Unit 2 Pre-Test

What is a Constitution?

• A document that lists historical events

• A document that spells out the principles and fundamental laws of a society

• A document that describes geographical features

• A document that contains scientific theories

What does "bicameral" mean?

• One house legislature

• Three house legislature

• Two house legislature

• Four house legislature

What is the role of a legislature?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To abolish laws

What does "popular sovereignty" refer to?

• Power resides in the government

• Power resides in the military

• Power resides in the people

• Power resides in the judiciary

What is the purpose of a union?

• To divide groups

• To come together for a common purpose

• To create conflict

• To isolate individuals

How many articles are in the Constitution?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

Who makes the laws in the United States?

• The President

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

What does the 1st Amendment protect?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

• Right to remain silent

• Right to a fair trial

What is the 5th Amendment known for?

• Right to bear arms

• Right to remain silent

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to free speech

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 10

• 15

• 27

• 30