Government Review

Question 1 What was the first document used by the United States when it established our new government after the conclusion of the Revolutionary War? A. Bill of Rights B. Constitution C. Articles of Confederation D. Declaration of Independence

Answer C Articles of Confederation

Question 2 What was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? A.The national government was too powerful B.Congress had little authority over the individual states C.State authority was very weak D.The Articles of Confederation allowed for a monarch

Answer B Congress had little authority over the Individual states

Question 3 The main purpose of the Constitution was A.To set up a plan of government B.To gain independence from Great Britain C.To free the slaves D.To decide what to do with the land west of the Appalachian Mountains

Answer A To set up a plan of Government

Question 4 What system did the framers of the Constitution use to make sure no one branch of the government would become to strong? A.Checks and Balances B.State Review C.Judicial Review D.Presidential Review

Answer A Checks and Balances

Question 5 The framers decided to separate the government into how many branches? A.2 B.3 C.4 D.6

Answer B 3 Branches

Question 6 What do we call the first ten amendments of The Constitution? A.The Mayflower Compact B.The Constitution C.The Bill of Rights D.The Emancipation Proclamation

Answer C The Bill of Rights

Question 7 The Legislative Branch is made up of the following A.The Oval Office and The Senate B.The House of Representatives and The Senate C.The Supreme Court and The High Court D.The Speaker and The Majority Leader

Answer B The House of Representatives and The Senate

Question 8 A President can serve how many years? A.Two Four Year Terms B.Two Eight Year Terms C.One Six Year Term D.One Five Year Term

Answer A Two Four Year Terms

Question 9 The Constitution was written in 1787 at A.The Madison Meetings B.The Second Continental Congress C.The Franklin Inquiry D.The Constitutional Convention

Answer D The Constitutional Convention

Question 10 Who nominates a judge to serve on the Supreme Court? A.The Speaker of the House B.The President of the Senate C.A Supreme Court Judge D.The President of the United States

Answer D The President of the United States

Question 11 The Introduction to the Constitution is also called A.The Preamble B.Section One C.Rules of Procedure D.Privileges and Restrictions

Answer A The Preamble

Question 12 A newspaper reporter writes an article criticizing the President and the government. This is an example of A.The Right to Bear Arms B.The Right to Petition C.The Right to Criticize the President D.The Right to Free Speech

Answer D The Right to Free Speech

Question 13 An Amendment is A.A Treaty B.A Change to the Constitution C.Checks and Balances D.A Court Decision

Answer B A Change to the Constitution

Question 14 This man was elected the first President of the United States in 1789 A.Thomas Jefferson B.George Washington C.John Adams D.Alexander Hamilton

Answer B George Washington

Question 15 This branch of government has the power to Determine whether a law is unconstitutional A.Legislative Branch B.Executive Branch C.Constitutional Branch D.Judicial Branch

Answer D Judicial Branch

Question 16 The Bill of Rights outlines some rights Guaranteed to citizens of the United States. Which of the following is NOT a right Protected by the Bill of Rights? A.Freedom of Religion B.Right to Vote C.Right not to Quarter Soldiers D.Right to Bear Arms

Answer B Right To Vote

Question 17 Voting is an important right because A.Even people who are not citizens can vote B.People under 18 can vote C.Citizens help choose their government leaders D.It makes people pay taxes

Answer C Citizens help choose their government leaders

Question 18 In the United States, which of the following Is a responsibility of a person your age (ages 9-13) A.Voting in National Elections B.Obeying the Laws C.Paying Taxes D.Speaking freely in Courts of Law

Answer B Obeying the Laws

Question 19 What are the 3 Levels of Government? A.Local, State, and Federal B.Executive, Legislative, and Judicial C.Local, State, and Executive D.Presidential, Federal, and Judicial

Answer A Local, State, and Federal

Question 20 Which choice is a responsibility of citizens Of the United States? A.To keep and bear arms B.To amend the Constitution C.To take part in government by voting in elections D. Freedom of Speech

Answer C To take part in government by voting in elections

Think and Discuss The Rights/Freedoms That the Bill of Rights Guarantees to all United States citizens

Rights/Freedoms Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Right to Assemble Right to Address Grievances with the Federal Government Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Rights/Freedoms Right not to Quarter Soldiers Right against search and seizure Right to the Due Process of Law- Right to a fair trial, right to not speak against ones self, right to have a lawyer, right to not be put on trial for the same crime twice.

Rights/Freedoms People Have many rights not listed in the Constitution-Human Rights. Rights that all people have as stated in the Declaration of Independence-Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. As a final protection for all citizens the National Government can only do the things listed in the Constitution. All other authority belongs to the states or to the people.

Think and Discuss How might an American citizen use one of the Rights/Freedoms Granted to them in today’s Society?

Use of Rights/Freedoms Citizens may practice any religious faith of their choice Citizens may say they disagree with the government Citizens/Reporters may write anything of their choosing using freedom of the press Citizens may have and use weapons within the guidelines of the law

Use of Rights/Freedoms Citizens have the right to a fair trial if they are suspected in a crime. Citizens have the right to obtain a lawyer Citizens cannot be put on trial for the same crime twice Citizens cannot be given cruel or unusual punishment

How to Prepare for the Test USE your Social Studies textbook, notes, and/or handouts that have been used in class. STUDY For The Test! READ each question carefully and take your time-think about the answer! DO YOUR VERY BEST!!