US Government (Chapter 5-6)

The 1st 3 words of the Preamble of the Constitution establish which Principle?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Checks & Balances

Which amendment of the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to bear arms?

• 2nd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which part of the 5th Amendment states that the government cannot take away our homes without payment?

• Self-Incrimination

• Eminent Domain

• The Preamble

• Double Jeopardy

Which amendment of the Bill of Rights prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

• 6th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

According to the 10th Amendment, where are the powers not given to the federal government placed?

• The President

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The States

Which amendment of the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

What is the purpose of the 9th Amendment?

• To protect rights not specifically written in the Constitution

• To guarantee the right to bear arms

• To prohibit cruel and unusual punishment

• To protect against unreasonable searches and seizures

What does the 6th Amendment guarantee to a citizen?

• The right to a speedy & fair trial by jury

• The right to bear arms

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Protection against cruel and unusual punishment

Which Constitutional Article establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the US?

• 6

• 2

• 5

• 7

What does the 7th Amendment guarantee to a citizen?

• The right to a trial by jury in civil cases

• The right to bear arms

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Protection against cruel and unusual punishment