4th Block Civics Quiz - Standards 2-4 (2023)

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Gave the colonies true independence

• Ended the revolution

• Stated grievances against the King

• Gave freedom to all slaves within the colonies

The Articles of Confederation established the first form of ________________ for the independent states?

• Highway system

• Judicial System

• FBI

• National Government

What was the Charters of the Virginia Company of London?

• Outlined how to add amendments

• Guaranteed the rights of the Englishman to the colonists

• Gave the freedom of speech

• Formed a more perfect union

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the US Constitution?

• Expresses the importance of a King

• Used to describe how laws are created

• To set forth a plan to end of slavery

• To set forth goals and purposes to be served by the government

How many amendments are in the Constitution?

• 27

• 10

• 21

• 30

Which of these are ways you can become a citizen? (Select Two)

• Naturalization

• Getting a work visa

• Living here for 10 years

• By birth

What is the principle of limited government?

• It means the government is not all-powerful

• It means the government is not limited to what it can do

• Freedom of the press

• It's the 14th Amendment

Which two are the correct duties of citizenship?

• Obey laws and pay taxes

• Serve on a jury if called or as a witness in court if summoned and serve in the military if called.

• Vote in every Presidential election

• Participate in local elections

How do people participate in community service?

• All of the above

• Volunteer

• Express concern

• Help the community

True or False? The US Constitution protects rights and liberties of its citizens.

• True

• False