Birth of a Nation Test Review

Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman

• James Madison

According to the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what was the one purpose of the Constitution?

• to create a better government

• to establish a national church

• to give citizens the right to vote

• to grant people the right to protest

You travel to Washington, D.C., on your vacation. First you go to the Capitol building to meet your congressman and senator. Next you watch as the Congress debates a proposed law. Which branch of the government did you visit?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legal Branch

• Legislative Branch

While each branch of government checks the other branches from having too much power, who has the ultimate check over all three branches?

• The mayor of Washington, D.C.

• The people of the United States

• The President of the United States

• The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

A power the national government has the state governments do not have is the power to:

• declare wars

• impose taxes

• regulate marriages

• create courts

What does the landmark shown symbolize?

• Capitalism

• Equality

• Freedom

• Wisdom

Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of being a U.S. citizen?

• Paying taxes

• Buying clothes

• Voting in an election

• Writing for a newspaper

Which of the following best completes the diagram?

• Bear Arms

• Pay taxes

• Assemble in groups as ou please

• No cruel punishments

Which of the following does the first amendment of the Bill of Rights give individuals the freedom to do?

• Participate in a riot

• Practice whatever religion they want

• Throw trash on the ground

• Require censorship of the newspaper

a. Sets rules for the judicial system

b. Helps define the powers given to the states

c. Guarantees certain protections to U.S. citizens

Which of these documents does the list above describe?

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Texas State Consitution