STAAR Review Founding Documents

What was the most important diplomatic effect of the Declaration of Independence for the U.S.?

• It allowed foreign governments to officially recognize the U.S.

• It forced Great Britain to trade with the U.S.

• It required Great Britain to pay war reparations to the U.S.

• It allowed the U.S. to establish immigration quotas

Which statement from the Declaration of Independence influenced Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution?

• "He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power."

• "To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

• "He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers."

• "These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and ... they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown."

The ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence helped --

• motivate European rulers to establish new colonies

• inspire people in other countries to question the authority of their government

• encourage new settlers in South America to assimilate native populations

• persuade religious leaders in other countries to stop the persecution of non-Christians

Which of the following provided a legal basis for this Supreme Court decision?

• The Thirteenth Amendment

• The decision in Brown v. Board of Education

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The First Amendment

What was one impact of this ruling?

• Impeachment procedures were redefined.

• Due process guidelines were reexamined.

• Full faith and credit was reaffirmed.

• State laws were deemed supreme over federal laws.

What type of political activity is described in this scenario?

• Protesting

• Boycotting

• Lobbying

• Recalling

Which action is the best example of a civic responsibility?

• Writing an editorial piece for a newspaper

• Volunteering to sell raffle tickets

• Voting on election day

• Opening a business

Which of the following is an example of fulfilling a civic responsibility?

• Interviewing for employment

• Reporting for jury duty

• Collecting donations for charities

• Preserving records of ethnic ancestry

Which two amendments should replace the question marks in this excerpt?

• Fifth Amendment and Eighth Amendment

• Third Amendment and Seventh Amendment

• First Amendment and Fourth Amendment

• Second Amendment and Sixth Amendment