6th Grade Review Test

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental political principle?

• Rule of law

• Absolute Rule

• Democratic Government

• Representative Government

What is the purpose of the Preamble?

• Declare independence from Great Britain

• List grievances against England

• It affirms freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

• Explains the purpose of the Constitution

What is “Rule of Law”?

• People who run the government must also obey laws

• People are elected to make decisions on the citizens' behalf

• People rule

• Power is divided between the government and it's citizens

Which document states that people have “unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” and stated grievances against the king of Great Britain?

• Magna Carta

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

Who was the major author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Mason

• James Madison

• George Washington

What is an amendment?

• A change to a government building

• A change to the government system

• A change to the Constitution

• None of these

How many amendments have we made to the Constitution to date?

• 27

• 10

• 14

• 21

What must an immigrant study in order to become an American citizen through naturalization?

• English, U.S. government and science

• Science, U.S. History, and English

• English, science and economics

• U.S. History, U.S. Government and english

Is voting a duty or a responsibility?

• Duty

• Responsibility

Is paying taxes a duty or a responsibility?

• Duty

• Responsibility