Social Studies Review

There is a national battlefield near Wilmington, North Carolina, that is dedicated to an American Revolution battle. In this battle, the North Carolina militia defeated Loyalists in 1776. What battle took place here?

• Battle of Moore's Creek

• B. Battle of Guilford Courthouse

• C. Battle of Alamance

• D. Battle of Bentonville

What is the official state bird of North Carolina?

• A. chickadee

• B. cardinal

• C. dove

• D. blackbird

The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise to be loyal to the United States and

• A. Virginia.

• B. the flag.

• C. Christopher Columbus.

• D. the Statue of Liberty.

According to the Bill of Rights, who has the right to regulate the state government?

• the governor of the state

• the people of the state

• the state senate

• the Secretary of State

Several times the Bill of Rights mentions "the representatives of the people." Who are the representatives?

• officials elected by the people

• federal judges

• the police department

• attorneys for the people

What is the primary purpose of The Bill of Rights in the North Carolina Constitution?

• to force people to obey the law

• to ensure that the rights of the people can't be taken away

• to explain the history of North Carolina

• to separate themselves from South Carolina

Rights to privacy is the

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Second Amendment

Roy Cooper is the governor of which state?

• North Dakota

• South Dakota

• South Carolina

• North Carolina

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• checks and balances

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• checks and balances