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WorksheetsConstitution Quiz #4
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins
The 7th Amendment guarantees
Right to bear arms
trial by jury
the right to vote at 18
the president can only sere two terms
The Declaration of Independence was written by
Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Adams
Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration of Independence?
life
education
pursuit of happiness
liberty
Which of these is NOT a First Amendment freedom?
freedom of employment
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom of press
The Declaration of Independence was written before the Articles of Confederation.
True
False
The First Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.
True
False
The Boston Tea Party was held by the British to greet new immigrants to the colonies.
True
False
Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give e death."
True
False
The Articles of Confederation were considered the first Constitution.
True
False
The _______ Plan , submitted by James Madison, proposed two houses of Congress based on population.
Illinois
Wisconsin
Virginia
California
The "Great Compromise" was vital because it solved the problem of representation.
True
False
James Madison is considered the "Father of the Constitution"
True
False
The Constitution allows for laws to be made for subjects that didn't even exist in 1787.
True
False
There are three branches of government.
True
False
The Preamble is at the beginning of the Constitution and explains the goals of the document.
True
False
Benjamin Franklin was the President of the Constitutional Convention.
True
False
The original Constitution outlawed slavery.
True
False
The first ten amendments are called the Bill of RIghts.
True
False
The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution.
True
False
The Declaration of Independance was signed in 1776
True
False
The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution.
True
False
What is the correct statement about the United States Constitution?
Gives the national government
Explains how our state governments are set up and how they operate
Is the basis for all laws
Has stayed the same since 1791
How many amendments have been made to the Unites States Constitution?
10
21
13
27
"We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union¨ is part of the
Bill of Rights
Preamble of the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Northwest Ordinance
States cannot prevent someone from voting because of race.
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
Abolished slavery
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
The voting age of 18 is established.
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
22nd Amendment
26 Amendment
Limits the president's terms to two
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
22nd Amendment
26th Amendment
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
To become president , you must be a natural born citizen.
True
False
If a president does not act on a bill within 10 days, it will become a law if Congress is in session.
True
False
In the Electoral College, a candidate must have 270 votes to be elected president.
True
False
Each state must treat the citizens of other states the same way it treats its own citizens.
True
False
After a bill has passed the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the...
States
Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
President
How many senators are from each state?
one
two
five
depends on the population
What is the least number of representatives a state may have?
one
three
five
ten
Who has veto power?
Secretary of State
President
Vice President
all Cabinet members
The part of the Constitution (in Article 1, Section 8) that gives Congress broad powers to write laws about situations that are new or unexpected (such as the Internet, space research, air travel is called:
air travel section
elastic clause
war powers
insight clause
Revenue bills must start here.
Senate
House of Representatives
both the Senate and House
Neither the Senate nor the House
Revenue bills must start here.
Senate
House of Representatives
Both Senate and House
Neither Senate nor House
Must live in state he or she represents
Senate
House of Representatives
Both Senate and House
Neither Senate nor House
Has 100 members
Senate
House of Representatives
Both Senate and House
Neither Senate nor House
Approves or rejects treaties.
Senate
House of Representatives
Both Senate and House
Neither Senate nor House
Has 435 members
Senate
House of Representatives
Both House and Senate
Neither Senate nor Hpuse
The Supreme Court appoints members.
Senate
House of Representatives
Both the Senate and House
Neither the Senate nor House
Elected every two years
Senate
House of Representatives
Both the House and Senate
Neither House nor Senate
Passes bills they hope will become laws.
Senate
House of Representatives
Both Senate and House
Neither the House nor Senate
How many electoral votes are there?
425
525
535
538
There are 10 cabinet members.
True
False
To become president, you must be a natural born citizen.
True
Falso
In the Electoral College, you must have at least 270 votes to elected president.
True
False
What year is the next presidential election?
2026
2027
2028
2029
Who is the current vice - president of the United States?
Joe Biden
J.D. Vance
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Popular Vote is defined as the vote of the people.
True
False
A Unites States Senator may be re-elected only once.
True
Falso
United States representatives receive a larger salary than United States senators.
True
Falso
States can make treaties with foreign countries.
True
False
Both the federal and state governments can establish a court system.
True
False
The president can call both houses of Congress into special session.
True
False
Popular sovereignty is the idea that the power to govern belongs to the people (or representatives).
True
False
The idea that the federal government shares power with the state and local governments is called:
federalism
dividing great power
popular sovereignty
judicial review
How long is the president's term?
2 years
3 years
4 years
8 years
What is the age minimum of the president?
21 years old
35 years old
45 years old
50 years old
Who has veto power?
Secretary of State
President
Vice President
all Cabinet members
The national budget is presented by the:
Secretary of State
Your state governor
Vice Prsident
President.
If the president should die, who becomes president?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Attorney General
What vote really elects the President of the United States?
popular vote
Congress
Electoral College
House of Representatives
