CONSTITUTION TEST
Name____________________________
Period ________________
MATCHING (2 points each)
Write down the letter of the correct Principle of the Constitution from the list below.
A. Individual rights B. Federalism
C. Checks and Balances D. Separation of Power
E. Republicanism (also known as Representative Democracy)
1. _____ In this form of government, citizens elect representatives to make laws
2. _____ This system gives each branch of government some ability to check on the actions of
the other two branches.
3. _____ These are protected by the Bill of Rights
4. _____ This idea was the basis for dividing the government into three branches
5. _____ This system assigns some powers to the national government and other powers to the
state governments.
Multiple Choice (3 points each Please circle the correct answer)
6. How can Congress override a presidential veto?
A. One house must pass the bill by a two-thirds majority
B. Both houses must pass the bill by a two-thirds majority
C. One house must pass the bill by a three-fourths majority
D. Both houses must pass the bill by a three-fourths majority
7. What do we call powers such as setting up schools, establishing local governments and
making regulations for marriage ?
A. National Powers
B. Shared Powers
C. State Powers
8. The powers to be able to collect taxes, establish courts and regulate banks are known as ?
A. National Powers
B. Shared Powers
C. State Powers
9. This was added in 1791 when the states refused to approve the Constitution as it was initially
written. What was added ?
A. The Preamble
B. An Elastic Clause
C. The Bill of Rights
10. The Preamble to the United States Constitution deals with the
A. powers of Congress B. authority of the President
C. goals of the U.S. government D. powers of the Supreme Court
11. Who or what is responsible for electing the president of the United States?
A. The majority of voting citizens B. The electoral college
12. Which of these four answers is considered to be the supreme law of the land ?
A. laws held in each state
B. The Declaration of Independence
C. Any orders the President of U.S. gives
A. The Constitution
13. The term of justices of the Supreme Court is
A. Six years
B. Nine years
C. Life
D. Two four year terms with an option of a third with Congress approval
TRUE OR FALSE (3 points each)
14. _____ The Supreme Court makes the law, while the Congress interprets the law.
15. _____ If the president of the United States is charged with a crime, the Senate acts
as the jury in impeachment proceedings.
16. _____ Habeas Corpus is a legal order protecting people from jail.
17. _____ The population of Ohio determines the it’s total number of electoral votes.
18. _____ Only Congress can declare war.
19. _____ In a democracy, the people exercise their power to govern by voting in elections.
Fill in the Blank (1 point for each blank each)
20. What are the three qualifications to become a senator ? 1) _____________________
2) _________________________ 3) ________________________
21. What branch of government are senators and state representatives a part of ?
_________________________
22. Name me the two groups of people who may propose a bill.
1) ________________________ 2) ________________________
23. Name the three qualifications to be President of the United States
1)________________________ 2) __________________________
3)________________________
24. Name two ways in which and amendment can be proposed to the Constitution
1) ________________________ 2) ________________________
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25. What are three qualifications to be a representative ? 1)__________________________
2) _________________________ 3) _____________________________
26. What is the length of the office for each of the following? President __________
Senator ____________ Representative _______________
More extended response ( Each blank is worth 2 points )
27. Whose responsibility is it to determine if acts of the Congress or the president are
constitutional?
____________________________________________________________
28. If the president vetoes a bill introduced by Congress, what two things might happen
to the bill?
_____________________________________________________________
29. After the voters have voted, the President of the United States is chosen by the
______________________________________________________________
30. What prevents a person from being put in jail without formal charges of a crime?
_______________________________________________________________
Extended Response – use the (“Hamburger Poster”) Writing method to prepare the question, then write your essay response concerning the following topic. ( 5 points )
What do you think are the main reasons why the Constitution has worked so well for over 200 years ?