10 th Grade Social Studies TAKS Review #2

Obj.1— 8.4b In this statement, Thomas Paine suggested that the American colonies should a) Negotiate an end to the conflict with England b) form an alliance with England c) Declare independence from England d) boycott goods from England Correct Answer: C

Obj. 1— 8.4c Which statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation established a weak rather than a strong central government? a)Americans were following the plan of government set up in the Declaration of Independence b)The absence of national problems made a strong government unnecessary c)Colonial experiences under Great Britain had created a fear of unlimited government d)Revenues were not adequate to support a strong central government Correct Answer: C

Obj.4 — 8.16d The constitutional principle of “republicanism” is demonstrated by… a)the president’s power to veto acts of congress b)appointment of federal judges to life terms c)election of representatives who make laws d)creation of a presidential cabinet Correct Answer: C

Obj.4— 8.3a The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses was an important step in the development of democracy in colonial America because it A) adopted a bill of rights for women B) allowed citizens to vote directly on proposed laws C) provided the first written constitution D) established a representative form of government Correct Answer: D

Obj. 4— 8.16d Article I – declares that legislative authority be given to Congress Article II - declares that executive authority be given to the president declares that judicial authority be given to a supreme court The first three articles of the Constitution reflect the principle of- a)Separation of powers b)Individual rights c)Popular sovereignty d)Federalism Correct Answer: A

Obj.4 — 8.17b This Amendment abolished slavery in the United States a)13 th b)14 th c)15 th d)16th Correct Answer: A

Obj.4 — 8.16d Reserved Powers: Only for States Concurrent Powers: Powers For both Enumerated Powers: Only for the central government What constitutional principle is illustrated in this Venn diagram? a)Checks and balancesb) Republicanism c) Balance of powerd) Federalism Correct Answer: D

Obj. 4— 8.20a Which of the following defines an unalienable right? a) a right that provides access to a political process b) a right that allows personal freedom without accountability c) a right that guarantees economic security d) a right that cannot be taken away by the government without due process of law Correct Answer: D

Obj.4 — 8.16d The sequence of events shown above best illustrates what constitutional principle? a) Checks and Balances b) Individual rights c) Limited government d) Popular sovereignty Correct Answer: A

Obj. 4— 8.20b This is found in the Bill of Rights as the__ a)First Amendment b)Second Amendment c)Fourth Amendment d)Fifth Amendment “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable search and seizures shall not be violated” Correct Answer: C

Quiz: 1 The diagram best represents which constitutional principle? (8.16d) A. Republicanism B. Popular Sovereignty C. Separation of Powers D. Individual Rights #1

Which idea had a major influence on the authors of the Articles of Confederation? (8.4c) A. A strong central government threatens the rights of the people and the states. B. All of the people must be granted the right to vote. C. Three branches of government are needed to protect liberty. D. The central government must have the power to levy taxes and to control trade. #2

The graphic above represents the constitutional principle of: (8.16d) A. Federalism B. Popular sovereignty C. Checks and balances D. Republicanism #3

The Fourth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights because of what colonial grievance? (8.20b) A. British soldiers not allowing peaceful assembly of colonists. B. Failure by British officials to give colonists a fair and speedy trial. C. British soldiers entering homes without search warrants. D. British officials not allowing colonists to speak out against the government. #4

In the publication, Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued that the American colonies should (8.4b) A. Approve the Treaty of Paris (1763) B. Ratify the Constitution of the United States C. End their political relationship with Great Britain D. Support the policies of King George III #5

State GovernmentsConduct Elections National Government Coins Money Both Governments Raise taxes The constitutional principle of government shown above illustrates: (8.16d) A. Popular sovereignty B. Federalism C. Separation of powers D. Republicanism #6

Which of the following abolished slavery in the United States? (8.17a) A. Emancipation Proclamation B. 13th Amendment C. 14th Amendment D. 15th Amendment #7

Which statement best reflects the principle of republicanism? (8.16d) A.Power is divided between the states and national government B.The political party in power controls congress C.The Supreme Court can rule a law unconstitutional D.People elect representatives to make laws and conduct government #8

The first Colonial Assembly was: A.The Pilgrims signing the Mayflower Compact B.The Virginia House of Burgesses C.The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut D.The First Continental Congress #9

Which of the following does the Declaration of Independence consider an “unalienable right”? A.The right to vote B.The right to liberty C.The right to a jury trial D.The right to petition #10