(NG8)History: Chapter 7 Test

What does the legislative branch of the government do?

• It makes the laws.
• It enforces the laws.
• It interprets the laws.
• It publicizes the laws.

How many houses does Congress have?

• one
• two
• three
• four

What does the executive branch of the government do?

• It makes the laws.
• It enforces the laws.
• It interprets the laws.
• It publicizes the laws.

The president of the United States does NOT have the power to

• declare war
• negotiate treaties
• appoint judges
• veto bills

What does the judicial branch of the government do?

• It makes the laws.
• It enforces the laws.
• It interprets the laws.
• It publicizes the laws.

The number of justices on the Supreme Court is

• 7
• 9
• 11
• 15

What motivated small states to quickly ratify the Constitution?

• ratification by larger states
• open trade among the states
• preserving the practice of slavery
• equal representation with larger states

What makes up the Bill of Rights?

• the first ten amendments to the Constitution
• the clauses added to the Constitution about slavery
• the clauses added to the Constitution about commerce
• the elements of the Article of Confederation included in the Constitution

Freedom of the press prevents intimidation by which group?

• religious groups
• the government
• European nations
• supporters of slavery

The fourth amendment prevents

• laws restricting religious freedom.
• laws restricting freedom of speech.
• trial by jury.
• unfair searches and seizures.