Civics Benchmark 1

Which fundamental principle states that citizen give authority to government for protection of their rights.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Democracy

• Limited Government

The impeachment of Donald Trump is an example of what fundamental principle?

• Democracy

• Limited Government

• Rule of law

• Representative Government

Which early document is incorrectly matched to what it did?

• Charter of the VA Company of London - Gave rights of Englishmen to the colonists

• Magna Carta - first time rule of law was used.

• Declaration of Independence - Served as a model for the bill of rights

• Articles of Confederation - Our first form of government

Select the correct parts of the Preamble to the Constitution

• Establish Justice

• Promote General Welfare

• Maintain Truth

• Ensure Domestic Tranquility

• Provide for the Common Defense

How many amendments have been added to the Constituiton?

• 10

• 27

• 100

• 15

Which of the following is NOT a freedom found in the 1st Amendment?

• Speech

• Press

• Religion

• Trial by Jury

Which branch of government is the United States Supreme Court a part of?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• State

What are the two houses of the United States Congress called.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• House of Laws

• House of Commons

Which branch of government has the power to make laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What branch belongs in the blue circle?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal