The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States establishes -

• an official government church

• separation of church and state

• rules for protesting

• limits on speech and the press

Identify the documents that influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights. (More than 1).

• Britain's Petition of Right

• Virginia's Declaration of Rights

• 1689 English Bill of Rights

• John Locke's Second Treatise

• Thomas Paine's Common Sense

The amendments in the Constitution that give people accused of crimes due process, fulfill what goal of the Constitution?

• Provide for the Common Defense

• Promote the General Welfare

• Establish Justice

• Promote Domestic Tranquility

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition are found in the -

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

What part of the Constitution protects us from cruel punishments?

• Amendment I (1)

• Amendment XII (7)

• Amendment VIII (8)

• Amendment X (10)

Select the purposes of the United States government as stated in the Constitution. (More than 1).

• Provide for the common defense

• Expand territory worldwide

• Establish justice

• Form a more perfect union

• Ensure Domestic Tranquility

The Supreme Court has extended guarantees of the Bill of Rights to the people based on the -

• due process clause

• Emancipation Proclamation

• right to bear arms

• Voting Rights Act

Which of the following is true regarding the Constitution of the United States of America?

• It created a unicameral legislature that had an equal number of representatives for each state.

• It was not constructed to balance interests through compromise.

• It was not ratified by enough states to go into effect.

Rita buys a newspaper every day in order to read about an upcoming election. Which civic responsibility is she demonstrating?

• Participating in a political campaign

• Staying informed of current issues

• Communicating with government officials

• Influencing government actions

1. Who do the following duties belong to? 

   1. Register and vote

   2. Hold elective office

   3. Serve in voluntary appointed positions

   4. Influence government by communicating with government

   5. Participate in political campaigns

• Duties of the Federal Government

• Duties of Citizens

• Responsibilities of Citizens

• Responsibilities of the General Assembly