Unit Test Review

The title of this chart could be:

• The Branches of Government

• The American Government

• Checks and Balances

• The Powers of the President

Which action of President Thomas Jefferson was in conflict with his belief in a strict translation of the Constitution?

• using the United States Navy to subdue the Barbary pirates

• protesting the impressment of United States sailors

• purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France

• pardoning violators of the Alien and Sedition Acts

What was the name of the act approved by Jackson that allowed for the relocation of Natives from the Southern states?

• The Native American Law

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Indian Replacement Act

• The Indian Landmark Act

Why was Jefferson nervous about purchasing the Louisiana Territory?

• People hated it.

• He didn't want such a big piece of land.

• He could not purchase land without Congress' approval.

• The Constitution does not give the president permission to purchase land.

Which feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?

• a strong president

• elected judges to conduct trials

• citizen participation in government

• a set of laws

What right does the 4th amendment give us?

• The right to privacy

• Freedom of Movement

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom from cruel and unual punishment

The cartoonist suggests that during the war on terror, the government was:

• Trying to keep Americans safe

• Increasing taxes in order to fund the war

• Limiting Constitutional protections

• Discriminating against minorities

The basic purpose of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution is to

• describe the powers of the three branches of government

• guarantee the rights of individuals

• limit the powers of state governments

• establish a system of checks and balances

Which category most accurately completes the heading for the partial outline below?

• Right to Counsel

• Federal Funding of Education

• School Integration

• Student Rights

What is one impact of this amendment on American society?

• Congress cannot mandate a national religion.

• Religious groups cannot lobby Congress.

• Members of the press cannot hold public office.

• The Supreme Court cannot limit free speech during wartime.