WorksheetsAmendments/ Early Republic 3rd Six Weeks
Total questions: 161
Worksheet time: 3hrs 43mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Reaffirmed that when there is a conflict between the state's law and a federal statute, "the act of Congress . . . is supreme; and the law of the state...must yield to it."
a)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
2.
Declared that states had no right to interfere with federal institutions within their borders; "the power to tax involves the power to destroy"
a)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
3.
"It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is... If two laws conflict with each other, the courts must decide on the operation of each."
a)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
b)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
4.
Declared that Congress has the power to create the national bank under the "necessary & proper clause" (elastic clause) of the U.S. Constitution.
a)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
b)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
5.
First time Supreme Court ruled on federal and state laws in conflict.
a)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
c)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
6.
Strengthened the power of the judiciary by making it the final authority in interpreting the Constitution.
a)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
b)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
c)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
7.
Led to federal government regulation of activities regulating anything that involves commerce between states such as railroads, pipelines, minimum wage regulation, and prohibition of child labor.
a)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
b)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
8.
Made the Supreme Court the final word on the constitutionality of a law.
a)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
b)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
9.
Case arose because the State of Maryland taxed the branch of the Second National Bank located in Maryland.
a)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
b)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
10.
Strengthened the idea of checks and balances in the federal government.
a)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
11.
Established the power of the federal government to regulate interstate commerce
a)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
12.
Recognized the power of the federal government over the states when laws conflicted.
a)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
13.
First Political Party was established because these 2 people could not agree.
a)
George Washington and John Adams
b)
Benjamin Franklin and James Madison
c)
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
d)
John Adams and Francis Scott Key
14.
In Washington's farewell address he advised AGAINST this.
a)
Laws
b)
Permanent Foreign Alliances
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Independence
15.
Whiskey Rebellion, Alien and Sedition Acts, Marbury vs Madison are all what?
a)
Nothing Important
b)
Congresses Problems
c)
Issues the new leaders had to face
16.
Strong United Federal Government, this describes what political party?
a)
The Federalist Party
b)
The Anti-Federalist Party
c)
Whigs Party
d)
Democratic-Republicans Party
17.
Lewis and Clarke explored this new piece of land we bought from France.
a)
The Louisiana Purchase
b)
Proclamation of 1763
c)
Mexico
d)
Texas
18.
Political parties began because people couldn't agree on what issue?
a)
When to elect the president
b)
How to set state boudaries
c)
Power of the Federal Government
d)
How long the president should serve
19.
George Washington faced this problem when he became President.
a)
The U.S. was in debt from the American Revolution
b)
The U.S. had too much money
c)
What he should do as the president
d)
Free-Enterprise system
20.
George Washington served this number of terms as President.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
8
d)
6
21.
In Washington's farewell address he advised AGAINST this.
a)
Political Parties and Debt
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
The President
d)
Following the Constitution
22.
What was the XYZ affair about?
a)
The French were capturing our ships and impressing our people into their army
b)
The French sailed across the Atlantic ocean and began invading the U.S.
c)
The British sailed across the Atlantic ocean and began invading the U.S.
d)
Nothing Happened
23.
The Alien and Sedition Acts were about what?
a)
Making it difficult for immigrants to become citizens and violating the freedom of the press
b)
Stopping the American Revolution
c)
They helped get the Constitution ratified
d)
The formation of the first political parties
24.
Marbury vs Madison established this
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
Judicial Review
c)
The Contitution
d)
The Embargo Act
25.
What was the reason for the Embargo Act?
a)
Stop Britain and France from restricting American Trade
b)
Stop Russia from Restricting American trade
c)
Stop China from restricting American Trade
26.
The supply of British goods decreased when this event began.
a)
War of 1812
b)
Civil War
c)
French and Indian War
d)
World War 2
27.
During Monroe's presidency, he and his secretary of state signed the Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain which gave the U.S. which piece of land?
a)
California
b)
Oregon
c)
Alabama
d)
Florida
28.
What caused Monroe to negotiate with Spain for Florida?
a)
Monroe felt the U.S. needed the coastline and ports that Florida offered.
b)
The Spainish were using Florida as the base for spying on the U.S. and Monroe wanted it stopped.
c)
Native Americans from Florida were raiding on Georgia and Spain couldn't control them.
d)
There was a piracy problem in Florida and Spain was not doing anything about it.
29.
In simple terms, what does the Monroe Doctrine give as a warning to the European countries?
a)
don't colonize the Americas; any attempt to colonize will be seen as a threat against the U.S. and we will act accordingly
b)
stop raiding on our ships or we will bring the full force of our navy down on you
c)
don't try to upset the leaders who are in place in the Americas; any attempt at revolution will be met with force
d)
if you attack our trading partners, England and France, we will attack the country who is causing the problem
30.
The feeling of pride and accomplishments refers to what time period.
a)
Age of Enligtenment
b)
Industrial Age
c)
Era of WestwardExpansion
d)
Era of Good Feelings
31.
The US received what territory from the Adams-Onis Treaty?
a)
Texas
b)
Missouri
c)
Alabama
d)
Florida
32.
