April 29 Civics EOC Prep Review Activity

Which of the following best describes what the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution does? (30 seconds)

• It lists the specific rights of citizens

• It establishes the three branches of government

• It states the goals and purposes of the U.S. government

• It outlines the process for amending the Constitution

You have 30 seconds: The Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Which of the following IS NOT a condition that can allow the government to search someone or seize their property?

• Government has probable cause

• Government has a warrant

• Neighbor called in suspicious activity

• Government witnessed a crime being committed

How does the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution limit the power of the government? (30 seconds)

• It allows the President to make all laws without approval from Congress

• It divides government authority among three branches so no single branch becomes too powerful

• It gives the Supreme Court the power to elect the President

• It allows states to override federal laws whenever they choose

(30 seconds) Which of the following is a key difference between the viewpoints of Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalists wanted a weak central government, while Anti-Federalists wanted a strong one

• Federalists supported ratification of the Constitution, while Anti-Federalists opposed it without a Bill of Rights

• Anti-Federalists wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation and add a Bill of Rights to it

• Federalists believed states should have more power than the federal government

Which of the following best explains how the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights work together to safeguard individual rights? (Answer in 30 seconds)

• The Constitution creates the government, and the Bill of Rights specifically protects citizens from government overreach

• The Bill of Rights replaces the Constitution when individual rights are at stake

• The Constitution lists all individual rights, and the Bill of Rights enforces them

• The Bill of Rights only applies to the federal government, while the Constitution applies only to state governments

You have 30 seconds: A student is arrested and claims the police did not inform her of her rights before questioning. Which amendment would most likely protect her in this situation?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which phrase from the Preamble best reflects the goal of protecting citizens from unfair treatment by the government? (30 seconds)

• "establish Justice"

• "provide for the common defence"

• "promote the general Welfare"

• "form a more perfect Union"

(30 seconds) Which of the following is an example of the checks and balances system described in the U.S. Constitution?

• The President appoints federal judges, but the Senate must confirm them

• The Supreme Court writes new laws when Congress fails to act

• Congress can remove the President from office without any trial

• State governments can veto federal legislation they disagree with

Why did Anti-Federalists insist on including a Bill of Rights before agreeing to ratify the U.S. Constitution? (30 seconds)

• They wanted to give the federal government more power over the states

• They feared that without written protections, the strong central government could violate individual freedoms

• They believed the Constitution already gave too many rights to citizens

• They wanted to eliminate the separation of powers from the Constitution

Which of the following best explains how the rule of law limits the power of government officials in the United States? (Answer in 30 seconds)

• Government officials can make exceptions to the law if they believe it is necessary

• The rule of law means that no person, including government officials, is above the law

• Only the President is required to follow the laws passed by Congress

• The rule of law allows Congress to change the Constitution without a vote