Social Studies - Unit 4 Review

Why did the states call a Constitutional Convention?

• To improve the Articles of Confederation

• To declare independence

• To elect a new president

• To create new states

What happens after a government official is impeached?

• The Senate holds a trial

• The official is immediately removed

• The House of Representatives votes again

• The official is pardoned

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The central government could not pay its bills

• It allowed too much power to the president

• It had no legislative branch

• It was too easy to amend

What is an amendment?

• A change to the Constitution

• A new law

• A presidential order

• A court decision

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Unreasonable search and seizure

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Double jeopardy

• Self-incrimination

What is an example of due process?

• A fair trial

• A speedy trial

• A public trial

• A jury trial

What are some ways people participate in government?

• By voting and organizing peaceful protests

• By ignoring government activities

• By avoiding elections

• By not paying taxes

Why do people in an interest group work together?

• To change one type of policy

• To compete with each other

• To avoid responsibilities

• To create confusion

What is one way people work together?

• Joining a union

• Ignoring each other

• Competing in elections

• Avoiding teamwork

What do the laws of the U.S. aim to ensure?

• People are treated equally under the law

• People are treated unequally

• Only certain groups have rights

• Laws are ignored