Unit 6: The Government of a New Nation

What does the word "bicameral" mean?

• Two sides, or two branches

• Two people, or two bodies

• Two decisions

• None of the above

What freedom is not guaranteed by the 1st Amendment?

• Speech

• Privacy

• Religion

• Assembly

You cannot be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment because of what Amendment?

• 2nd

• 5th

• 7th

• 8th

What "plan" of government favored small states by giving them 2 electors per state?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Connecticut Plan

• The New Hampshire Plan

What amendment guarantees the right to "bear arms"?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 6th

What amendment guarantees you the right to refuse to quarter troops in your home?

• 2nd

• 5th

• 7th

• 3rd

Why did America’s first government, the Articles of Confederation, fail?

• It did not let the people vote

• It was impossible to make laws because there was no committee

• It was very corrupt and had a difficult time keeping the people satisfied

• To make decisions, all states had to reach a consensus (which was very difficult)

What branch of government interprets laws to ensure they are Constitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Congress

How many branches does the American government have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Forcing every American to be a Christian would be a violation of what amendment?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 10th

• 8th