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WorksheetsTest: The United States Constitution
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 31mins
Article one of the constitution gives (a) the power to make laws.
What are the requirements and terms as a member of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Must be at least 25 Years Old
A U.S. Citizen for at least 7 years.
Serves 2 Years per Term
Must be at least 30 years old.
A U.S. Citizen for at least 9 year.
Serves 6 years per Term
In the House, the number of representatives each state receives is based on each state's --
(a)
To serve as President of the United States, you must be at least (a) and a (b) .
The Founding Fathers came up with what system to elect the President of the United States?
(a)
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the Presidential election?
538
435
270
The Popular Vote
The Supreme Court is made up of (a) justices who serve (b) appointments, with (c) currently service as Chief Justice.
Match the following powers to the correct branch of government.
Executive Branch
Enforces the Laws
Legislative Branch
Makes the laws
Judicial Branch
Protects the Constitution
The current president of the United States is (a) with (b) as their Vice President.
Choose the rights protected under the First Amendment.
In the First Amendment, which two rights are protected under freedom of religion?
Congress cannot make any faith the official religion of the United States
People can practice any religion, without fear of punishment
People can practice any Christian religion, without fear of punishment.
Public schools can require students to recite prayer at the start of the day.
What limits has the Supreme Court placed on Religious Freedom?
Parents cannot deny their child medical treatment because of religious beliefs
Government cannot give public tax money to religious schools
Parents are allowed to deny life saving treatment based on religious belief
Government can establish a national religion and ban all others.
(a) allows for the free flow of ideas, which individuals need to stay informed and to make up their own minds about important issues.
TRUE OR FALSE: Burning the American flag is a form of expression and protected under Freedom of Speech.
TRUE
FALSE
Parades, protest marches, and political rallies are all forms of (a)
TRUE or FALSE: Police can arrest a protest speaker that urges listeners to riot or break the law.
TRUE
FALSE
Match the following
2nd Amendment
Protects the right to keep and bear arms
4th Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable search & seizure
5th Amendment
Prohibits self-incrimination.
6th Amendment
Right to a fair and speedy trial
The Supreme Court ruled that the (a) protects an individual's right to own a gun for personal protection.
Which of the following are limitations to the 2nd amendment?
Restricting civilians from owning military grade weapons.
Banning weapons from government buildings, schools or airplanes.
The government can completely ban on all public carry
Restricting convicted felons or those with severe mental illness from owning a weapon.
The (a) prohibits "unreasonable searches and seizures" from police.
A legal document that authorizes police to take a certain action, such as searching someone's property.
(a)
TRUE or FALSE: For students, school administrators only need 'reasonable suspicion' to search backpacks.
TRUE
FALSE
(a) ensures that a person who is tried for a crime and found not guilty cannot be tried again for that same crime.
Protects the accused of self-incrimination, and have the right to remain silent.
Guarantees the right to an impartial public trial in criminal cases, with counsel and the right to cross examine.
Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
