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

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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