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WorksheetsSOL CE 2c,d 3b
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 43mins
Congress may propose a constitutional amendment. Who then must ratify it?
Constituents
President
Regions
States
These five basic freedoms of Americans: freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom to petition, are protected by what?
Preamble
First Amendment
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
*Action by Congress or convention
*Ratification by the states
If this process had not been established, what would have been the impact on the Constitution of the United States?
The document would not have been written
The document would not have separate sections
The document would not be useful
The document could not be changed
The Bill of Rights is important because –
It was part of the Articles of Confederation
It created a strong government
It guarantees certain rights and freedoms
It created a weak government
CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA
Proposal by the General Assembly or convention
Ratification by voters of Virginia
What process is described in the information above?
Amendment process
Lawmaking process
Naturalization process
Electoral College process
Which best describes the Preamble to the Constitution?
Rights of individuals
Main section of the Constitution
Amendments to the US Constitution
Goals and purposes to be served by government
Process for Amending the Constitution
**Action by Congress or convention
**?????
**New Amendment
What step is missing in the amendment process?
The Senate must debate the change
The Supreme Court must determine its constitutionality
The states must ratify it
The President of the United States must sign it into law
“The most stringent [strict] protection of free speech would not protect a man falsely shouting fire in a theatre and causing a panic.”
Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
This statement is an example of –
a limit on government
the use of slander
equality under the law
a limit on a First Amendment Freedom
The Tinkers wore armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War. Which first amendment freedom did they express?
Religion
Assembly
Speech
Press
Which amendment protects the right to join an interest group?
1st
2nd
4th
10th
Which statement represents the goal of the Preamble “to provide for the common defense?”
To protect each state from another state
To protect the country from outside enemies
To maintain a safe and healthy environment
To protect our basic freedoms
Which phrase represents the goal to “insure domestic tranquility?”
To maintain a safe and healthy environment
To protect our basic freedoms
To protect us from outside enemies
To keep peace within the country
Which statement represents the goal “to promote the general welfare?”
To protect our basic freedoms
To bring the country together
To maintain a safe and healthy environment
To create a system of fair laws
Which phrase represents the goal “to establish justice?”
To provide a safe and healthy environment for all
To keep peace within the country
To make fair laws for everyone
To defend the nation from outside threats
What is the difference between amending the Virginia Constitution and amending the U.S. Constitution?
The state legislature does not have to ratify the amendment in Virginia
A special committee proposes an amendment to the US Constitution
A convention ratifies the Virginia Constitution
The qualified voters of Virginia ratify the amendment
Americans are very fortunate that they have many rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. In some countries the newspapers cannot print all the news because the government will stop them. This means they do not have –
a trial by jury
freedom of the press
freedom to pay taxes
a right to bear arms
John Jackson spoke to public officials about his displeasure regarding the General Assembly’s plan to redraw the Congressional districts in Virginia. His actions can best be described by which First Amendment freedom?
freedom of speech
freedom of the press
freedom of assembly
freedom of petition
Individuals who use the Internet are protected by –
The 1st Amendment - Individual Rights and Freedoms
The 2nd Amendment - Right to Keep Arms
The 3rd Amendment - Quartering Soldiers
The 4th Amendment - Unreasonable Search and Seizure
Pick the goal that supports the statement "establish justice."
Create a US Postal Service and print money and coins
Have a National Guard and federal marshals
Create a court and jury system
The US Military
What is domestic tranquility?
Peace in the homeland
Peace in individual homes
Peace in the world
Peace in towns only
How many states must ratify a proposed amendment to the US Constitution?
3/4
all 50
2/3
2/5
Where does the power for the U.S. government come from?
Congress
President
Federal court system
People
Which document affirms the individual worth of all people and guarantees equality under the law?
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Virginia Declaration of Rights
