Government Diagnostic Pre-Assessment

1. Which of these terms refers to the principle that people accused of a crime must be granted certain legal rights? A. due process B. habeas corpus C. judicial review D. eminent domain 2. The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution indicates how to resolve conflicts between A. state and federal laws. B. both chambers of Congress. C. strict and loose constructionists. D. majority rule and minority rights. 3. Most Supreme Court decisions applying the Bill of Rights to the states are based on the: A. Establishment Clause B. Equal Protection Clause C. Santa Clause D. Necessary and Proper Clause

4. Which of the following is among the purposes of government outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution? A. defending the nation against foreign enemies B. ensuring order and domestic tranquility C. promoting the general welfare D. all of the above 5. People who favored the ratification of the Constitution were called: A. Federalists B. Anti-Federalists C. Loyalists D. Confederates 6. How many total Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are there? A. 16 B. 24 C. 31 D. 27

7. Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? A. John Roberts B. Clarence Thomas C. Samuel Alito D. Sonia Sotomayor 8. According to the Constitution, who is the President of the Senate? A. the Speaker of the House B. the Vice President C. the majority whip D. whoever is elected to that position 9. How many representatives for each state are there in the House of Representatives? A. 100 B. 2 C. 435 D. it depends on each State's population

10.How are federal court systems and the Illinois court system similar? A. both have one Supreme Court B. both have courts that hear appeals from lower courts C. both have trial courts D. all of the above 11. Which of these is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government? A. Elected representatives make decisions for the nation. B. Power is divided between central and regional bodies. C. Separate branches have different areas of responsibility. D. Legislative actions are limited by a set of written guidelines. 12. Over time, constitutional amendments have extended which rights to African-Americans, women, and 18 year-olds? A. right to an education B. right to serve on a jury C. right to vote in elections D. right to federal employment

13. Which of these unpopular forms of expression is protected by the First Amendment? A. libel B. flag burning C. slander D. obscenity 14. The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth amendments protect: A. voting rights B. privacy rights C. rights in the legal system D. rights reserved to the states 15. The phrase "You have the right to remain silent" reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding: A. double jeopardy B. eminent domain C. judicial review D. self-incrimination

16. The first government of the U.S. was based on: A. the Virginia Plan B. the Articles of Confederation C. the Great Compromise D. the Hamilton Plan 17. The author of the Declaration of Independence was: A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. John Adams D. Benjamin Franklin 18. To whom did the Three-Fifths Compromise refer? A. enslaved people B. Native Americans C. women D. immigrants

19. Which of the following is a U.S. Senator from Illinois? A. Richard Durbin B. Paul Simon C. Richard M. Daley D. Jesse Jackson Jr. 20. Congress is made up of: A. three branches B. two chambers C. three houses D. one house

21. 1ST Amendment 22. 2nd Amendment 23. 3rd Amendment Protection from unwarranted search and seizure 22. 2nd Amendment B. Right to a fair trial and legal counsel 23. 3rd Amendment C. Protection of speech, religion, press, petitioning, and assembly 24. 4th Amendment D. Protection from excessive bail and punishment 25. 5th Amendment E. Protection of rights not listed in Constitution 26. 6th Amendment F. Protection of quartering soldiers in one’s home 27. 7th Amendment G. Right to a trial by jury 28. 8th Amendment H. Right to bear arms and form a militia 29. 9th Amendment Powers are reserved to the states and the people 30. 10th Amendment J. Protection from self-incrimination