WorksheetsArticles of the Constitution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
How does the rule of law help limit government power according to the U.S. Constitution?
By allowing government officials to ignore laws
By ensuring everyone, including leaders, must follow the law
By giving more power to the president
By removing the rights of citizens
Which of the following is a way the U.S. Constitution limits the powers of the federal government?
By allowing the President to make all laws
Through separation of powers and checks and balances
By giving all power to the Supreme Court
By removing individual rights
Why is the rule of law important in limiting the power of government according to the U.S. Constitution?
It allows government officials to act above the law
It ensures that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law
It gives unlimited power to Congress
It removes individual rights
How does the U.S. Constitution protect individual rights?
By including the Bill of Rights
By giving all power to Congress
By removing due process of law
By eliminating rule of law
Why does the Preamble NOT grant any powers?
Because it is only an introductory statement
Because it is a law
Because it is a list of amendments
Because it is a bill
Explain how the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution limits the power of government. (DoK Level 3)
By stating that the government's power comes from the people and exists to serve them
By creating a strong and unified government
By defending the nation against enemies
By encouraging the well-being of citizens
Why is Article VI important for the authority of the U.S. Constitution?
It makes the Constitution the highest law, above all others.
It allows the Constitution to be changed.
It describes the rights of citizens.
It explains the ratification process.
What was one of the most difficult issues facing the members of the Constitutional Convention?
Building a government that would not oppress states or citizens
Deciding the color of the national flag
Choosing the location for the capital city
Selecting the first president
How does the U.S. Constitution define the powers of the new government?
By clearly defining and limiting them
By allowing unlimited authority
By giving all power to the states
By not specifying any powers
Which of the following is NOT a feature created to limit government power according to the U.S. Constitution?
Rule of law
Due process of law
Individual rights
Unlimited presidential authority
Which of the following is an example of a check on the President’s power?
Congress can refuse to fund executive programs
The President can sign treaties without approval
The Supreme Court can make laws
The Senate can veto Supreme Court decisions
If Congress and the states disagree with the Supreme Court’s interpretation of a law, what can they do?
Amend the Constitution to override the Court’s interpretation
Ignore the Court’s decision
Remove justices without impeachment
Grant pardons to convicted criminals
Which of the following is a protection provided by Due Process of Law?
Impartial jury made up of peers
Secret trials without witnesses
No right to defense
No opportunity to face accusers
What is the significance of impeachment in relation to the Supreme Court?
It allows Congress to have a check on the executive and judicial branches
It allows the President to appoint new justices without approval
It allows states to override Supreme Court decisions
It allows justices to make laws
Which branch of the U.S. federal government has the power to declare war?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
State Government
Which branch has the authority to bring impeachment hearings?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
State Government
Why is the system of checks and balances important in the U.S. federal government?
It allows one branch to control all decisions
It limits the power of each branch and prevents abuse
It gives the President unlimited authority
It removes the need for laws
The Constitution created a (a) ed government to ensure that states and individual liberty was not oppressed.
Article V created a system for the Constitution to be (a) ed.
The ratification process for the Constitution was created in Article VII, the last of the articles.
(a)
