Chapter 6: Citizenship and the Constitution Test

Who promised to add the Bill of Rights to the U.S.Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What is the term for a person born in another country who becomes a citizen of the United States?

• immigrant

• partial citizen

• naturalized citizen

• separatist

What are powers granted to the states called?

• reserved powers

• stately powers

• concurrent powers

• delegated powers

What is the permission to look for evidence of a crime in a particular location called?

• petition

• indictment

• search warrant

• impeachment

Who was the first female Supreme Court justice?

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Abigail Adams

• Hillary Clinton

• Susan B. Anthony

Which of the following is a right protected in the First Amendment?

• right to bear arms

• freedom of assembly

• freedom to a jury trial

• right to a fair trial

Obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are all

• responsibilities of citizenship

• duties of U.S. citizenship

• are things that you should do

• required to get into college

A reporter who knowingly spreads lies that damages a persons reputation can be charged with

• libel

• war

• eminent domain

• double jeopardy

Which of the following is an example of a check that the executive branch has on the legislative branch?

• The President may declare laws unconstitutional

• The vice president serves as president of the senate

• President can veto a law

• President appoints the members of Congress

Which of the following protects the rights of the accused?

• the guarantee of a speedy and public trial

• the right to vote in elections

• right to sign a petition

• right to keep and bear arms