U.S. Government and Constitution Quiz Review

Which principle is found in the Declaration of Independence?

• People must agree to make informed decisions when voting.

• People should know about changes made to their government.

• A government gets its power from the will of the people.

• A government should allow citizens the freedom to assemble.

How do constitutional principles influence the power of the federal government?

• They limit it.

• They increase it.

• They support it.

• They weaken it.

Which two constitutional principles are represented in this diagram?

• Federalism and Rule of Law

• Popular Sovereignty and Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances and Federalism

• Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

Why is the Bill of Rights important to the U.S. Constitution?

• It sets the powers of the three branches.

• It allows for the creation of two parties.

• It guarantees individual rights.

• It limits states' rights.

The image of a TV reporter symbolizes a right from which amendment?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• The Preamble

What is the best action for Arjun to take to change state laws about plastic bags?

• Donate to environmental groups.

• Vote for candidates who support change.

• Email articles to friends.

• Draft a petition and present it to lawmakers.

Who believed the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights and why?

• Federalists; to protect their land

• Anti-Federalists; they believed it restricted people’s rights

• Federalists; to strengthen the federal government

• Anti-Federalists; they feared a strong central government

What is the best title for this outline? Legislative makes laws, Executive vetoes, Judicial reviews laws

• Powers of Congress

• Federalism in Action

• Checks and Balances

• Responsibilities of Government

Which right from the Bill of Rights helps achieve the goal of “establishing justice”?

• Right to own weapons

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to free speech

• Right to peacefully assemble

Which amendment would help Michael after an illegal search of his car trunk?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment