WorksheetsU.S. Government and Constitution Quiz Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which principle is found in the Declaration of Independence?
People must agree to make informed decisions when voting.
People should know about changes made to their government.
A government gets its power from the will of the people.
A government should allow citizens the freedom to assemble.
How do constitutional principles influence the power of the federal government?
They limit it.
They increase it.
They support it.
They weaken it.
Which two constitutional principles are represented in this diagram?
Federalism and Rule of Law
Popular Sovereignty and Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances and Federalism
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Why is the Bill of Rights important to the U.S. Constitution?
It sets the powers of the three branches.
It allows for the creation of two parties.
It guarantees individual rights.
It limits states' rights.
The image of a TV reporter symbolizes a right from which amendment?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
The Preamble
What is the best action for Arjun to take to change state laws about plastic bags?
Donate to environmental groups.
Vote for candidates who support change.
Email articles to friends.
Draft a petition and present it to lawmakers.
Who believed the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights and why?
Federalists; to protect their land
Anti-Federalists; they believed it restricted people’s rights
Federalists; to strengthen the federal government
Anti-Federalists; they feared a strong central government
What is the best title for this outline? Legislative makes laws, Executive vetoes, Judicial reviews laws
Powers of Congress
Federalism in Action
Checks and Balances
Responsibilities of Government
Which right from the Bill of Rights helps achieve the goal of “establishing justice”?
Right to own weapons
Right to a speedy trial
Right to free speech
Right to peacefully assemble
Which amendment would help Michael after an illegal search of his car trunk?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What could Michael argue to win his case?
Double jeopardy
Excessive fines
Illegal search and seizure
Cruel punishment
What powers belong only to the federal government?
Collecting taxes
Declaring war
Creating schools
Granting licenses
What is federalism?
The national government has all power.
Power is shared between state and federal governments.
States have more power than the federal government.
The executive branch controls all states.
What principle divides power among three branches of government?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Republicanism
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Military
Which branch can veto laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Municipal
Which branch checks laws for constitutionality?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Congressional
What are two ways “the people” impact who has power in the federal government?
Making speeches and owning property
Voting and participating in petitions
Traveling and serving in the military
Watching the news and following laws
Which amendment protects your freedom of religion?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare separation from Britain
To make peace with France
To create a new set of laws
To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
What ideal is described by "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
Unalienable rights
Democracy
Rule of law
Judicial review
Greta wants to make changes in her community. What should she do?
Join a national teacher’s union
Run for her county’s school board
Email her principal
Watch YouTube videos of school meetings
Katie wants recycling at school. What action shows civic responsibility?
Tell her friends to vote
Wait for teachers to fix it
Attend a school board meeting and hold a recycling fair
Stand by trash cans after lunch
Which principle says the people have the final say in their government?
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
What is one way the Constitution prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Supremacy Clause
Elastic Clause
Rule of law
What is the main purpose of the Constitution?
To guarantee jobs for citizens
To set up the structure of the U.S. government
To explain the Revolutionary War
To give power only to the states
Which of the following is a power shared by both state and federal governments?
Declaring war
Collecting taxes
Printing money
Making treaties
Which group wanted a stronger national government and supported the Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Patriots
Loyalists
Which right does the Sixth Amendment protect?
Freedom of the press
Right to a fair and speedy trial
Right to bear arms
Freedom from search and seizure
What does the phrase “separation of powers” refer to?
Dividing government into three branches
Keeping citizens and lawmakers apart
Making each state have its own government
Allowing citizens to vote in elections
Which of the following is an example of civic responsibility?
Watching TV
Having a job
Writing to lawmakers
Shopping
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To give the president more power
To protect citizens' freedoms and rights
To elect representatives
To pay taxes
What role does the judicial branch play in government?
Makes laws
Enforces laws
Interprets laws
Vetoes laws
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
To introduce the goals of the government
To create state laws
To end the Declaration
To explain the Bill of Rights
Why did the Founding Fathers include checks and balances in the Constitution?
To make sure no branch becomes too powerful
To give the president more control
To limit the power of citizens
To allow states to create armies
Which level of government can issue driver’s licenses?
Federal
State
Local
Judicial
What’s one reason the Articles of Confederation failed?
Too much power in federal government
Too many taxes
The federal government was too weak
There were too many amendments
Who has the power to approve laws?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
State governors
Vice President
Which right is protected under the First Amendment?
Speedy trial
Protection from search
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
What is the main job of Congress?
To make laws
To judge crimes
To approve court cases
To lead the military
