KPREP U.S. History Review

Which of the following is a way the Constitution can be changed?

• Proposed by Congress, ratified by state legislatures

• By a special people's convention

• Proposed by another country

• By the Native Americans

Which branch of government passes laws?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• electoral college

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Supreme Court

• Legislative Branch

The executive branch includes which of the following?

• President

• Electoral College

• Supreme Court

• The people

Why did many people move to California in 1849?

• gold

• cattle

• land

• farming

Which of the following is not a key feature on a map?

• compass rose

• scale

• legend

• borders

What usually happens to the price of a product if the demand increases?

• decreases

• increases

• doubles

• stays the same

Which of the following is not a purpose of government?

• ensure domestic tranquility

• ensure good relations with other nations

• provide for the common defense

• establish justice

What was the political conflict between the U.S. and England during the Revolutionary War?

• Britain was treating the U.S. unfairly and the U.S. wanted to separate

• The U.S. tried to join Britain and make money

• The U.S. wanted their rights protected and Britain understood

• Britain wanted to use U.S. troops for a war and the U.S. disagreed

Which of the following was a land acquisition that occurred in the first half of the 19th century?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Alaska purchase

• Hawaiian statehood

• Cuba joins the U.S.