Topic 3 Practice Test

What are three reasons it is important to have laws?

The ________ that interprets the laws.

• civil

• Congress

• judicial branch

• cabinet

A(n) ________ case is considered noncriminal.

• civil

• Congress

• jury

• cabinet

The ________ assist the president.

• civil amendment

• Congress

• jury

• cabinet

Patriotism is an example of a(n)

• civic value

• voting

• judicial branch

• prejudice

The main job of the ________ is to make laws.

• civil amendment

• Congress

• jury

• cabinet

Why is the Bill of Rights important?

• It makes sure people follow all the laws.

• It makes sure that everyone has a job.

• It lists the freedoms of the people of the United States.

• It lists the powers the president has in the government.

A(n) ________ is a change to the Constitution.

• amendment

• Congress

• jury

• cabinet

The ________ chosen to decide the outcome of a trial.

• civil amendment

• Congress

• jury

• cabinet

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• could not pay its bills

• could not control trade

• had many types of currency

• took power from the states