Unit 1: Intro to Government

Which of the following documents established the current structure of the U.S. federal government?

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The U.S. Constitution
• The Bill of Rights

Which amendment to the Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states?

• First Amendment
• Tenth Amendment
• Fifth Amendment
• Fourteenth Amendment

What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers?

• To limit the power of the states
• To ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful
• To increase the authority of the federal government
• To create a system of checks and balances within the states

Which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• State Governments

What is the main function of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws
• To interpret laws
• To make laws
• To adjudicate disputes

Which amendment provides protection against self-incrimination?

• Fourth Amendment
• Fifth Amendment
• Sixth Amendment
• Seventh Amendment

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to:

• A trial by jury in civil cases
• Remain silent
• Bear arms
• A speedy and public trial

The Ninth Amendment states that:

• Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states
• The enumeration of certain rights does not deny or disparage other rights retained by the people
• All rights not specified are reserved for the government
• Freedom of speech is absolute

The Eighth Amendment protects against which of the following?

• Unreasonable searches
• Double jeopardy
• Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
• Self-incrimination

The Fourth Amendment protects against:

• Excessive fines
• Self-incrimination
• Unreasonable searches and seizures
• Cruel and unusual punishment