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WorksheetsArticle I,II and IIIof Constitution
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 41mins
What did Article 1 of the Constitution create?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
What did Article 2 of the Constitution create?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This principle of the U.S. Constitution divides the powers of the government into three separate groups to ensure no one becomes too powerful.
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Federalism
What power does the House of Representatives have?
Ratify treaties
Confirm presidential appointments
Initiate impeachment proceedings
Override presidential vetoes
What power does the Senate have?
Pass legislation
Administer the law
Regulate interstate commerce
Confirm Supreme Court appointments
The Executive Power is held by
The States
The Congress
The Courts
The President
The president is required to swear an oath requiring him to 'preserve protect and defend ....'
The Congress
The Presidency
The Constitution
The United States
Who takes over when the president cannot complete his term
The Vice President
The First Lady
The Speaker of the House
The Secretary of State
Who can impeach a president
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The Vice President
The House of Representatives
List three formal requirements the president must possess to hold office.
Natural born citizen, 35 years old, resident for 14 years
Natural born citizen, 30 years old, resident for 10 years
Naturalized citizen, 35 years old, resident for 14 years
Naturalized citizen, 30 years old, resident for 10 years
Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of Defense
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
10
27
33
50
Who has the authority to appoint Supreme Court Justices?
The Senate
The President
The House of Representatives
The Chief Justice
Identify all of the following which are Constitutional requirements to run for the US House of Reps.
At least 30 years of age
At least 7 years a US Citizen
Live in the state to be represented
At least 9 years a US Citizen
At least 25 years of age
Identify all of the following which are Constitutional requirements to run for the US Senate.
At least 30 years of age
At least 7 years a US Citizen
Live in the state to be represented
At least 9 years a US Citizen
At least 25 years of age
What is the length of term for a member in the US House of Reps.?
4 years
2 years
life
6 years
What is the length of term for a member of the US Senate?
4 years
2 years
6 years
Life
What is the length of term for President of the United States?
4 years
2 years
6 years
Life
What is length of term for a Justice on the US Supreme Court?
4 years
2 years
6 years
Life
Identify each item that describes the important clause found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution that states our government has all powers necessary and proper to carry out the Constitution and run our nation.
Expressed Powers
Elastic Clause
Implied Powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
Coin money
Expressed
Implied
Establish post offices and post roads
Expressed
Implied
Research ways to make dollar bills harder to counterfeit
Expressed
Implied
Declare war
Expressed
Implied
Establish a rule of naturalization
Expressed
Implied
Collect taxes
Expressed
Implied
As the American Chief of State, what is the president a symbol of?
The nation's military
The nation's economy
The nation's education system
The nation's living symbol
Which of the following is a duty of the American Chief of State?
Ceremonial Duties
Judicial Appointments
Legislative Leadership
Executive Orders
What does the President decide regarding the laws of the United States?
How they are written
How they are enforced
How they are taught in schools
How they are voted on in Congress
What is one of the roles of the President in selecting officials for the Executive Branch?
Selects officials and advisers to run the Legislative Branch
Selects officials and advisers to run the Judicial Branch
Selects officials and advisers to help run the Executive Branch
Selects officials and advisers to oversee state governments
What does the Chief Diplomat do in terms of foreign policy?
Interprets laws
Sets United States foreign policy
Conducts audits on government spending
Enforces federal laws
Who decides where U.S. troops are to be stationed and where ships are sent?
The Secretary of the Navy
The President
The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Secretary of State
Who do all military generals and admirals take orders from?
The Secretary of Defense
The Vice President
The President
The Chief of Staff
Which tool can presidents use to bypass Congress in policymaking?
Legislative Orders
Judicial Commands
Executive Orders
Congressional Mandates
What is one of the roles of a PARTY CHIEF?
Provides financial support to all party members
Helps members of his political party get elected or appointed to office
Organizes social events for party members
Offers legal advice to party members
What is the role of the president as the Chief Guardian of the Economy?
To control the economy directly
To be concerned with unemployment, high prices, taxes, business profits, and the general prosperity of the country
To increase taxes
To manage individual businesses
What is expected of the president in terms of the economy?
To ensure the economy declines smoothly
To predict economic outcomes
To help the economy run smoothly
To take full responsibility for the economy's performance
The Department of the Treasury __.
promotes trade and conducts the national census
collects taxes, mints currency, and pays down the national debt
provides advice and funding for schools
directs the overall energy plan of the nation
The Department of State ___.
plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy
manages the US Armed Forces
supervises trade, promotes US business and industry
addresses the working conditions and wages of US workers
The Department of Defense ___.
is charged with border security, cybersecurity, anti-terrorism and immigration policy
runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs
is responsible for the nation's security and manages the US Armed Forces
provides rent subsidies and public housing for the homeless
The Department of Commerce ___.
assists farmers and ranchers, and promotes agricultural trade
directs services for military veterans
enforces our trade laws and agreements, and conducts the national census
administers the national parks, dams, and reservoirs
The Department of the Interior ___.
oversees the nation's highways, railroads, airlines, and waterways
funds medical research to improve public health and prevent disease
provides federal aid to schools and sets high standards for students
manages the nation's public lands and natural resources
Which department manages our nation's mass transit system, railways, bridges, and air travel?
Department of Commerce
Department of Transportation
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of the Treasury
Which department oversees the FBI, the DEA, and the US Marshals?
Department of Homeland Security
Which department maintains our nation's nuclear weapons?
Department of Defense
Which department ensures worker safety and the minimum, as well as analyzes data on employment, prices, and wages?
Department of the Interior
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of the Labor
Which department promotes educational excellence throughout the nation, and provides federal aid to public and private schools?
Department of Transportation
Department of State
Department of Education
Which department negotiates treaties and staffs US embassies abroad?
Department of the Treasury
Department of State
Department of Commerce
Which department oversees programs for military veterans and their families, including pensions, healthcare, home loans, and disability compensation?
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Department of Labor
Department of Defense
How does one get on the Supreme Court?
You are voted in
President appoints you, Senate confirms
President appoints you and you are on
Practice, Practice, Practice
How long is the term of a Supreme Court justice?
4
6
2
Lifetime
What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret Laws
Make Laws
Enforce Laws
What article defines the powers of the Judicial Branch?
ARTICLE I.
ARTICLE II.
ARTICLE III.
ARTICLE V.
ARTICLE VI.
The Supreme law of the land is ______
a state constitution
a law passed by Congress
a U.S. treaty
The U.S Constitution
What is judicial review?
What is appellate court?
