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WorksheetsU.S. Constitution Summative Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 53mins
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To remove the Native Americans from the colonies
To give recognition to the King
To declare independence from the British
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?
The People
The King
Congress
The President
According to the Declaration of Independence, everyone has what right?
The right to make laws
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
To declare laws unconstitutional
What did Americans fear most after the Revolution?
A strong central government
A weak central government
The King starting another war
The Native Americans taking back their land
What was the one branch of government the Articles of Confederation had?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
What was the first constitution of United States of America called?
The United States Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Preamble
Who is the President of the Senate?
The President of the United States
The Vice President of the United States
The Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
How many senators represent each state?
435
3
2
10
What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch of government?
to interpret laws
to make laws
to enforce laws
How many branches of government are there?
3
10
27
6
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
2
27
435
10
Does Congress have the power to declare war?
yes
no
How long does a Senator's term last?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Can a congressman be removed from office by the President?
yes
no
What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?
25 years old, citizen for 7 years, & live in the state they represent
There are no qualifications
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, & live in the state they represent
35 years old, natural born citizen, & live in U.S. for at least 14 years
What was the issue of the Great Compromise?
The regulation of trade
Representation in Congress
The issue of allowing slavery
The number of years a President can severe
During the Constitutional Convention, what plan did the larger states suggest for representation in Congress?
The New Jersey Plan
The Virginia Plan
How long does a Representative's term last?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Which house of Congress approves or rejects treaties?
Senate
House of Representatives
Can Congress override a Presidential veto of a Law?
yes
no
Who has to approve a bill before it is sent to the President for approval?
Senate
House of Representatives
Senate & House of Representatives
How many terms can a member of Congress serve?
2 terms
As many as they can be elected
4 terms
Who is the jury in a case of impeachment?
President Pro Tempore
Cabinet Members
Senate
House of Representatives
Where do all revenue (money) bills start?
Senate
House of Representatives
What is the main duty of the Executive Branch of government?
to enforce laws
to make laws
to interpret laws
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
Vice President
President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Who is the current President of the United States?
Barrack Obama
Joe Biden
JD Vance
Donald Trump
What date does the President begin their term in office?
January 22nd
November 20th
November 22nd
January 20th
How long does the President's term last?
2 years
4 years
6 years
How many terms can a President serve?
2 terms
4 terms
unlimited terms
What is the name of the group of people who assist the President and head the Executive branch departments?
The Cabinet
Appellate Group
Judiciary Triad
Does the President have the power to make treaties?
yes
no
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch of government?
to enforce laws
to make laws
to interpret laws
Who is the head of the Judicial Branch?
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Chief Justice
The Vice President
What is the highest court in which a case can be heard?
The U.S. Supreme Court
District Courts
Court of Appeals
The Supremacy Clause states:
Federal law is superior to state
State law is superior to federal law
What are the qualifications of a federal judge?
35 years old, natural born citizen, live in U.S. for at least 14 years
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in state they represent
25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in state they represent
There are none
Can the Supreme Court help make laws?
yes
no
What are the three courts in the federal court system?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Courts
All of the above
How many Supreme Courts are there?
1
13
94
How many Courts of Appeals are there?
1
13
94
How many stars are on the U.S. flag?
13
50
100
435
What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
number of states
original 13 colonies
13 courts of appeal
number of amendments
Suffrage refers to what right?
The right to vote
The right to bear arms
The right to a speedy trial
The right to protest
Freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition
First Amendment
5th Amendment
22nd Amendment
19th Amendment
The right to not incriminate one's self (no double jeopardy)
20th Amendment
13th Amendment
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
Limits the President to TWO terms
1st Amendment
13th Amendment
20th Amendment
22nd Amendment
Abolished Slavery
13th Amendment
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
20th Amendment
President officially takes office on January 20th
22nd Amendment
20th Amendment
5th Amendment
13th Amendment
Why was the system of Checks & Balances created?
To prevent branches of government from becoming too powerful
To protect people's freedoms of expression
To protect the state's powers
To control the spending of tax money
How are the President's nominations to the Supreme Court "checked"?
Must be approved by the House of Representatives
Must be approved by the Vice President
Must be approved by the Senate
How can the President "check" laws/ bills from Congress?
He can declare the bill/ law unconstitutional
He can veto the law/ bill
He can remove a congressman from office
How can Congress "check" the President when a bill/ law is vetoed?
Congress can declare the bill/ law unconstitutional
Congress can hold an election and choose a new President
Congress can override the veto of a bill
How can the Supreme Court "check" Congress and the President when laws are passed and signed?
They can declare the law unconstitutional
They can veto the bill/ law
They can override the veto of the bill
How did the framers of the Constitution set up a system to "check" the people of the United States when they elect a President?
The people choose the President (Popular vote)
The electoral College choose the President (Electoral Vote)
Congress chooses the President
What are the first 10 amdendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
Where would you find the 6 goals of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
How does the Constitution make the powers of government clear?
Stating the powers of Congress
Describing the role of the Judiciary Branch
Stating the powers of the President
All of the above
How do the people carry out their ruling power?
By making and passing law themselves
By not voting
By electing representatives to make laws
By not registering to vote
The Constitution can be changed through what process?
Impeachment
Amendments
Veto
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, 7 Articles, 27 Amendments
Preamble, 6 Goals, 27 Amendments
Bill of Rights, 7 Articles, 27 Amendments
Which is NOT a goal of the Constitution?
Promote general welfare
Form a perfect union
Establish justice & fairness
Promote the power of individual states
Several states refused to approve the Constitution until they were promised what?
Preamble
The Bill of Rights
Branches of Government
Which is NOT a right guaranteed by The Bill of Rights?
Women have the right to vote
Speedy Trial
Bear Arms
Freedom of Speech
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
The White House in Washington DC
Independence Hall in Washington DC
The Captiol Building in Springfield, IL
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
What was the official purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To amend the Articles of Confederation
To declare independence from England
To make new laws for the Constitution
To amend the Declaration of Independence
What does the Bill of Rights say about taxes?
The states have the sole power to tax
The federal government have the sole power to tax
Nothing!
Do the President and Vice President have to belong to the same political party?
yes
no
True or False: One of the powers granted to the states is the power to establish schools.
True
False
What is a pocket veto?
When the President signs a bill from Congress
When the President does not sign or veto a bill within 10 days of receiving it
When the President vetoes a bill from Congress
When Congress overrides a veto by the President
