WorksheetsFinal
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
If both the US President and the US Vice President are unable to serve, who acts as president?
Senate Majority Leader
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
What was the purpose of the 17th Amendment?
to promote democratic participation
Which of the following is an example of Judicial Review?
the power of the President to issue pardons to convicted criminals.
the power of the President to nominate federal judges
the power of the House of Representatives to impeach judges
the power of the Supreme Court to find laws (and legislative or executive acts) unconstitutional
Which of the following correctly pairs a document with a core theme of that document?
Magna Carta - Established the rule of law
Articles of Confederation - Established the purpose of government to protect rights of citizens
US Constitution - Established a unitary government
Declaration of Independence - Formed a state-centered government.
Which US Supreme Court Case focused on whether an enslaved person, having lived in free territory, should be set free. The Court held the slave in question did not have standing because the Constitution did not define him as a citizen.
Plessy v Ferguson
McCulloch v Maryland
Marbury v Madison
Dred Scott v Sandford
What is popular sovereignty?
rule by oligarchy
rule by a monarch
rule by a dictator
rule by the people
Which of the following is a goal of the Supremacy Clause?
Presidents may not form congressional committees
states may not pass laws that conflict with federal laws.
US Supreme Court may decide to reject an appeal from a lower court
Congress may settle disputes between the US and another country.
Federalism is
the idea of separation of powers between branches of government
Congress' power to declare war - and the president's power to send troops into war
the federal government sharing power with the state governments
the president's power to nominate ambassadors
Which right from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in the US Constitution's First Amendment?
"to petition the king"
"excessive bail ought not be required"
"may have arms for their defense"
"election of members . . . ought to be free"
What is one power of the Senate
declare laws unconstitutional
ratify constitutional amendments
impeach government officials
ratify international treaties
Which point of view below is reflected in "Common Sense?"
The monarchy creates limited government.
Representatives should be elected.
The monarchy supports self-government.
Representatives should be appointed.
The colonists used a political cartoon with the caption "Join or Die" to support which action?
promoting international treaties
creating local communities
forming their own government
establishing their own schools
What is an example of a democratic process?
The US Supreme Court rules on a case.
The President signs an executive order.
The Environmental Protection Agency adopts a regulation.
The people elect a governor.
Which of the following cases impacted interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Brown v Board of Education (1954)
Marbury v Madison (1803)
Gideon v Wainwright (1963)
Miranda v Arizona (1966)
Which of the following represents the principle of consent of the governed?
The people elect the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court.
Individuals have the right to jury trials.
The people debate on social media.
Individuals elect members of the House of Representatives.
Who does a US Senator represent?
the residents of a single state
the residents of Washington DC
the residents of a single congressional district
the residents of the US
Why does Article I, Section 7 of the US Constitution require that tax bills be introduced in the House of Representatives?
because the original English colonists were taxed without their consent.
because finiancial contracts between the original English colonists and their home country were not honored
because the president must enact a budget
because the president must spend authorized funds
Which US Supreme Court case established judicial review?
McCulloch v Maryland (1819)
Marbury v Madison (1803)
Dred Scott v Sandford (1857)
Plessy v Ferguson (1896)
Which of the following is a violation of the Equal Protection Clause?
A state law establishes a minimum driving speed on federal highways
A proposed constitutional amendment establishes a minimum education requirement to serve as President
A proposed amendment establishes a minimum age to serve on the US Supreme Court
A state law establishes a higher minimum wage for men than women
Which of the following cases impacted Fourth Amendment protections at the state level?
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Roe v. Wade (1973)
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
The U.S. Constitution requires that the President be elected by whom?
the popular vote
Congress
the Electoral College
state legislatures
What is the social contract?
The government requires new citizens to register to vote.
The government promises to protect countries that become independent.
The people promise to not commit crimes as a condition of parole.
The people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection.
How did the holding in the United States Supreme Court case
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) impact criminal defendants?