The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out which hemisphere?
a)
west
b)
east
c)
south
d)
north
33.
The Monroe Doctrine would be an example of
a)
U.S. Foreign Policy
b)
U.S. Domestic Policy
34.
This image is stopping who from passing the Atlantic Ocean?
a)
European Nations
b)
Chinese
c)
Soviets
d)
Japanese
35.
With the Adams-Onis treaty, America
a)
acquired Florida from Spain.
b)
bought Florida from Mexico.
c)
gave Oregon to Spain.
d)
donated land to Great Britain.
36.
What was the name of the foreign policy James Monroe created?
a)
Monroe Dynasty
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Monroe Empire
d)
Monroe Presidency
37.
What was James Monroe's presidency described as?
a)
"Era of good feelings"
b)
"horrible president"
c)
"amazing president"
d)
It was never described because he never became the US president
38.
In the Monroe Doctrine , what did President Monroe tell Europe?
a)
The time for European colonization in the Americas was over
b)
European countries are free to make colonies
39.
Which of the following stopped European colonization in the Western Hemisphere (North and South America)
a)
Adams-Onis Treaty
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Watauga Compact
d)
Convention of 1818
40.
Whiskey Rebellion
Bank of the US
Alien and Sedition Acts
Marbury v. Madison
The above were all -
Bank of the US
Alien and Sedition Acts
Marbury v. Madison
The above were all -
a)
Causes of the War of 1812
b)
Examples of the domestic issues faced by the leaders of the New Republic time period
c)
Reasons for the Monroe Doctrine
d)
Causes of the XYZ Affair
41.
The Monroe Doctrine -
a)
Stated that European countries could NOT continue to colonize in North and South America
b)
Stated that the US would NOT continue to trade with France or Britain
c)
Stated that it was ILLEGAL for the US to form alliances
d)
Stated that European countries were welcome to colonize in North & South America
42.
George Washington's foreign policy is best exemplified by the...
a)
Embargo Act
b)
Neutrality Proclamation
c)
Aggressive Manifest Destiny
d)
XYZ Affair
43.
Which of the following was NOT a piece of advice included in Washington's Farewell Address?
a)
stay out of foreign affairs
b)
avoid political parties
c)
maintain current borders
d)
stay out of debt
44.
The first political parties were formed because of disagreements over what issue?
a)
should more power be with state or federal government?
b)
should the US expand its borders?
c)
should Presidents be elected through electoral college or popular vote?
d)
should representation in Congress be equal or based on population?
45.
The second President, John Adams, became very unpopular when he signed these laws in response to criticism to his handling of the XYZ Affair.
a)
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
b)
Embargo Acts
c)
The XYZ Acts
d)
Alien & Sedition Acts
46.
Which of the following laws was passed by Thomas Jefferson in order to prevent foreign interference with American trading ships?
a)
Alien & Sedition Acts
b)
Embargo Act
c)
Neutrality Proclamation
d)
Barbary Act
47.
Which President's foreign policy included a declaration of war on Britain?
a)
John Adams
b)
James Monroe
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
48.
Which early Supreme Court Chief Justice is considered the most influential?
a)
John Jay
b)
Roger Taney
c)
John Marshall
d)
John Roberts
49.
Which of the following is not a cause of the War of 1812?
a)
Impressment of US sailors by British navy
b)
British refusing to pay debts owed to US
c)
British providing Natives with weapons
d)
British attacking American ships
50.
"The Western Hemisphere is off limits to European colonizers." Which President's foreign policy includes this statement?
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
51.
Which President oversaw a period of prosperity and cooperation known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Monroe
52.
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the War of 1812?
a)
Improved relations with Native Americans.
b)
Increased manufacturing capabilities.
c)
Increased sense of nationalism.
d)
Restoration of American shipping rights.
53.
Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of the War of 1812?
a)
Neither side won nor lost territory
b)
The United States won the war.
c)
The British won the war.
d)
The United States gained control of Florida territory.
54.
Which President's domestic policy included putting down the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
James Madison
55.
An attempt by French officials to bribe American diplomats became known as the...
a)
XYZ Affair
b)
French Affair
c)
Barbary Wars
d)
Sedition Acts
56.
1755-1804 He was an American Statesman and member of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, author of the Federalist Papers, first Secretary of Treasury under George Washington, developed the Bank of the US
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
57.
1743-1826 He was an American Statesman and member of the Continental Congress, Author of the Declaration of Independence, first Secretary of State for George Washington, 3rd President of the US
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
58.
1793 a statement made by President George Washington that the United States would not side with any of the nations at war in Europe following the French Revolution
a)
Loose Constructionist
b)
Strict Constructionist
c)
National Debt
d)
Neutrality Proclamation
59.
A national bank chartered by Congress in 1791 to provide security for the US economy
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
60.
A group of people who organize to help elect government officials and influence government policies
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
61.
1794 A protest of small farmers in Pennsylvania against new taxes on whiskey
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
62.
1798 laws passed by a Federalist-dominated Congress aimed at protecting the government from treasonous ideas, actions, and people.
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
63.
1798-1799 Republican documents that argued that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
64.
