CH. 4 QUIZ AMERICAN FOUNDATIONS

What is an example given in the document to describe the Declaration of Independence?

• A peace treaty

• A breakup letter

• A business contract

• A friendship letter

In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1791

• 1801

What term is used in the Declaration of Independence to describe the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• Inalienable rights

• Constitutional rights

• Civil rights

• Unalienable rights

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• None of the above

What does the 1st Amendment say about Congress making laws that limit freedom of speech?

• Congress CANNOT make laws limiting someone's freedom of speech (with very few exceptions).

• Congress CAN make laws limiting someone's freedom of speech.

• Congress can limit freedom of speech only during wartime.

• Congress can limit freedom of speech for non-citizens.

Which amendment includes the right to not be searched unless they have probable cause?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

Which amendment protects AGAINST self-incrimination (saying something that would make you convicted/guilty)?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

Match the following

• I plead the 5th - due process of law

• 4th amendment

• No quartering of soldiers

• 2nd amendment

• Right to bear arms

• 3rd amendment

• No unreasonable search and seizure

• 5th amendment

• R.A.P.P.S.

• 1st Amendment

Which document begins with the words 'We the People'?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What is the primary purpose of the Legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws