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WorksheetsConstitution Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
What does the Constitution do?
Establishes the government
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
All of the above
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
In Congress Assembled
We the Citizens
To Form a
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to a legal or statutory document
A type of legal punishment
A form of government
A historical event
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom from Unreasonable Searches
Right to a Speedy Trial
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
25
27
29
31
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared the American colonies' independence from Britain
Established the United States Constitution
Ended the American Civil War
Granted voting rights to all citizens
Which of the following are two rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and Liberty
Property and Happiness
Freedom and Justice
Equality and Fraternity
Freedom of religion is:
The right to practice any religion or no religion at all
The obligation to follow a state-imposed religion
The restriction of religious practices to private spaces
The requirement to attend religious services
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Feudalism
What is the "rule of law"?
A principle where all members of a society, including those in government, are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes.
A system where the government has absolute power over the legal system.
A concept that laws are only applicable to the citizens and not to the government officials.
A rule that allows individuals to interpret laws as they see fit.
Which of the following is a branch or part of the government?
Executive
Judiciary
Legislative
All of the above
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Judicial review
Federalism
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who makes federal laws?
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress
The States
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The Executive and the Legislative
The Supreme Court and the Senate
The President and the Vice President
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
100
435
535
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who are your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Alex Padilla
Steve Garvey
Nancy Pelosi
Adam Schiff
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
100
50
535
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Name your U.S. Representative.
Gavin Newsome
Jim Costa
David Valadao
Nancy Pelosi
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
The President
The State
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because they have more land area
Because they have more population
Because they have more cities
Because they have more industries
We elect a President for how many years?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
In what month do we vote for President?
January
June
November
December
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Nancy Pelosi
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Secretary of Defense
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
The President
The Vice President
The Secretary of Defense
The Chief of Staff
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who vetoes bills?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The President’s Cabinet is responsible for:
Advising the President on any subject he may require
Drafting legislation for Congress
Overseeing the judicial branch
Managing state governments
Which of the following are Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Education and Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Defense and Attorney General
All of the above
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws
Makes laws
Enforces laws
Amends laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Court
Circuit Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
7
8
9
10
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Clarence Thomas
Stephen Breyer
Sonia Sotomayor
What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
To issue driver's licenses
To establish local governments
To conduct elections
What is one power of the states?
To declare war
To print money
To establish local governments
To regulate interstate commerce
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Nancy Pelosi
Gavin Newsome
Adam Schiff
Steve Garvey
The capital of your state is:
Chico
Sacramento
San Francisco
Los Angeles
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Libertarian Party and Green Party
Constitution Party and Reform Party
Socialist Party and Communist Party
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Independent
Green Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy
Nancy Pelosi
Mike Johnson
John Boehner
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following are correct?
The 15th Amendment prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race.
The 19th Amendment grants women the right to vote.
The 24th Amendment eliminates poll taxes.
The 26th Amendment lowers the voting age to 18.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Voting in federal elections
Paying taxes
Serving on a jury
Obeying the law
Which of the following is a right only for United States citizens?
Freedom of speech
Right to vote in federal elections
Right to bear arms
Freedom of religion
Which of the following are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
Right to vote and right to bear arms
Right to education and right to healthcare
Right to privacy and right to work
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The President
The Flag
The Government
The Constitution
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
To obey the laws of the United States
To travel to all 50 states
To learn all American history
To speak only English
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Voting in elections and joining a political party
Watching political debates and reading news articles
Traveling abroad and learning about other cultures
Participating in sports and community events
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
March 15th
May 15th
June 15th
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 16
At age 18
At age 21
At age 25
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
To represent the 13 original colonies
To symbolize the 13 founding fathers
To honor 13 historical events
To mark 13 significant battles
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states in the United States
Because it was designed in 1950
Because it represents 50 years of independence
Because it symbolizes 50 historical events
Independence Day is celebrated on which date?
July 4th
January 1st
December 25th
November 11th
