Module 6 Test (8th Grade)

How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?

• The Virginia Plan called for a one-house legislature while the New Jersey plan called for a legislature with two houses.

• The Virginia Plan called for the end of the slave trade while the New Jersey Plan called for the slave trade to continue.

• The Virginia Plan proposed that representation should be based on state population while the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation.

• The Virginia Plan proposed that slaves should not count for representation while the New Jersey plan proposed that slaves should not count for taxation.

In order to be officially ratified, an amendment to the Constitution must have the approval of which of the following?

• three-fourths of the states

• the president of the United States

• two-thirds of the state legislatures

• two-thirds of both houses of Congress

Which of the following descriptions are true for U.S. senators? Choose the three correct answers.

• They serve six-year terms.

• They must live in the state they represent.

• They represent the interests of an entire state.

• They have a two-term limit.

• They must be at least 35 years old.

Which statement correctly describes federal district courts?

• The decisions made in the district courts are final since there is no way to appeal them.

• The judges who serve on district courts are given lifetime appointments by the president.

• The district courts hear cases that involve important constitutional or public-interest issues.

• The district courts hear cases to determine if cases heard in lower courts were tried appropriately.

Which of the following are guaranteed by the First Amendment? Choose the three correct answers.

• the right to petition

• the right to bear arms

• the right to freedom of speech

• the right to freedom of religion

• the right to a trial by jury

Match the description of each amendment to the name of the amendment.

• B (2nd Amendment)

• protects from unreasonable searches and seizures

• E (4th Amendment)

• provides the right to bail

• D (7th Amendment)

• provides the right to a speedy public trial

• A (8th Amendment)

• provides the right to a trial by jury in civil cases

• C (6th Amendment)

• protects the right to bear arms

Which amendment allows the government to decide basic rights of citizens that are not addressed in the Constitution?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

How does a naturalized citizen differ from a native-born citizen?

• A naturalized citizen can lose citizenship while a native-born citizen cannot.

• A naturalized citizen can become president while a native-born citizen cannot.

• A naturalized citizen was born in the United States while a native-born citizen was not.

• A naturalized citizen is required to obey all laws of the country while a native-born citizen is not.

Choose the answers that explains each action as a civic duty or a civic responsibility correctly.

• obeying the laws - Civic Duty, voting in elections - Civic Responsibility, paying taxes - Civic Duty, serving on a jury - Civic Duty, staying informed on public issues - Civic Responsibility

• obeying the laws - Civic Responsibility, voting in elections - Civic Duty, paying taxes - Civic Responsibility, serving on a jury - Civic Responsibility, staying informed on public issues - Civic Duty

• obeying the laws - Civic Duty, voting in elections - Civic Duty, paying taxes - Civic Responsibility, serving on a jury - Civic Duty, staying informed on public issues - Civic Responsibility

• obeying the laws - Civic Responsibility, voting in elections - Civic Responsibility, paying taxes - Civic Duty, serving on a jury - Civic Responsibility, staying informed on public issues - Civic Duty

How does volunteerism benefit the community?

• It raises money for candidates who support certain issues.

• It reduces the strain on government to provide social services.

• It influences the thinking of legislators and government officials.

• It helps voters to stay informed on public issues and candidates.