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WorksheetsMock FCLE Exam
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which Enlightenment thinker most influenced the Declaration of Independence?
Hobbes
Rousseau
Locke
Voltaire
The idea that government derives its power from the consent of the governed is known as:
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Rule of Law
Federalism divides power between national and state governments.
True
False
The principle that no one—not even the president—is above the law demonstrates:
Rule of Law
Due Process
Equality
Natural Rights
Which constitutional principle gives each branch of government power to limit the others?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
Liberty
Which are examples of individual liberties protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of press
Freedom of religion
Right to bear arms
When Congress overrides a presidential veto, it illustrates:
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments both protect:
Due Process
Equal Protection
Federalism
Supremacy
Which clause declares the Constitution “the supreme law of the land”?
Supremacy Clause
Commerce Clause
Elastic Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause is also known as the:
Elastic Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
The Constitution’s amendment process is described in Article V.
True
False
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to:
Strengthen federal power
Protect individual liberties
Expand state authority
Limit Congress
Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states?
9th
10th
14th
1st
The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires states to:
Create their own currency
Honor other states’ public records and judgments
Collect federal taxes
Hold national elections
Which are founding documents that influenced American government?
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Treaty of Paris
The Articles of Confederation failed primarily because Congress could not:
Tax citizens
Make laws
Control states
Declare war
The Declaration of Independence lists grievances against King George III.
True
False
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” refers to:
Natural Rights
Rule of Law
Social Contract
Due Process
The Northwest Ordinance (1787) is important because it:
Banned slavery in new territories
Created a national bank
Expanded the presidency
Limited free speech
(Scenario) A citizen sues a state for violating their freedom of speech. Which amendment protects them?
First Amendment
Fourth
Fifth
Tenth
The Federalist Papers argued in favor of:
Ratifying the Constitution
Returning to the Articles of Confederation
Monarchy
State Supremacy
The Magna Carta introduced the idea of limited government.
True
False
(Scenario) Congress creates a national bank to manage finances. This demonstrates which principle?
A) Implied powers via Elastic Clause
B) Equal Protection
C) Due Process
D) Checks and Balances
Which article establishes the Judicial Branch?
I
II
III
IV
The Supremacy Clause means state laws are superior to federal laws.
True
False
(Scenario) Congress passes a law that violates the Constitution; the Supreme Court strikes it down. This illustrates:
Judicial Review
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
The phrase “We the People” illustrates:
A) Popular Sovereignty
B) Federalism
C) Checks and Balances
D) Rule of Law
Which document established self-government for Pilgrims in 1620?
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Common Sense
Congress declares war, but the President commands the military. This demonstrates:
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Rule of Law
Equal Protection
31. (True/False) The 14th Amendment guarantees Equal Protection under the law.
True
False
Not Stated in the Constitution
Only for Citizens
A state creates a law that violates a federal treaty. Which law prevails?
Federal law
State law
Local ordinance
Judicial rule
The Supreme Court established judicial review in:
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board
A state tries to tax a federal bank. Which case stopped this?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
U.S. v. Lopez
Nixon v. U.S.
Two states disagree over commerce on a shared river. Which clause settles this?
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Due Process Clause
Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) ruled that:
Enslaved people were property not citizens
Slavery was unconstitutional
Congress could ban slavery
Equal Protection applied
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) established which doctrine?
Separate but equal
Equal protection
Implied powers
Federal supremacy
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) overturned which case?
Plessy v. Ferguson
McCulloch v. Maryland
Miranda v. Arizona
Tinker v. Des Moines
Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteed the right to an attorney.
True
False
Only for civil cases
Only for federal cases
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) ensures suspects are told their rights under which amendment?
5th
4th
6th
10th
A person's confession is used in court even though they were not told their rights. Which case protects them?
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Which cases expanded the rights of the accused?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
Plessy v. Ferguson
In Brown v. Board of Education, the Court ruled that separate schools are inherently unequal.
True
False
Texas v. Johnson (1989) protected what type of expression?
