Unit 1 Pre-Test: U.S. Government

Choose which source the following example represents: An interview of a soldier who fought during World War I.

• Primary

• Secondary

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28A

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Self-incrimination

• Quartering of soldiers

• Excessive bail

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights addresses the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Our US History textbook

• Primary 
• Secondary 

The Legislative Branch includes the House of Representatives and the Senate, also referred to as ​ (a)  

• Congress
• Parliament
• Assembly
• Council

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1A

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

Who is the head of the Executive branch of the United States government?

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Senate Majority Leader

Which branch of government interprets the laws and determines their constitutionality?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• State

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the US government?

• republicanism

• federalism

• direct democracy

• separation of powers

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1A