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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?PreambleBill of RightsArticle IVArticle I
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?The people express their will through political parties.The people express their will by directly creating laws.Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe statement below is from a historical document. How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
"We the People of the United States...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."Voters elect Congress members.The Electoral College elects Congress.Congress enforces policies.The president enacts policies. - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?The Constitution should limit state government.The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.The Constitution should create a strong national government.The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?rule of lawright to trialcapitalismconfederalism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?the commerce clausethe elastic clausethe right to trialthe rule of law
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhere can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?Declaration of IndependencePreamble to the ConstitutionPledge of AllegianceBill of Rights
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay.
"...our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of th press..."
Why should this freedom be guarded?to provide the news media with a guaranteed profitto keep the news media from controlling the political processto provide the government with an accurate information sourceto keep the government from becoming the primary information source - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich right is NOT mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?petition the governmentdue process of the lawtrial by juryprivacy
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?privacy rightsproperty rightsforced internmentcivil disobedience
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?fewer court cases involving minorsfewer laws limiting minority rightsa more accurate electiona more informed society
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?The voters approve the amendment in a national election.The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendmentTwo-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle of the U.S. Constitution applies to all citizens?Rule of lawjudicial reviewchecks and balancesseparation of power
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an individual right protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?SpeechPrivacyOwn gunsSpeedy Trial
- 15. Multiple ChoiceRead the statements below from a community debate.
Shaun: We need order and safety during public meetings. How can elected officials get their work done if people are protesting outside their meeting?
Elena: It is important that people let their opinions be known. Protests are okay as long as they are nonviolent.
What constitutional principle supports Elena’s argument?The right to due processThe right to public educationThe right to peaceably assembleThe right to equal protection under the law - 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich guarantee was included in the Federalist Papers to reassure Anti-Federalists?The Constitution would limit the powers of the federal government.The Constitution would set term limits for congressional representatives.The Constitution would contain amendments to protect individual rights.The Constitution would give more power to the courts than to the legislature.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the Anti-Federalists oppose the U.S. Constitution?The rights of the state would be protected.The rights of the people would not be protected.The states would gain power under the central government.The states would be more powerful than the central government.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a goal of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?The rights and freedoms of future generations must be protected.The rights of the individual must be promoted over the common good.The government is responsible for maintaining a strong national bank.The people are responsible for defending themselves from foreign enemies.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement explains the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?It outlines the goals of the U.S. Constitution.It establishes the rights and responsibilities of citizens.It creates a domestic policy for the federal government.It defines the responsibilities of the three branches of government.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?They increased minority participation in the military.They decreased minority participation in social movements.They increased minority participation in the political process.They decreased minority participation in the political process.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?Give land to the homelessFight wars on foreign soilKeep the homeland at peaceProvide citizens with insurance
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?There is no need for a separate Bill of RightsThe Constitution does not give enough power to the statesThe Constitution will not strengthen the government.A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work publicIt ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?AliensCitizensImmigrantsResidents
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?Freedom to publish opinions in the local newspaperThe ability to own a gun, as long as the laws are followedThe guarantee of a well-paying job. Freedom to join the church of choice
- 26. Multiple ChoicePeter Brown has lived in his home since he was a child. Now the department of parks and recreation wants to tear down his neighborhood to build a park. A government official comes to visit Peter and offers to buy the house from him. Peter refuses. The official says that the government will now seize the property under the constitutional power of "eminent domain." According to the U.S. Constitution, under what circumstances would Peter win his fight to keep his home?If Peter could prove that he had paid the full price of the house alreadyIf Peter was born as a citizen of the United States, not a naturalized citizen or residentIf the government did not make a reasonable effort to build the park in an uninhabited areaIf the government did not offer him fair market price for his home
- 27. Multiple ChoiceBen was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben’s constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case?Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
- 28. Multiple ChoiceAnne Tracy works as a journalist for The Daily Mouth. She wrote a story about how Senator Jones cheated on a law school exam. She interviewed witnesses who saw the senator cheating. The story ran on the front page. Senator Jones denied the charges. Then he resigned from office. He plans to sue The Daily Mouth for damages. Under what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit?He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against himHe could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in. a government more likely to hide its actions from the peoplea government more responsive to the needs of the people. the establishment of English as the official language of the United States. the establishment of government-run news organizations
- 30. Multiple ChoiceA more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?Trial by juryFree speechRight to bear armsDue process
- 31. Multiple Choice
.It led to the Fifteenth Amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote.It led to the Nineteenth Amendment, allowing women to vote.. It led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to voteIt led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote. - 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed?Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose.Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to proposeThree-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose.Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose.
- 33. Multiple Choice.ensure domestic tranquilitypromote the general welfaresecure the blessings of libertyprovide for the common defense
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the U.S. Constitution establishes the goals and purposes of government?Bill of RightsThe First AmendmentThe Supremacy ClauseThe Preamble
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?The lack of a federal court system.The lack of legislative veto power.The lack of a strong military.The lack of a bill of rights.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the governmentright to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an educationfreedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trialright to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.Citizens are protected against unfair trials.
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?due process of laweminent domaindouble jeopardytrial by jury
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich freedom is enumerated in the U.S. Constitution?assemblyeducationprivacytravel
- 40. Multiple Choice.More citizens could voteFewer immigrants could voteMore candidates could be nominatedFewer candidates could be confirmed
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?bureaucracyexecutivejudiciallegislative
- 42. Multiple ChoiceUnder the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.3214
- 43. Multiple ChoiceUnder the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed.138910
- 44. Multiple ChoiceOne weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.The ability of Congress to tax.The inability of Congress to tax.The ability of Congress to declare war.The ability of Congress to create courts.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceIn order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation, __________ out of 13 states had to agree.9101315
- 46. Multiple ChoiceUnder the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.truefalse
- 47. Multiple ChoiceThe Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.strongaverageweakfederal
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?A strong national governmentA stronger militiaA common currencyThe ability to sign peace treaties
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation?A Constitution established after the American RevolutionA Declaration of IndependenceThe 1st Constitution of the U.S.A strong form of government
- 50. Multiple ChoiceThe weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.Proclamation of 1763ConstitutionDeclaration of IndependenceTreaty of Paris 1783
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment granted women's suffrage?13th14th19th24th
- 52. Multiple ChoiceAmendments 15, 19, 26 deal particularly with which of the following?Civil rightsState’s rightsVoting rightsWomen’s rights
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment was passed as a result of this protest "We're being drafted to fight in Vietnam. Shouldn't we be able to vote?"15th19th24th26th
- 54. Multiple ChoiceAmendment ended paying taxes at the polls before voting.15th19th24th26th
- 55. Multiple ChoiceThis amendment abolished slavery “within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” Congress required former Confederate states to ratify this amendment as a condition of regaining federal representation.12th Amendment13th Amendment14th Amendment15th Amendment
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