Citizenship Practice Test Part 5

What words describe the idea of self-government in the constitution?

• in Order to form a more perfect Union

• All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in Congress of the United States

• provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare

• We the People

Which two are rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• life and liberty

• religion and free speech

• right to assemble and question the government

• pursuit of happiness

What stops one branch of government from becomeing too powerful? (mark two)

• The President's veto power

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• A stronger central government

What is the responsibility of the Cabinet members?

• writes speeches and manages the office of communications

• collects information about actions and events within the administration and around the world and interacts with the media

• directs, manages, and oversees, all policy development, daily operations, and staff activities

• to advise the President on any subject they may require relating to the duties of each member's office

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 12

• 15

Which rights are represented in the First Amendment? Mark all that apply.

• Freedom of speech and expression

• Freedom of assembly and to petition the government

• Freedom to bear arms and have a milita

• freedom of religion

Who were the first people to live in America?

• Vikings

• Indians

• Europeans

• Turks

Why did the colonists rebel against the British? Mark all that apply.

• taxation without representation

• they did not feel that the government protected them

• the British army stayed in their homes

• they wanted self-government

Which one is not a writer of the Federalist Papers?

• Madison

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

• Publius

Mark all the causes of the Civil War.

• Economic Reasons

• Secession

• State's Rights

• Slavery