Religious
Symbolic speech
Commercial
Hate speech
The Supreme Court limited Congress’s commerce power in which case?
Gibbons v. Ogden
U.S. v. Lopez
McCulloch v. Maryland
Nixon v. U.S.
Roe v. Wade was based on the constitutional right to privacy.
True
False
U.S. v. Nixon (1974) limited what presidential claim?
Commander in Chief
Executive Privilege
Pardon Power
Veto
(Scenario) Congress passes a law requiring religious instruction in public schools. Which case would invalidate it?
A) Engel v. Vitale
B) Tinker v. Des Moines
C) Roe v. Wade
D) Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Which cases involve First Amendment freedoms?
Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
Texas v. Johnson
McCulloch v. Maryland
McCulloch v. Maryland confirmed Congress’s implied powers.
True
False
Bush v. Gore (2000) dealt primarily with which issue?
Gun rights
Election recount and Equal Protection
Freedom of speech
Due process
The District of Columbia v. Heller decision affirmed what right?
Collective militia
Individual right to bear arms
State power
Judicial review
In Citizens United v. FEC, the Court ruled that political spending is protected speech.
True
False
A state draws districts based on race. Which case applies?
Shaw v. Reno
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board
Gideon v. Wainwright
Marbury v. Madison established judicial review.
True
False
A state law requires citizens to register their religion. Which principle is violated?
Equal Protection
Freedom of Religion
Due Process
Checks and Balances
The President issues an executive order to desegregate the military. Which power is used?
Commander in Chief authority
Judicial power
Legislative power
State power
The War Powers Resolution (1973) limits the President’s ability to deploy troops without Congress.
True
False
Which laws promoted civil rights and equality?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965
14th Amendment
Alien and Sedition Acts
The USA PATRIOT Act expanded federal surveillance powers after 9/11.
True
False
(Scenario) Congress passes a law limiting online speech critical of the government. Which amendment protects citizens?
First Amendment
Fourth
Fifth
Tenth
A police officer searches a car without cause. Which amendment is violated?
4th Amendment
5th
6th
8th
The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination.
True
False
A state creates a poll tax to vote. Which amendment bans this?
24th Amendment
15th
10th
26th
Which amendments expanded voting rights?
15th
19th
26th
12th
The Constitution divides government powers into three branches.
True
False
67. (Scenario) The President vetoes a bill and Congress overrides it. Which principle is demonstrated?
A) Checks and Balances
B) Federalism
C) Popular Sovereignty
D) Judicial Review
A governor declares a law void because they disagree with it. What principle does this violate?
Rule of Law
Equal Protection
Federalism
Natural Rights
Rule of Law means even government officials must obey the law.
True
False
Citizens protest unfair laws peacefully. Which principle is exercised?
Popular Sovereignty
Due Process
Checks and Balances
Federalism
A state law targets a specific group for different tax rates. Which clause is violated?
Equal Protection Clause
Commerce Clause
Establishment Clause
Due Process Clause
The Elastic Clause gives Congress flexibility to carry out its powers.
True
False
Citizens vote to remove a corrupt mayor. This illustrates:
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
A court case ensures students can wear political symbols in school. Which case set that precedent?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Texas v. Johnson
Roe v. Wade
Which principles are foundational to the Constitution?
A) Federalism
B) Checks and Balances
C) Separation of Powers
D) Divine Right
Equal Protection means laws apply equally to all people.
True
False
A citizen is jailed without a trial. Which principle is violated?
Due Process
Federalism
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
A Supreme Court justice is impeached for corruption. Which principle is illustrated?
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Rule of Law
Federalism
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
True
False
A citizen argues that the government cannot take their property without fair payment. Which clause supports them?
Takings Clause of the 5th Amendment
Commerce Clause
Equal Protection
Supremacy Clause
What is the right that the people have the right to alter or abolish their government because the people have the supreme power (sovereignty) over the government?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Constitutional Initiative
Antifederalists
