2NW SS Test #1

Which of the following are examples of checks and balances?

• The Supreme Court can override a presidential veto.

• The Supreme Court confirms presidential cabinet members.

• Congress can override a presidential veto.

• The House of Representatives confirms Supreme Court appointees.

• The President can veto legislation passed by congress.

Which statement explains one objective of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• to encourage human rights and a stable society

• to explain the reasons for going to war against Great Britain

• to justify replacing the Articles of Confederation

• to list the grievances against King George III

Which statement BEST provides evidence for the answer to Part A over the Preamble?

• We the people of the United States

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Provide for the common defense

• Promote the general welfare

Select the branch of government that contains the House of Representatives and Senate members.

• Executive branch (carries out the laws)

• Legislative branch (makes the laws)

• Judicial branch (evaluates the laws)

Select the best title for the list below:

Former British colonies are an independent nation

The United States is formed

Territory of the United States expands

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• Effects of the American Revolution
• Effects of the Constitutional Convention
• Causes of the American Revolution

The correct document this quote was taken from is-

• The United States Constitution, 1787

• Declaration of Independence, 1776

• Bill of Rights, 1791

• Articles of Confederation, 1777

The purpose of the excerpt above is that-

• The government receives its authority from the people of the United States

• The Senate and House of Representatives are responsible for equality

• The President of the U.S. has the authority to create and collect taxes

• The Constitution stated that liberty is the responsibility of the Executive Branch

The House of Representatives and the Senate pass a law by a majority vote. The president votes it. This is called-

• checks and balances

• branches of government

• popular sovereignty

• representative democracy

Use the chart above and choose which selection would fit in the shape with the question mark.

• The United States of America is established

• France declared independence

• Colonists arrive in the United States

• The French and Indian War begins

Which of the following is a right guaranteed under the First Amendment?

• Citizens have protection during police searches of their homes and businesses.

• It guarantees the right to a speedy and fair trial.

• People have the right to carry weapons.

• People have the right to assemble peacefully.