Government

What are the Bill of Rights?

• The first Amendment

• The first five Amendments

• The first ten Amendments

• All of the Amendments

Congress is made up of which two parts?

• Cabinet and Senate

• Senate and the House of Representatives

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

• Senate and Supreme Court

Which term means 'a change or addition to the Constitution'?

• propose

• republican

• federalism

• amendment

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• they define the rights of U.S. Citizens

• they explain the introduction to the Constitution

• they gave women the right to vote

One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 

• The ability of Congress to tax.

• The inability of Congress to tax.

• The ability of Congress to declare war.

• The ability of Congress to create courts.

Under the Articles of Confederation, America used a national currency (money)

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote. 

• 3 

• 2

• 1

• 5

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.

• To make a United States army.

• To gain independence from the British Empire

• To install their own king in America

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• Common Sense was published.

• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.

• The American Revolution ends.

• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

What is included in Amendment 1 of the Constitution?

• Guarantees and protects freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition

• Discusses the right to bear arms

• Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures

• Guarantees that a person accused of a crime will not be denied the right to life, liberty, or property without due process of law

• Guarantees the right of an accused person in criminal cases to trial by jury, representation by an attorney, and a speedy trial