5th Grade Social Studies DCFA # 3 Review

James Madison is remembered as “the Father of the Constitution” which means that he —

• wrote the entire Constitution.

• pushed for a strong national government.

• provided the basic framework for the Constitution.

• wanted to be elected president of the new United States.

Which branch of government is associated with the Supreme Court?

• A. Congressional

• B. Judicial

• C. Executive

• D. Legislative

Which branch of government makes new laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Presidential

The President of the United States is part of the Branch of the Federal Government.

• Executive
• Judicial

• Legislative

• Economic

Which principle of government does the diagram illustrate?

• Democracy

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following was added to the Constitution to protect individuals?

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• House of Burgesses

When someone has been accused of a crime, the Bill of Rights states that he or she has —

• to be arrested.

• to be put in jail.

• ten days to hire a lawyer.

• the right to a fair trial.

One way that the United States Constitution can be changed is —

• through trial by jury.

• by making a Constitutional Amendment.

• by bringing back the Articles of Confederation.

• through action of the British Parliament.

Which of these defines the term free market economy?

• someone who makes goods or provides services

• someone who buys goods and services

• a type of economy where people decide what to buy and sell

• a type of economy where government decides what people buy and sell

Canals were important to the development of the early United States because —

• A. they connected people and cities for trade and transportation.

• B. they provided more fishing for settlers.

• C. they took the place of the railroad system.

• D. roads no longer needed to be built for trade and transportation.