government little to no power.
Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.
Empowering the government to tax, provisioning for a standing army, establishing a common currency, and appointing a common leader.
The federal government was too strong.
What is the purpose of the judicial branch?
Decides the constitutionality of federal laws and resolves other disputes about federal laws
Carries out and enforces the laws passed by Congress
in charge of making laws.
Governs police departments, libraries, and schools.
What makes up the judicial branch?
Courts
The president and their advisors.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Various national leaders across the world.
what is the highest court in the land (U.S.)
Supreme court.
District court.
Circuit courts.
policeman.
What is the purpose of the executive branch?
Carries out and enforces the laws passed by Congress.
in charge of making laws.
Decides the constitutionality of federal laws and resolves other disputes about federal laws
Governs police departments, libraries, and schools
What makes up the executive branch?
The president and their advisors.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Various national leaders across the world.
Courts.
What branch of government are governors?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Bill of Rights
What is the purpose of the legislative branch?
in charge of making laws.
Carries out and enforces the laws passed by Congress.
Decides the constitutionality of federal laws and resolves other disputes about federal laws
Governs police departments, libraries, and schools
What makes up the legislative branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
The president and their advisors.
Courts.
Various national leaders across the world.
How many representatives are in the house of representatives?
435
100
51
285
What is the 9th amendment?
the government cannot take away rights of the American people that are not specifically listed in the U. S. Constitution.
Right to bear arms.
Provides protection from excessive bail, fines, and cruel punishments.
guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
How many amendments are there in the bill of rights?
10
8
12
24
