Chapter 8 and 9 Review

What is a responsibility that citizens have as members of a democratic society?

• to study government in school

• to shop in local stores

• to make the laws

• to vote in elections

The Declaration of Independence says that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." Why is this phrase important today?

• the government gives people certain basic rights.

• the government cannot take away certain basic rights.

• the government only gives men certain basic rights.

• the government is controlled by religious institutions.

The history of the U.S. is divided into different historical periods. During which historical period was George Washington elected first president?

• Colonization & Settlement

• Industrialization & Immigration

• Expansion & Conflict

• Revolution & New Nation

The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution lists the basic functions of the national government. One of these functions addresses attacks from other countries. Which of the following refers to this?

• provide for the common defense

• ensure domestic tranquility

• promote general welfare

• establish justice

What bordered western Kentucky that prevented settlers from moving into western North America?

• Rio Grande

• Great Lakes

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

Which branch of the U.S. government passes the laws?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

• state

Why does the president share power with the other branches of the federal government?

• to be sure the president has enough power to the run the government

• to make sure the president has enough help making decisions

• to keep the president from being lonely in the White House

• to prevent the president from becoming a king

Under the federal government, they can do which of the following?

• conduct elections

• create public schools

• make laws about marriage

• establish an army

Under the state government, they can do which of the following?

• establish an army

• build state highways

• declare war

• make treaties

What word means that people should have the power in their government?

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• veto power

• preamble