Unit 2 Retest

The ideas reflected in the Declaration of Independence contributed to --

• European rulers establishing more colonies

• people growing skeptical of authority

• the assimilation of Native Americans

• the prevention of religious persecution

Why is the Constitution considered a "living document" that is over 200 years old.

• it has an amendment process

• it has the right to nullify laws

• it lacks a national government

• it prohibits political parties

Which of the following explains an historical era?

• it is a collection of art

• it is a period of time with specific trends

• it is a genre of music

• it is a piece of landmark legislation

Which of the following are protected by the First Amendment? (2 answers)

• freedom to vote

• freedom of religion

• freedom of speech

• freedom to remain silent

Which constitutional principle allows a branch of government to take action against another branch of government?

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• checks and balances

Categorize the options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Declaration of Independence

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(b) U.S. Constitution

• Written by Thomas Jeffers

• Announced colonists' intentions of separating from Great Britain

• outlines the responsibilities of the government

• is the Supreme Law of the land

Which motto reflects the unity of the people in the United States? ​ (a)  

• E Pluribus Unum
• In God We Trust
• One country, indivisible

Which of the following statements reflects the significance of the Constitution?

• It established the first ever oligarchy

• All foreign nations adopted the same idea

• It has stood the test of time for over 200 years

• It prevented future wars

The 26th Amendment grants all U.S. citizens, 18 years old or older, the right to vote. This is an example of a -

• suffrage amendment

• discriminatory amendment

• unpopular amendment

• electoral amendment

E pluribus unum reflects American -

• individualism

• equality

• unity

• religion