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Quiz 1: Origins of American Government

Authored by WALTER PINEDA

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Quiz 1: Origins of American Government
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a law or laws?

A set of rules enforced by the government

A document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens

A system of government

A form of punishment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is government?

A type of law

A form of punishment

A list of laws

A contract among people to protect their natural rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The founding fathers created a government where the leaders themselves were the people, but called themselves

Citizens

Legal Residents

Representatives

Federalists

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of government?

To protect the rights and safety of residents and citizens

To establish a system of government

To enforce punishment for crimes

To limit the power of the government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the founding fathers created a government that included

The idea of limited government , separation of powers, national government should coin money only

Peaceful and harmonious relationships between the states

Not much was in it since it was new

A list of rules whose goal was to enforce morality

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One event that contributed to the creation of our democratic government?

The English Way of Life

The French and Indian War

The Articles of Confederation

The Ratification of the Constitution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is it meant by democratic / democracy?

A form of government that gives power to the people

A system of government with a king or queen

A government ruled by a small group of individuals

A government with no laws or regulations

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