U.S. Government and Constitutional Principles

U.S. Government and Constitutional Principles

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Civics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the importance of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence in the USA. It explains the structure of the Constitution, including its articles and amendments, and their roles in government. The video also covers the amendment process, terms of service for government positions, and different interpretations of the Constitution, such as originalism and the living Constitution.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To provide guidelines for amending the Constitution

To establish the structure of the U.S. government

To declare the USA as an independent political entity

To outline the rights of U.S. citizens

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Federalist Papers in relation to the Constitution?

They are amendments to the Constitution

They provide a detailed explanation of the Constitution

They are part of the Bill of Rights

They establish the judicial branch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the first three articles of the Constitution?

Executive Branch

State Powers

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea behind the concept of 'checks and balances'?

To allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the others

To provide a system for amending the Constitution

To establish the rights of citizens

To ensure the federal government has more power than the states

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the First Amendment protect?

The right to bear arms

Freedom of speech, religion, and press

Protection against unreasonable searches

The right to a fair trial

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

13th Amendment

14th Amendment

15th Amendment

16th Amendment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum number of terms a U.S. President can serve?

Three terms

Two terms

Four terms

One term

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