U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights

Which ideas were included in the original U.S. Constitution and which were added through the Bill of Rights? Select THREE correct answers.

• Included in the Original U.S. Constitution: Separating governmental powers

• Included in the Original U.S. Constitution: Establishing a court system

• Added through the Bill of Rights: Creating the terms of office for Congress

• Included in the Original U.S. Constitution: Providing access to a lawyer if requested

• Added through the Bill of Rights: Providing access to a trial by jury

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." —Declaration of Independence. What is the meaning of unalienable rights?

• Rights that change over time

• Rights that cannot be taken away or denied

• Rights that only governments can provide

• Rights that cannot be defined and protected

"The powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. "

Which phrase best describes the goal of this amendment?

• To restrict civil liberties

• To limit due process rights

• To restrain the power of judicial activists

• To limit the power of the federal government

What was the most important diplomatic effect of the Declaration of Independence for the United States?

• It allowed foreign governments to officially recognize the United States.

• It forced Great Britain to trade with the United States.

• It required Great Britain to pay war reparations to the United States.

• It allowed the United States to establish immigration quotas.

The ideas in the Declaration of Independence helped to

• motivate European rulers to establish new colonies

• inspire people in other countries to question their government's authority

• encourage new settlers in South America to assimilate native populations

• persuade religious leaders in other countries to stop persecuting non-Christians

What was one impact of this ruling? —Escobedo v. Illinois, 1964

• Impeachment procedures were redefined.

• Due process guidelines were reexamined.

• Full faith and credit was reaffirmed.

• State laws were deemed supreme over federal laws.

What type of political activity is described in this scenario?

• Protesting

• Boycotting

• Lobbying

• Recalling

Which action BEST prepares a responsible citizen to vote?

• Staying informed about issues affecting the country and communities

• Defending the country through military service if the need arises

• Getting a high-paying job with health care and retirement benefits

• Participating on a grand jury on a regular basis

Which action is the best example of a civic responsibility?

• Writing an editorial piece for a newspaper

• Volunteering to sell raffle tickets

• Voting on election day

• Opening a business

Which of the following is an example of fulfilling a civic responsibility?

• Interviewing for employment

• Reporting for jury duty

• Collecting donations for charities

• Preserving records of ethnic ancestry