Unit 6 Social Studies Test

Where was the beginning of the idea of popular sovereignty--the idea that the people are the source of the government's power?

• England

• France

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

After the Revolutionary War, Americans created a new plan of government called the

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Responsibilities

• COnvention

Which of these is a purpose of a constitution?

• To limit people's rights

• To create the laws of a government

• To give money to the king

• TO encourage people to vote

Why did James Madison write the amendments that became the Bill of Rights?

• He had always thought the constitution needed these additions

• He had promised to add the amendments as an agreement with the anti-federalists

• He hoped to pattern the Constitution after the British government

• He wanted to do a favor for George Mason

When was the Constitution signed?

• December 7, 1939

• September 25, 1887

• September 17, 1787

• October 15, 1787

The House of Representatives and the Senate are part of which branch of government?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

Each branch of government has power over the other two branches--this is called:

• Rule of Life

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Which is a basic, common way of participating in government?

• Having a bumper sticker

• Taking part in protests

• Voting

• Writing to public officials

Which is one important freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?

• Freedom to buy land

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom to vote

• Freedom to serve on a jury

Which one is NOT one of the ways a good citizen could act beyond civic duties?

• be a volunteer in a politic party

• run for office

• changing or creating a law

• going to church services