Unit 1 Chapter 2 Social Studies

Which document organized the first version of the United States government?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

According to James Madison, what was the main flaw with the original U.S. central government?

• It did not protect people’s rights.

• Congress did not have enough power.

• It could not protect the country from outsiders.

• The states could not make their own decisions.

What document is James Madison given most credit for?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

What did the Virginia Plan propose? Select the three correct answers.

• The central government should protect against foreign enemies.

• States should be responsible for funding the military.

• The new constitution should include a bill of rights.

• The central government should provide for the people’s welfare.

• The central government’s powers should be divided among three branches.

Which describes a federal system of government?

• Power is divided between the central government and the states.

• Power is held by the voting public and government leaders.

• Power is held only by the central government.

• Power is held only by individual states.

Which are specified by the Constitution drafted at the Constitutional Convention? Select the two correct answers.

• the process of electing leaders

• that all people are created equal

• the structure of the state governments

• the structure of the central government

• the rights held by citizens of the United States

Which amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure?

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which amendment restricts housing soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

Which amendment protects against self-incrimination and being tried twice for the same crime?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment for crimes?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment