The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution primarily to-
provide the President with power in times of emergency
establish fair and impartial elections
protect individual liberties
guarantee voting privileges to minorities
2. Multiple Choice
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Which guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in the United States?
the Treaty of Paris of 1783
the Articles of Confederation
the First Amendment to the US Constitution
the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution
3. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following was an important characteristic of American society as noted by Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831-1832?
federalism
imperialism
populism
isolationism
4. Multiple Choice
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Which 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 Choice
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Which 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 Choice
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Which 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 Choice
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In 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 court
be protected against double jeopardy
a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
8. Multiple Choice
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Which 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 Choice
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Which principle was adopted in the US Constitution to ensure that no one branch of the federal government became too powerful?
republican government
popular sovereignty
judicial review
checks and balances
10. Multiple Choice
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What 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 Choice
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Why 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 Choice
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The US Constitution replaced which plan of government for the United States?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Federalist Papers
Northwest Ordinance
13. Multiple Choice
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We 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 rights
equalities of opportunity
duties and responsibilities
repeated injuries and abuses
14. Multiple Choice
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What 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
15. Multiple Choice
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In 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 Closing
The Body
The Phone Number
The Preamble
16. Multiple Choice
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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
17. Multiple Choice
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What are the three unalienable rights that all people have?
Food, Shelter, and Clothing
Life, Liberty and Death
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
18. Multiple Choice
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What is the main purpose of government?
To protect the rights of the people
To protect the life of people's things
To give people things
19. Multiple Choice
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Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?
House of Burgesses
Senate
House of Representatives
Continental Congress
20. Multiple Choice
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Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?