Government Review

The basic freedoms of all United States Citizens are protected by

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Mayflower Compact

The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to

• Explain why the colonist wanted independence from Britain

• Set up our national government

• Set up our national government

• End the French and Indian War

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

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following is not a purpose of the United States Constitution as stated in the Preamble to the Constitution?

• Provide housing for all people

• Provide for common defense

• Establish justice

• Ensure domestic tranquility

Which of the following BEST describes a democracy?

• A government where ALL land is owned by the people

• A government that controls the economy

• A government by the people and for the people

• A government ruled by a monarch

Which of the following is paid for with tax money by the US Government?

• Movie theater tickets

• Roads

• Groceries

• Clothing

What important document was signed on July 4, 1776?

• The Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

The main purpose of the Constitution was

• To free the slaves

• To set up a plan of government

• To give all the land west of the Appalachians back to the Native Americans

• To gain independence from the British rule

Freedom of religion is protected under which historical document?

• The Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Emancipation Proclamation

Which of the following best shows the United States Government providing for the common defense?

• The government maintains national parks.

• The government provides a free education to children.

• The government maintains a national military.

• The government builds and maintains roads.