Social Studies (Unit 5)Ch. 10 Test

Who wrote the Preamble to the US Constitution?

• George Washington
• Samuel Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• Gouverneur Morris

Which Branch of government is responsible for deciding whether laws are working fairyly?

• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Supreme Court Justices

What is the name for the changes to the Constitution?

• amendments
• justices
• ratify
• veto

Who is head of the executive branch?

• Supreme Court Justices
• the governor
• the president
• delegates

What was the name for the group of people who wanted a strong national government?

• delegates
• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists
• the cabinet

What is the name for the process in which immigrants can become legal US citizens?

• civic virtue
• suffrage
• naturalization
• public agenda

What is the name for the system that keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• checks and balances
• union
• public agenda
• popular sovereignty

Who was the 2nd President of the United States?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Benjamin Banneker
• Benjamin Franklin

Which Amendment gives people freedom of speech, religion, press, and the right to gather in large groups?

• First Amendment
• Second Amendment
• Third Amendment
• Fourth Amendment

Which is another word that means to "approve" the Constitution

• impeach
• suffrage
• ratify
• veto