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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the introduction to the Constitution called?Articles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceBill of RightsPreamble
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from?Electoral Collegethe statesthe peoplethe President
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.The people of Massachusetts.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThere is a terrorist attack in New York City. The National Guard and Army are called out.Common DefenseGeneral WelfarePerfect UnionPosterity
- 5. Multiple Choice
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?"
Justice
Common Defense
General Welfare
Domestic Tranquility
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Articles of Confederation created a ______central government.
Weak
Strong
Stable
Big
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich proves we have a limited government?The Constitution defines the limits of those in power.The people are in charge.There is a bill of rights.The people vote for their leaders.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is republicanism?There are three branches of government.The state and national government share power.The people are in charge.The people vote for their leaders, who then represent the people.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is "checks and balances?"Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.The people elect their leaders.The people are in charge.The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat specifically gives individual rights to the people?The Bill of RightsMagna CartaConstitutionArticles of Confederation
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich proves that the USA uses separation of powers?The people vote for their leaders.The people are in charge.There are three branches of government.The people have individual rights. (bill of rights)
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe idea that the government was created by the people of America was--Popular SovereigntyRepublicansimFederalismSelf-government
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho shares power according to the principle of federalism?Elected officials and appointed officials.State government and federal government.Executive and Legislative branches.People and government.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle split the power of the government into three branches?Self-governmentRepublicanismSeparation of PowersLimited government
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?To protect the idea of federalism.To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.
- 16. Multiple ChoicePeople voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?RepublicanismPopular Sovereignty
- 17. Multiple Choice
The branches of Congress are.....?
Executive
Senate
Judicial
House of Representatives
Legislative
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Federal government is also known as?Limited governmentMain GovernemntNational GovernmentOfficial government
- 19. Multiple Choice
When the Congress disagrees with a law President Trump is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...
limited government
checks and balances
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Judicial Branch do?Congress- it makes the lawsThe President- carries out the lawsSupreme Court it interprets the laws
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Legislative Branch do?Congress- it makes the lawsThe President- carries out the lawsSupreme Court it interprets the laws
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Executive Branch do?Congress- it makes the lawsThe President- carries out the lawsSupreme Court it interprets the laws
- 23. Multiple ChoiceFreedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Which amendment is this?1st2nd3rd4th
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat freedom gives us the right to gather in groups to protest peacefully?assemblypresspetitionspeech
- 25. Multiple ChoicePolice must get a warrant to check other people houses.1st2nd3rd4th
- 26. Multiple ChoiceNo one has to house quarter soldiers in their home1st2nd3rd4th
- 27. Multiple Choice"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)1st2nd3rd4th
- 28. Multiple ChoiceGuarantees freedom from testifying against yourself1st Amendment3rd Amendment5th Amendment7th Amendment
- 29. Multiple ChoicePowers not listed directly in the Constitution belong to the states and the people ie. health care, educationAmendment 10Amendment 8Amendment 6Amendment 5
- 30. Multiple ChoiceForbids cruel and unusual punishment2nd Amendment4th Amendment6th Amendment8th Amendment
- 31. Multiple ChoiceGuarantees the right to a speedy and public trial2nd Amendment4th Amendment6th Amendment8th Amendment
- 32. Multiple ChoiceRights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people.Amendment 1Amendment 3Amendment 7Amendment 9
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat the police have to show to a judge before getting a warrant.a good ideaprobable causenothing
- 34. Multiple ChoiceNo unreasonable searches or seizures2nd5th4th
- 35. Multiple ChoiceAn unofficial army is often referred to as a what?JuryMilitiaAttorneyCorp
- 36. Multiple ChoiceShared Rights (Amendment Nine) says people have more rights than what is listed in the Bill of RightsTrueFalse
- 37. Multiple Choice
Due process is a right found in which Amendment?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThese amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.Amendments 1, 3, 9Amendments 2, 4, 10Amendments 5, 6, 8Amendments 1, 2, 3
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word "amend" mean?add tochangemake bettermake worse
- 40. Multiple ChoiceCan the US Constitution be changed?YesNo
- 41. Multiple ChoiceThe First 10 Amendments are referred to asThe Super 10The Bill of RightsRights and ResponsibilitiesPeople's Rights
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of the 1st amendment in real life?Turning away soldiers who try to live in your home during a time of war.Having a trial with a juryReading a newspaper article which presents two sides of a issueProtesting an issue with violent behavior
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat does double jeopardy mean?you can be tried again in court for the same crimeyou can NOT be tried again in court for the same crime
- 44. Multiple Choice
Each state gets 2 Representatives.
True
False
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