American Gov't Unit 1 Quiz

What amendment to the constitution guarantees the right to Freedom of Religion?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

The Declaration of Independence was signed on what date?

(a)  

What branch of the government is in charge of passing laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the Above

The United States has a strong central government, but reserves some power to the states. What type of government is this?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Monarchy

• Autocracy

What amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a lawyer for those who cannot afford one?

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

How does the United States institute the concept of separation of powers in its government?

• Through the Declaration of Independence

• Through the Articles of Confederation

• Through the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution

• Through the three branches of government

1. This is a system of government in which the people participate directly in making all public policy.

• Direct Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Parliamentary

  Democracy

1. This is a form of government run by elected leaders.

• Monarchy

• Autocracy

• Republic

• Parliamentary Democracy

This branch of government is tasked with interpreting the Constitution

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Presidential

  Branch

What amendment to the Constitution guarantees you the right against unreasonable searches and siezures?

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment