Unit 1 Government Quiz

The Bill of Rights is:

• A set of laws protecting animals

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• A list of government powers

• A collection of state constitutions

• None of the above

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To limit citizens' rights

• To protect the rights of individuals and limit government power

• To establish a new government system

• To create new laws

• To enforce taxes

Which amendment ensures that people cannot be denied the right to vote based on their race, color, or former slavery?

• 12th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 24th Amendment

What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?

• Gave women the right to vote

• Protected freedom of speech

• Established the right to bear arms

• Ended slavery

• None of the above

The 24th Amendment made which practice illegal?

• Banning certain books

• Racial segregation

• Poll taxes

• Discrimination in employment

• Driving without a license

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years old?

• 22nd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 28th Amendment

• 30th Amendment

What is one way an amendment to the Constitution be proposed?

• By a majority vote in Congress

• By a national convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures

• By the President's approval

• By a single vote from the Supreme Court

• All of the above

What is due process?

• A type of tax

• A process to impeach the President

• The fair treatment and protection of an individual's rights when accused of a crime

• A type of trial

• A voting process

Which amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Which responsibility of U.S. citizens involves participating in elections to choose leaders and make important decisions?

• Serving in the military

• Owning property

• Paying taxes

• Voting

• Running for public office