Unit 2 Government Test

Which article of the Constitution established the Legislative Branch?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many articles are there in the Constitution?

• 27

• 1

• 3

• 7

How many times has the Constitution been changed?

• 10

• 27

• 14

• thousands

Which of the following is NOT one of our first amendment rights?

• assemble

• religion

• speech

• vote

• press

Steve was arrested by the police for burglary. When he was arrested the officer said, 'you have the right to remain silent'. Which amendment gives Steve the right to remain silent?

• 1

• 5

• 7

• 8

• 4

The idea that the government shares power with the states is called...

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Limited Government

What is the one thing that the Constitution claims CANNOT be amended?

• legality of alcohol

• slavery

• owning guns

• equal representation in the Senate

• voting rights

What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause deal with?

• making sure that slave owners had their runaway slaves returned to them

• adding new states to the Constitution

• equal representation in the Senate

• making states honor the laws of other states

Suppose your or a friend are arrested and detained in jail. Which Constitutional Amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial?

• 9

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 5

The Fourth Amendment protects an individual’s privacy from government intrusion in which of the following ways?

• It requires that government demonstrate probable cause before a warrant is issued to search a home

• It prohibits the free exercise of religion

• It requires that the government recognize a separation of church and state

• It requires the use of a jury in court