Studies Weekly week 19

Where do most cultures believe our basic human rights come from?

• the government
• We are born with them
• our employers
• none of the above

Which of the following is NOT a power belonging to the federal government?

• issuing licenses
• printing money
• declaring war
• creating post offices

What is the main duty of the legislative branch?

• to enforce the laws
• to interpret the laws
• to make the laws
• to appoint judges to the courts

The Constitution states that any powers not specifically given to the federal government are given to ______.

• the national government
• the president of the United States
• the Supreme Court
• the state governments

The cotton gin _______.

• decreased slavery and increased cotton production
• increased cotton production and increased slavery
• increased silk production and increased slavery
• increased tobacco production and decreased slavery

Which of the following is a responsibility of all U.S. citizens?

• to serve a four-year term in the military
• to join the police force
• to pay taxes
• to run for mayor

Whom did some colonists believe were NOT included in Thomas Jefferson's statement that "all men are created equal"?

• the British
• slaves
• the Spanish
• the French

What is one of the main duties of the national government?

• it protects our rights
• it makes sure we all have jobs
• it gives everyone free health care
• it gives everyone a free college education

Article III of the Constitution guarantees that anyone accused of a crime has ______.

• the right to a trial before a judge and jury
• the right to a speedy trial
• the right to a lawyer
• all of the above

If the president of the United States disagrees with a law passed by Congress, he or she can _______ this law.

• veto
• adopt
• ratify
• sign