Civics 1

The signing of the Magna Carta was important because...

• It limited the powers of the King for the first time.

• It provide for separation of powers.

• It provided for separation of church and state.

• It showed the dukes that the King was ultimate power.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• King George the III

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

According to the Preamble, which of the following are some of the basic purposes of government?

• Provide services, provide laws, and guarantee freedoms

• Ensure life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness

• Establish justice, ensure tranquility, provide defense, and promote general welfare.

• Collect taxes, print money, and establish a military Collect taxes, print money, and establish a military

What was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• No power to tax

• No way to enforce law

• One branch

• No way to make laws

Which principle of government is included in the U.S. Constitution?

• Capitalism

• Right to Trial

• Rule of Law

• Confederalism

The 3 Branches of Government are:

• Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
• Presidential, Judicial, and Legislative
• Supreme Court, White House, and Congress
• Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, and Hilary Clinton

What constitutional right is demonstrated in the photo above?

• Right to Bear Arms

• Freedom of Marching

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Religion

Which amendment requires to acquire a "search warrant" before entering someone's home?

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

Which amendment resulted from the argument above:

• 19th Amendment

• 14 Amendmenth

• 22nd Amendment

• 26th Amendment

In order for the United States Citizens to receive a fair trial, other citizens must...

• serve on juries

• evaluate judges

• vote in elections

• pay poll taxes