10. The Mayflower Compact was a –

letter that the colonists sent to King George III

pamphlet written by Thomas Paine

document that limited the power of the monarchy

13. The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to –

revise the Articles of Confederation

review and ratify the constitutions of individual states

draft a national bill of rights

prepare an agreement to limit excessive taxing by the states

18. What power is granted only to the federal government?

the power to regulate trade within a state

19. What power is granted only to state governments?

the power to establish local governments

20. What power do federal and state governments share?

the power to regulate trade with foreign nations

the power to regulate trade within a state

22. Which action is protected by the First Amendment?

using a blog to criticize government policy

censoring news when public safety is at stake

requiring citizens to register before voting in elections

banning objectionable materials, such as newspapers or magazines

23. The 14th and 15th Amendments were written and ratified because -

the 13th Amendment had not guaranteed the full rights of former slaves.

the NAACP insisted that discrimination against African Americans must end.

the 13th Amendment had gone too far in supporting "Jim Crow laws."

African American soldiers had not been paid for their military service.

The rights to have a trial by jury and to call witnesses in one's defense are examples of

constitutional reforms from the 190

32. More than 50 years after passing the 17th Amendment, Congress:

passed an amendment to eliminate poll taxes.

replaced it with the Twenty-fourth Amendment.

granted women and minorities the right to vote.

welcomed the first African American senator.

34. Congress is bicameral because the framers:

sought a compromise on the issue of state representation in Congress.

thought the legislative branch needed 3 houses

intended to make it the most powerful branch of the government.

wanted to separate powers between the executive and legislative branches.

35. The elastic clause allows Congress to -

stretch its powers to meet new needs.

tax U.S. citizens in times of economic crisis.

make temporary treaties with foreign countries.

37. In which order are the following actions taken on congressional bills?

committee action → floor action → conference action

floor action → committee action → conference action

conference action → floor action → committee action

floor action → conference action → committee action

39. Which of the following is a part of the lawmaking process?

debating bills on the floor of Congress

checking the power of the president

approving presidential appointments

What is the importance of the first section of the Declaration of Independence, the Introduction.

States why it is being written, which was to break away from Britain.

States that people have rights that cannot be taken away and the purpose of a government

It's the longest section that states the grievances the colonists had.

It's where members of Congress signed & pledged their loyalty to one another & declared independence

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?

The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.

The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.

Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.

Political parties inform supporters by

discouraging the use of social medi

Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?

to establish an orderly community

to show that they opposed representative government.

to reinforce the laws of England in the new colony

to guarantee universal religious tolerance in the colony

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

1. What is the purpose of listing complaints against the king?

to demonstrate the need for a new king

to justify the need for independence

to persuade the king to fix those problems

to prove that colonists needed a role in the British government

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

2. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness…"
The excerpt above was most likely inspired by (a)

common law

triangular trade

French and Indian War

Enlightenment

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

The original concept of citizenship to a state and rights for citizens began in (a)

America

ancient Greece & Rome

Medieval Europe

ancient China

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

When U.S. citizens elect members of Congress, they are practicing (a) .

representative democracy

direct democracy

authoritarianism

totalitarianism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

6. Which of the following is a form of democracy?

totalitarianism

dictatorship

absolute monarchy

constitutional monarchy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

7. Which of the following is a legal requirement for voting in the United States?

property ownership

age of 18 or older

high school diploma

reading skills

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

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The level of United States government that holds the highest authority is (a) .

city government

county government

state government

federal government

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💯Pt.1 U.S. Government Final Exam

55 questions

1. What is the purpose of listing complaints against the king?

2. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness…"
The excerpt above was most likely inspired by (a)

The original concept of citizenship to a state and rights for citizens began in (a)

When U.S. citizens elect members of Congress, they are practicing (a) .

6. Which of the following is a form of democracy?

7. Which of the following is a legal requirement for voting in the United States?

The level of United States government that holds the highest authority is (a) .

9. An absolute monarchy and an autocracy both have (a) in common.

10. The Mayflower Compact was a –

The Constitution became the supreme law of the land when (a)

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💯Pt.1 U.S. Government Final Exam

55 questions

1. What is the purpose of listing complaints against the king?

2. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness…"The excerpt above was most likely inspired by (a)

The original concept of citizenship to a state and rights for citizens began in (a)

When U.S. citizens elect members of Congress, they are practicing (a) .

6. Which of the following is a form of democracy?

7. Which of the following is a legal requirement for voting in the United States?

The level of United States government that holds the highest authority is (a) .

9. An absolute monarchy and an autocracy both have (a) in common.

10. The Mayflower Compact was a –

The Constitution became the supreme law of the land when (a)

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2. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness…"
The excerpt above was most likely inspired by (a)