It established that defendants had freedom of speech.
It established that defendants had the right to counsel.
It established that defendants had the right to a speedy trial.
It established that defendants were protected against self-incrimination.
Which of the following pairs of cases impacted First Amendment rights?
Texas v. Johnson (1989)
and
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
West Virginia v. Barnette (1943)
and
U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
and
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
U.S. v. Nixon (1974) and
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Which United States Supreme Court holding was based on the Equal Protection Clause but later overturned by a better interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Which action is an example of petitioning the government?
paying taxes
serving on a jury
lobbying officials
becoming politically informed
Which is a core theme of the Anti-Federalist Papers?
The Constitution should promote a strong central government.
The Government should support executive orders.
Constitution should reflect checks and balances.
Government should support enumerated individual rights.
According to the authors of the Declaration of Independence, who is responsible for protecting natural rights?
political parties
the government
interest groups
the people
Which of the following cases reinforced the federal government's authority to run a federal institution without interference by a state by upholding the Necessary and Proper Clause as well as the Supremacy Clause?
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
bill of attainer
the Electoral College
eminent domain
Which of the following pairs of United States Supreme Court cases resulted in limiting the power for local governments?
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
and
West Virginia v. Barnette (1943)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
and
Bush v. Gore (2000)
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
and
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
and
Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission (2010)
What does the U.S. Constitution do?
It lists the grievances against the British king
It sets up a federal government
It declares political independence
It creates a unitary government
What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state?
Three
Four
Two
One
Which United States Supreme Court case focused ensuring rule of law truly applies to all US citizens - especially high ranking elected officials.
U.S. V. Nixon (1974)
Johnson v. Texas (1989)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Bush v. Gore (2000)
What is one qualification to serve as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
be a resident of his or her state for at least 10 years
be at least 25 years old
be at least 40 years old
be a natural born U.S. citizen
Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence?
Federalist Papers
Common Sense
Bill of Rights
US Constitution
In what 1620 document do the writers form a "civil body politic"?
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
the Magna Carta
the Mayflower Compact
What is an example of a power reserved to the states?
Making treaties
Creating school systems
Declaring war
Coining money
How did the U.S. Constitution resolve the dispute between slave and free states over representation?
Commerce Clause
Missouri Compromise
3/5 Compromise
Supremacy Clause
Which United States Supreme Court case is correctly paired with the constitutional amendment on which it focused?
Bush v. Gore (2000)
Fourth Amendment
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Fourth Amendment
Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission (2010)
First Amendment
U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
First Amendment
How did the holding in the United States Supreme Court case Gideon
v. Wainwright (1963) impact criminal defendants?
It established that defendants were protected against self-incrimination.
It established that defendants had the right to a speedy trial.
It established that defendants had the right to counsel.
It established that defendants had freedom of speech.
Which of the following pairs of cases focused on the rights of public school students?
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
and
New Jersey v T.L.O. (2010)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
and
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
and
Miranda v. Arizona(1966)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
and
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Which is a shared power in the federal system?
establishing post offices
making treaties
declaring war
collecting taxes
Which two steps are required in order for someone to become Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
nomination by the President, confirmation by the House of Representatives
nomination by the President, confirmation by the Senate
nomination by the Vice President, confirmation by the House of Representatives
nomination by the Vice President, confirmation by the Senate
Which of the following documents provided an outline for a state-centered government?
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
Common Sense
What is one responsibility of only US citizens?
paying taxes
serving on a jury
attending public hearings
petitioning the government
How many US Senators represent each state?
two
at least one
it varies by population
it varies by the geographic size
Which of the following is a right reserved for US citizens only?
getting an education
running for federal office
working for pay
purchasing a home
What is due process?
the process for assigning bills to committee
procedures required to enact laws
the process for electing the president
fair treatment in judicial proceedings
Which structure found in the US Constitution was included as a response to a concern expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
unitary government
limited monarchy
universal sufferage
separation of powers
