SS8 Benchmark 1 Review - 2022-2023

What is freedom of religion?

• You can’t choose the time you practice your religion.

• You must choose a religion

• You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

• No one can practice a religion.

 What is an amendment?

• An addition or change (to the Constitution)

• The Preamble to the Constitution

• An introduction

• The beginning of the Declaration of Independence

What is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment?

• Trial by jury

• To vote

• To bear arms

• Speech

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Prime Minister

•  The President

• The Chief Justice

Name one branch or part of the government.

• Parliament

• Legislative

• United Nations

• State Government

Which branch evaluates the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Parliament

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

• 441

• 435

• 200

• 100

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• The House of Representatives and the courts

• The House of Lords and the House of Commons

• The Senate and House of Representatives

• The Senate and the courts

How many U.S. senators are there?

• 52

• 435

• 9

• 100

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years (Term in office)?

• 10

• 4

• 2

• 6