Semester I Final PRACTICE TEST

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government? Judicial, Legislative, Democratic, Executive

Back

Democratic

Front

The main function of the legislative branch is to ____ laws.

Back

Make

Front

What happens if the President VETOS a bill?

Back

Congress can override it

Front

According to John Locke, why are governments created?

Back

People set up governments to protect their lives and property.

Front

Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial

Back

6th Amendment

Front

Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?

Back

to force the monarchy to give up power

Front

According to the DOI, what is the purpose of government?

Back

protect your rights

Front

Which of the following was NOT written by Americans?
The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Magna Carta, The Bill of Rights

Back

The Magna Carta

Front

Which colonial leader introduced the ideas of John Locke’s “social contract” theory into the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

The natural rights included in the Declaration of Independence are...

Back

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.