Quiz on U.S. Constitution and Government Systems

What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a set of laws for the country

• To declare independence from Britain

• To form alliances with other countries

What are the essential ideas of how to separate and balance power in the Constitution?

• Monarchy and dictatorship

• Checks and balances

• Feudalism and serfdom

• Colonialism and imperialism

What kinds of governments did Athens have before creating a democracy? List their governments in order.

• Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy

• Democracy, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny

• Oligarchy, Democracy, Monarchy, Tyranny

• Tyranny, Democracy, Monarchy, Oligarchy

What were the Twelve Tables? Who in society benefited from the Twelve Tables and why?

• A set of laws; Plebeians benefited because it provided legal protection

• A set of religious texts; Priests benefited because it provided spiritual guidance

• A collection of poems; Artists benefited because it provided inspiration

• A series of military strategies; Soldiers benefited because it provided tactical advantages

Why was the American Revolution considered revolutionary or unique?

• It was the first war fought with modern weapons

• It led to the establishment of a monarchy in America

• It was the first successful colonial independence movement

• It resulted in the colonization of new territories

What is the Bill of Rights? Why is this so important?

• A list of grievances against the king; It justified the revolution

• A set of amendments to the Constitution; It protects individual freedoms

• A declaration of war; It started the American Revolution

• A treaty with Native Americans; It secured land for settlers

How is the Roman Republic similar to the United States government today?

• Both have a monarchy

• Both have a system of checks and balances

• Both are ruled by a single dictator

• Both have a feudal system