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U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which principle is found in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

People must agree to make informed decisions when voting.

b)

People should know about changes made to their government.

c)

A government gets its power from the will of the people.

d)

A government should allow citizens the freedom to assemble.

2.

How do constitutional principles influence the power of the federal government?

a)

They limit it.

b)

They increase it.

c)

They support it.

d)

They weaken it.

3.

Which two constitutional principles are represented in this diagram?

a)

Federalism and Rule of Law

b)

Popular Sovereignty and Separation of Powers

c)

Checks and Balances and Federalism

d)

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

4.

Why is the Bill of Rights important to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

It sets the powers of the three branches.

b)

It allows for the creation of two parties.

c)

It guarantees individual rights.

d)

It limits states' rights.

5.

The image of a TV reporter symbolizes a right from which amendment?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fourth Amendment

c)

Fifth Amendment

d)

The Preamble

6.

What is the best action for Arjun to take to change state laws about plastic bags?

a)

Donate to environmental groups.

b)

Vote for candidates who support change.

c)

Email articles to friends.

d)

Draft a petition and present it to lawmakers.

7.

Who believed the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights and why?

a)

Federalists; to protect their land

b)

Anti-Federalists; they believed it restricted people’s rights

c)

Federalists; to strengthen the federal government

d)

Anti-Federalists; they feared a strong central government

8.

What is the best title for this outline? Legislative makes laws, Executive vetoes, Judicial reviews laws

a)

Powers of Congress

b)

Federalism in Action

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Responsibilities of Government

9.

Which right from the Bill of Rights helps achieve the goal of “establishing justice”?

a)

Right to own weapons

b)

Right to a speedy trial

c)

Right to free speech

d)

Right to peacefully assemble

10.

Which amendment would help Michael after an illegal search of his car trunk?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fourth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

11.

What could Michael argue to win his case?

a)

Double jeopardy

b)

Excessive fines

c)

Illegal search and seizure

d)

Cruel punishment

12.

What powers belong only to the federal government?

a)

Collecting taxes

b)

Declaring war

c)

Creating schools

d)

Granting licenses

13.

What is federalism?

a)

The national government has all power.

b)

Power is shared between state and federal governments.

c)

States have more power than the federal government.

d)

The executive branch controls all states.

14.

What principle divides power among three branches of government?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Republicanism

15.

Which branch makes laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Military

16.

Which branch can veto laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Municipal

17.

Which branch checks laws for constitutionality?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

d)

Congressional

18.

What are two ways “the people” impact who has power in the federal government?

a)

Making speeches and owning property

b)

Voting and participating in petitions

c)

Traveling and serving in the military

d)

Watching the news and following laws

19.

Which amendment protects your freedom of religion?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

20.

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

To declare separation from Britain

b)

To make peace with France

c)

To create a new set of laws

d)

To rewrite the Articles of Confederation

21.

What ideal is described by "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?

a)

Unalienable rights

b)

Democracy

c)

Rule of law

d)

Judicial review

22.

Greta wants to make changes in her community. What should she do?

a)

Join a national teacher’s union

b)

Run for her county’s school board

c)

Email her principal

d)

Watch YouTube videos of school meetings

23.

Katie wants recycling at school. What action shows civic responsibility?

a)

Tell her friends to vote

b)

Wait for teachers to fix it

c)

Attend a school board meeting and hold a recycling fair

d)

Stand by trash cans after lunch

24.

Which principle says the people have the final say in their government?

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks and Balances

25.

What is one way the Constitution prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful?

a)

Checks and balances

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Elastic Clause

d)

Rule of law

26.

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

a)

To guarantee jobs for citizens

b)

To set up the structure of the U.S. government

c)

To explain the Revolutionary War

d)

To give power only to the states

27.

Which of the following is a power shared by both state and federal governments?

a)

Declaring war

b)

Collecting taxes

c)

Printing money

d)

Making treaties

28.

Which group wanted a stronger national government and supported the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Patriots

d)

Loyalists

29.

Which right does the Sixth Amendment protect?

a)

Freedom of the press

b)

Right to a fair and speedy trial

c)

Right to bear arms

d)

Freedom from search and seizure

30.

What does the phrase “separation of powers” refer to?

a)

Dividing government into three branches

b)

Keeping citizens and lawmakers apart

c)

Making each state have its own government

d)

Allowing citizens to vote in elections

31.

Which of the following is an example of civic responsibility?

a)

Watching TV

b)

Having a job

c)

Writing to lawmakers

d)

Shopping

32.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

To give the president more power

b)

To protect citizens' freedoms and rights

c)

To elect representatives

d)

To pay taxes

33.

What role does the judicial branch play in government?

a)

Makes laws

b)

Enforces laws

c)

Interprets laws

d)

Vetoes laws

34.

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

a)

To introduce the goals of the government

b)

To create state laws

c)

To end the Declaration

d)

To explain the Bill of Rights

35.

Why did the Founding Fathers include checks and balances in the Constitution?

a)

To make sure no branch becomes too powerful

b)

To give the president more control

c)

To limit the power of citizens

d)

To allow states to create armies

36.

Which level of government can issue driver’s licenses?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Local

d)

Judicial

37.

What’s one reason the Articles of Confederation failed?

a)

Too much power in federal government

b)

Too many taxes

c)

The federal government was too weak

d)

There were too many amendments

38.

Who has the power to approve laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

State governors

d)

Vice President

39.

Which right is protected under the First Amendment?

a)

Speedy trial

b)

Protection from search

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

Right to bear arms

40.

What is the main job of Congress?

a)

To make laws

b)

To judge crimes

c)

To approve court cases

d)

To lead the military