America's Constitutional Principles

Which of the following principles is NOT included in America's constitutional principles as mentioned in the text?

• Popular sovereignty

• Individual rights

• Totalitarian governance

• Rule of law

What significant impact did America's Declaration of Independence and the Constitution have on other countries?

• They were ignored by other countries

• They inspired similar democratic documents

• They discouraged other countries from democracy

• They led to economic sanctions

Which revolution was directly inspired by the American Revolution according to the text?

• The Russian Revolution

• The French Revolution of 1789

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Chinese Revolution

Which decade saw the collapse of Soviet communism and the emergence of democratic governments in Eastern Europe?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

Which amendment to the US Constitution guarantees a right to trial by jury?

• 10th Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 6th Amendment

How are people chosen to become potential jurors?

• Random selection from the community

• Volunteers from the Fire Department

• People with law enforcement background
• Individuals with legal degrees

What is it called when a jury cannot come to a unanimous decision?

• Hung jury
• Split jury
• Stalemate jury
• Tied jury

What type of jury doesn't decide a final verdict, but determines if criminal charges should be brought against someone?

• Grand Jury

• Sequestered Jury

• Civil Jury

• Exploratory Jury

Which type of representation did the New Jersey Plan propose?

• Proportional representation
• Unequal representation
• Random representation
• Equal representation

What was the name of the first constitution of the United States?

• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Articles of Confederation