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Understanding the Constitution Part 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the qualifications to become president?

a)
At least 30 years old
b)
Must be a college graduate
c)
Natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, resident for 14 years.
d)
Resident for 10 years
2.

How many Articles make up the Constitution?

a)
7
b)
12
c)
10
d)
5
3.

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?

a)

That it gave too much power to the states

b)

That it lacked a Bill of Rights

c)

That it was too difficult to amend

d)

That it would lead to a monarchy

4.

How many states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

One-half of the states

b)

Two-thirds of the states

c)

Three-fourths of the states

d)

All 50 states

5.

Put these in the correct chronological order...the Bill of Rights, The Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution.

a)
The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Articles of Confederation, The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Articles of Confederation
c)
The Articles of Confederation, The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution
d)
The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The Constitution, the Bill of Rights
6.

What level of government has the power to coin money, declare war, and negotiate treaties with other countries?

a)
State government
b)
International organizations
c)
Local government
d)
Federal government
7.

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

a)
7
b)
10
c)
9
d)
12
8.

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

a)

To oppose the ratification of the Constitution

b)

To support the ratification of the Constitution

c)

To propose amendments to the Constitution

d)

To draft the Bill of Rights

9.

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

a)

To oppose the ratification of the Constitution

b)

To support the ratification of the Constitution

c)

To propose amendments to the Constitution

d)

To draft the Bill of Rights

10.

Who has the power to appoint federal judges?

a)

The Congress

b)

The Vice President

c)

The President

d)

The Supreme Court

11.

Why is it important that the Constitution include an amending process?

a)
To ensure that only a few people can make changes.
b)
To make the Constitution unchangeable.
c)

It is important for adaptability and to ensure the ability for changes.

d)
To limit the power of the government.
12.

What is the structure of the United States Congress?

a)

The Congress is responsible for executing laws.

b)

The Congress is part of the Judicial Branch.

c)

The Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

d)

The Congress is a unicameral body.

13.

What is the Supremacy Clause?

a)

A clause that gives states the power to override federal laws

b)

A clause that establishes the Constitution and federal laws as the supreme law of the land

c)

A clause that gives the Supreme Court the power to veto state laws

d)

A clause that allows the President to make laws without Congress

14.

Who was chosen leader of the Constitutional Convention?

a)
John Adams
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
15.

Which of the following is the highest court in the United States?

a)

The District Court

b)

The Circuit Court

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Court of Appeals

16.

Powers of the Legislative Branch

a)

The Legislative Branch can enforce laws.

b)

The Legislative Branch has the power to interpret laws.

c)

The Legislative Branch has the power to make laws.

d)

The Legislative Branch is responsible for foreign policy.

17.

What do we call the system for electing the president?

a)
Parliamentary System
b)
Electoral College
c)
Direct Election
d)
Popular Vote
18.

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

a)

To enforce laws

b)

To interpret laws

c)

To veto laws

d)

To make laws

19.

Full Faith and Credit clause, Privileges and Immunities clause, Admission of new states and territorial governance, Guarantee of republican government and protection for states all

a)
They are all related to international treaties.
b)
They are all amendments to the Constitution.
c)

They are all provisions/guarantees of the U.S. Constitution.

d)
They are all part of state laws.
20.

Commander-in-Chief of the military, vetoing legislation, negotiating treaties, and appointing federal judges are all powers associated with

a)

the President of the United States

b)

the Supreme Court

c)

Congress

d)

the Vice President