Unit 2: Constitutional Government Test Review

When the United States Army defends our country, it is fulfilling one purpose of our government listed in the--

• Virginia Declaration of Rights
• Charters of the Virginia Company of London
• Preamble to the Constitution
  
• Bill of Rights

The First Amendment guarantees people in the United States the right to--

• own property
• practice religion freely
• own firearms
• a fair trial

Which of the following statements best identifies the main idea of the Tenth Amendment?

• Powers not given to the national government are held by the states.
• All powers of government are listed in the Constitution.
  
• The Constitution grants specific powers to the people.
• The states have more power than the national government.
  

The freedom of speech is protected by the—

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Pledge of Allegiance

The idea that newspapers have a right to criticize the government is known as freedom of —

• the press
• the economy
• assembly
• speech

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Preamble
• Articles

The powers of government are divided into three branches

• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Individual Rights

When one branch has power over another branch

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Individual Rights

Which of the following is not a freedom guaranteed by the first amendment?

• freedom of speech 
• freedom from taxes 
• freedom of religion
• freedom of the press

What does the preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America express?

• Sets forth the goals and purposes of the government
• Defines the relationship between national and state governments.
• Explains why the United States became an independent country.
• Explains that the people have the right and power to govern themselves.