
U.S. History 2nd Semester Exam
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The idea that government derives its authority from the consent of the governed can be found in which two governing documents?
The Mayflower Compact and the Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation and the Bill of Rights
The Emancipation Proclamation and the Federalist Papers
Answer explanation
The Declaration of Independence asserts that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed, and the U.S. Constitution establishes a government based on this principle, making these documents the correct choice.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How is the idea of "consent of the governed" shown in the Constitution?
Through the appointment of judges
By allowing citizens to vote for their representatives
By granting the president unlimited power
Through the establishment of martial law
Answer explanation
The idea of 'consent of the governed' is shown in the Constitution by allowing citizens to vote for their representatives, ensuring that the government is accountable to the people and reflects their will.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which document created a stronger central government with separation of powers following the failure of the Articles of Confederation?
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution
The Federalist Papers
Answer explanation
The U.S. Constitution established a stronger central government with a system of checks and balances, addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and ensuring separation of powers among branches.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What was added to the Constitution to guarantee individual freedoms of citizens?
The Preamble
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Emancipation Proclamation
Answer explanation
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to guarantee individual freedoms of citizens, ensuring protections such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which part of American government keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful?
Federalism
Checks and balances
The Electoral College
The Cabinet
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Checks and balances' because this system ensures that no single branch of government—executive, legislative, or judicial—can dominate the others, maintaining a balance of power.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion?
Second Amendment
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Answer explanation
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, along with freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition. It is a fundamental part of the Bill of Rights, ensuring individuals can practice their faith without government interference.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
When writing the Constitution, what helped determine how states with enslaved people would be represented and taxed?
The Three-Fifths Compromise
The Missouri Compromise
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Monroe Doctrine
Answer explanation
The Three-Fifths Compromise was a crucial agreement during the writing of the Constitution that determined how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation, counting them as three-fifths of a person.
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