Unit 5 Test Review

Which Founding Father is described by the information in the box?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Roger Sherman

• George Washington

Based on the excerpt, what is the purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution?

• to unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free

• to declare to the British king that Americans are free and independent

• To create a new monarchy that would defend the rights and freedoms of Americans

• To establish a strong federal government that rules over Americans living in the states.

According to the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, one purpose of the Constitution is to

• establish a weaker court system

• create a more perfect government

• define the role of the U.S. Congress

• expand the duties of the U.S. President

The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it

• contains ideas from the Enlightenment philosophers

• includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled

• outlines the requirements fror being President of the United States

• list the grievances the American colonist had against the British King

Which of the following best completes the diagram above?

• Judicial: Vetoes Laws

• Judicial: Changes Law

• Judicial: Proposes Laws

• Judicial: Interprets Law

Which branch of government is responsible for writing and debating bills that may become law?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Constitutional

One responsibility of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government is to see the laws are

• written quickly

• followed by citizens

• interpreted correctly

• taught in public schools

A presidential veto of a law is an example of

• due process

• judicial activism

• individual rights

• checks and balances

The Founding Fathers created a government system characterized by checks and balances in order to

• ensure that political change came slowly

• safeguard against one branch dominating

• concentrate power in an executive branch

• make elected officials accountable to voters

Which of the following is a power given to the national government, but not the state government?

• Printing money

• constructing roads

• conducting elections

• establishing public schools