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WorksheetsBill of Rights & 7 Principles Study and Retest
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
Sarah has waited for 2 years for her trial. She has been told it might be 2 more years .
Which amendment does this violate?
Which amendment does this violate?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
2.
No right described in the constitution can be interpreted to deny any other right.
This is represented by which amendment?
This is represented by which amendment?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
6th Amendment
3.
States can make no laws on topics covered by the constitution , as long as it is not prohibited by the constitution.
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
4.
John was taken to jail for unpaid parking tickets. The bail was set for him at $300,000.
Which of his rights is being infringed upon?
Which of his rights is being infringed upon?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
5.
You have the right to a trial by jury of your peers.
a)
7th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
6.
The Texas Constitution establishes a state government with legislative , executive and judicial branches . Which constitutional principal is reflected in this structure?
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Separation of powers
7.
Under the Texas Constitution, the governor has the power to approve or veto bills passed by the state legislature. the state can override a veto by the Governor .
Which constitutional principal is reflected in this structure.
Which constitutional principal is reflected in this structure.
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Popular sovereignty
d)
Separation of powers
8.
The Texas Constitution demonstrates the principal of republican government by -
a)
dividing responsibilities between state and local governments
b)
having citizens elect government officials, legislatures and judges
c)
having more members in one house of the state legislature than in the other
d)
Giving the Governor of Texas the power to veto proposed legislation.
9.
The mayor of a city can be ticketed for running a stop sign is an example of -
a)
Republicanism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Federalism
d)
Checks and balances
10.
An example of Federalism is:
a)
The state and federal governments can both collect taxes
b)
Only the Federal government can collect taxes
c)
Only the Federal government can deliver the mail
d)
Both the state and and federal governments can call a local election to decide a mayoral election.
11.
All the ...officers of the Executive Department (except Secretary of State) shall be elected by the qualified voters of the state at the time and places of election for members of the Legislature.
Which constitutional principal is reflected in this excerpt?
Which constitutional principal is reflected in this excerpt?
a)
Federalism
b)
Individual rights
c)
Popular sovereignty
d)
Limited government
12.
Sec #3a. Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin.
Sec #4 No religious test shall ever be required as qualification to any office...
Sec#6 All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own press...
Sec#9 the people shall be secure in their persons . houses . papers and possessions , from unreasonable seizures or searches...
Sec#10 In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have a speedy trail by an impartial jury...
Which constitutional principal is supported by these excerpts?
Sec #4 No religious test shall ever be required as qualification to any office...
Sec#6 All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own press...
Sec#9 the people shall be secure in their persons . houses . papers and possessions , from unreasonable seizures or searches...
Sec#10 In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have a speedy trail by an impartial jury...
Which constitutional principal is supported by these excerpts?
a)
Individual rights
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Separation of powers
d)
Checks and balances
13.
The constitutional right is granted to us as citizens to worship as we please as protected by which amendment?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
14.
Jose is watching a movie on his couch. The police knock on his door and demand to search is house . Jose is protected by which amendment ?
a)
4th Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment
15.
In the U.S. we are innocent until proven guilty. We have the right to a true trail to prove our innocence . Which amendment guarantees us this?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
16.
Which amendment addresses the American's rights to lawfully own and carry a firearm?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
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