Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

What is federalism?

• A system where one person rules everything

• A system where power is shared between national and state governments

• A system where the states have no power

• A system where only local governments have authority

Multiple Choice

Which level of government can make treaties with other countries?

• State government

• Local government

• National (federal) government

• Both state and local government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a shared power between the national and state governments?

• Declaring war

• Printing money

• Collecting taxes

• Establishing post offices

Multiple Choice

Why does federalism limit the power of the government?

• It gives all power to the president

• It divides power so no single level can control everything

• It removes power from the states

• It allows only local governments to make laws

Open Ended

Explain how the division of powers between national and state governments can help prevent the abuse of power. Use examples from the previous slides to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of state power?

• Maintaining a military

• Establishing public schools

• Issuing passports

• Printing money

Multiple Choice

What is the largest state in the United States by area?

• Texas

• Alaska

• California

• Montana

Multiple Choice

Which U.S. state is known as the "Sunshine State"?

• California

• Florida

• Arizona

• Texas

Multiple Choice

Which state has the most people?

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

• California

Multiple Choice

What mountain range runs along the eastern United States?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

Multiple Select

Which of the following are part of the success criteria for understanding the principles of government?

• Demonstrate knowledge of the six principles of government

• Explain how the principles protect democracy and citizens today

• List all amendments of the Constitution

• Describe the history of the United States

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights as described in the slides?

• To protect the rights of the people and limit government power

• To increase government power

• To create new states

• To establish a monarchy

Open Ended

How does the Bill of Rights protect citizens and limit government power?

Multiple Choice

Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the 2nd Amendment?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection against unreasonable searches

Open Ended

Explain why the 4th Amendment requires police to have a warrant or good reason to search your property. How does this protect individual rights?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are rights protected by the 5th Amendment?

• Right to remain silent

• No double jeopardy

• Right to a speedy trial

• Due process

Multiple Choice

Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy and public trial, a lawyer, a jury, and to know the charges against you?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment protects people from cruel or unusual punishment?

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are key ideas represented by the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Amendments?

• Fairness in disputes and punishments

• Protection of personal freedom

• State power over federal power

• All of the above

Open Ended

How do the 9th and 10th Amendments work together to protect individual and state rights?