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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution primarily to-provide the President with power in times of emergencyestablish fair and impartial electionsprotect individual libertiesguarantee voting privileges to minorities
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in the United States?the Treaty of Paris of 1783the Articles of Confederationthe First Amendment to the US Constitutionthe Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was an important characteristic of American society as noted by Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831-1832?federalismimperialismpopulismisolationism
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich has been an important limitation on the power of eminent domain found in the Fifth Amendment?The reciting of prayers in public schools has been prohibited.There must be a "clear and present danger" before it can be exercised.Individuals accused of committing crimes are protected from abusive behavior by the police.Governments must provide "reasonable compensation" when taking a person's property.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following words are part of the Declaration of Independence?"They are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness""All persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens of the United States""No soldier shall, in times of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner""Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich action would be protected by the First Amendment?A reporter publishes an article critical of city officials.A man on trial refuses to testify against himself.A woman asks to see a lawyer before answering questions from the police.A family refuses to permit soldiers to be housed in their home.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn the US, illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a court of law against someone. This rule is based on an individual's constitutional right to-face accusers in open courtbe protected against double jeopardya speedy and public trial by an impartial juryprotection against unreasonable searches and seizures
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement describes a limitation on government action established by the Bill of Rights?Congress controls interstate commerce.The President shares control over foreign policy with Congress.The Supreme Court can declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.Government officials cannot enter a home without the owners permission or a valid search warrant.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle was adopted in the US Constitution to ensure that no one branch of the federal government became too powerful?republican governmentpopular sovereigntyjudicial reviewchecks and balances
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat has been the impact of the First Amendment's separation of church and state on the American way of life?It has brought about an end to religious differences.It has helped to promote religious freedom.It has increased American interest in religion.It has fostered inequality between religious groups.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Alexis de Tocqueville believe that American society was egalitarian?All Americans had the same wealth.Americans lacked a hereditary social class of nobles.Americans had just abolished slavery just before his visit.The Declaration of Independence announced that all men were created equal.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government established in the original US Constitution was designed to be elected directly by citizens?PresidentSupreme CourtHouse of Representativesthe Presidents Cabinet
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe US Constitution replaced which plan of government for the United States?Articles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceFederalist PapersNorthwest Ordinance
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The phrase "No Taxation without Representation" was shouted by colonist who felt what?They needed a tax collectorThat they had no voice in ParlimentThat they wanted their tax checkThat Parliament had heard them - 15. Multiple ChoiceWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain _______, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?unalienable rightsequalities of opportunityduties and responsibilitiesrepeated injuries and abuses - 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the Declaration?to declare independence from France.to declare independence from Germany.to declare independence from Cuba.to declare independence from England
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIn the first part of the Declaration, Jefferson wrote that all men have rights. These included "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness". What is the first part of the Declaration called?The ClosingThe BodyThe Phone NumberThe Preamble
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?George WashingtonThomas JeffersonJohn AdamsBenjamin Franklin
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three inalienable rights that all people have?Food, Shelter, and ClothingLife, Liberty and DeathLife, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main purpose of government?To protect the rights of the peopleTo protect the life of people's thingsTo give people things
- 21. Multiple ChoiceCongress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?House of BurgessesSenateHouse of RepresentativesContinental Congress
- 22. Multiple ChoiceCongress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?House of BurgessesSenateHouse of RepresentativesContinental Congress
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