___________________ became the first president of the U.S in 1789
a)
Adams
b)
Washington
c)
Hamilton
d)
Jefferson
65.
Washington established the first cabinet and established the first court system under the ________ Act of 1789
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judiciary
d)
Congressional
66.
He was the first Secretary of Treasure
a)
Adams
b)
Hamilton
c)
Washington
d)
Jefferson
67.
Hamilton created the first national _______ for taxes to be deposited.
a)
Loan department
b)
Savings Account
c)
Bank
d)
debt
68.
Hamilton's financial plan was accepted except for _________?
a)
tariff
b)
bank
c)
all state and federal debt
d)
whiskey tax
69.
Western Farmers rebelled against a _______on whiskey?
a)
debt
b)
loan
c)
tax
d)
bet
70.
The Whiskey Rebellion collapsed when Washington and Hamilton used the force of the Federal government? This act was considered an act of ?
a)
salutory neglect
b)
weak government
c)
Civil Disobedience
71.
Jefferson and Madison disagreed with Hamilton's financial plan giving rise to political parties-
a)
Whigs and Democrats
b)
Democrats and Republicans
c)
Federalist and Democratic Republicans
d)
Federalist and Antifederalist
72.
In Washington's Farewell address he warned against?
a)
not going to war
b)
political parties and wanted the country to remain neutral from foreign affairs
c)
elections and voting
d)
limited government
73.
The XYZ affair involved?
a)
violation of the 1st amendment
b)
kidnapping
c)
impressment and a bribe
d)
James Madison
74.
Under John Adams the Alien and Sedition Acts prohibited?
a)
threatening the government and illegal immigration
b)
exercising the 1st amendment
c)
due process
d)
states rights
75.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions criticizing what Federalist policy?
a)
Sugar Act
b)
Judiciary Act
c)
Alien and Sedition Act
d)
Stamp Act
76.
Can a State law nullify ( cancel) a Federal Law?
a)
True
b)
False
77.
Thomas Jefferson bought this territory in 1803?
a)
Michigan
b)
Texas
c)
Louisiana
d)
Northwest Territory
78.
The Embargo Act
a)
helped the country
b)
allowed shipping with Spain
c)
prohibited shipping with Europe
79.
This Act created the first court system
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judiciary
d)
Senate
80.
Judicial Review was established by this court case?
a)
Jefferson v. Washington
b)
David v. Goliath
c)
Marbury v. Madison(1803)
d)
McCullough v. Maryland
81.
Which president gets the blame for the Alien and Sedition Acts?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Monroe
82.
Who shot Alexander Hamilton?
a)
Aaron Burr
b)
Henry David Thoreau
c)
John Marshall
d)
Thomas Jefferson
83.
Which president purchased the Louisiana Territory?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Madison
84.
Which president told Europe to stay out of the Western Hemisphere?
a)
Adams
b)
Jefferson
c)
Madison
d)
Monroe
85.
Which president presided over the Era of Good Feelings?
a)
Washington
b)
Madison
c)
Monroe
d)
Jefferson
86.
Which president was in charge during the War of 1812?
a)
Madison
b)
Monroe
c)
Adams
d)
Jefferson
87.
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during most of the Early Republic period?
a)
John Adams
b)
John Quincy Adams
c)
John Marshall
d)
John Jay
88.
What power did the Supreme Court give itself in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
a)
federalism
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
necessary and proper clause
d)
judicial review
89.
Which two cabinet members started the first US political parties?
a)
Henry Knox and John Jay
b)
John Marshall and John Adams
c)
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison and Aaron Burr
90.
What does nullify mean?
a)
make more important
b)
ratify, approve
c)
refuse to implement, ignore
d)
rewrite, improve
91.
What battle during the War of 1812 was fought even though the war was over?
a)
Battle of Trenton
b)
Battle of New Orleans
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
Battle of Paoli
92.
What was the nickname of the politicians (people who make laws) who wanted to declare war on Great Britain in 1812?
a)
War Robins
b)
War Eagles
c)
War Hawks
d)
War Pigeons
93.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
a)
Francis Scott Kay
b)
Francis Scott Kane
c)
Francis Scott Key
d)
Francis Scott Keen
94.
What is the defintion of IMPRESSMENT?
a)
British capturing American sailors
b)
Showing off to the person next to you
c)
Forcing Native Americans west of the Mississippi
d)
British giving guns and ammunition to Native Americans
95.
Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Ghent
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
96.
Who was Tecumseh?
a)
Cherokee Leader- united Native Americans against the white settlers
b)
Shawnee Leader- united Native Americans against the white settlers
c)
A member of congress who favored war with Britain
d)
A member of Congress who was against the war with Britain
97.
What was written at Fort McHenry?
a)
The Pledge of Allegiance
b)
The Star-Spangled Banner
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Treaty of Paris
98.
_____________ is when a country stops trade with another country as
a)
impressment
b)
embargo
c)
neutrality
d)
violation
99.
Who became a famous general after the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Andrew Johnson
c)
James Madison
d)
Andrew Jackson
100.
In 1814, the British burned buildings in which city?
a)
Boston
b)
Philadelphia
c)
Washington, D.C.
d)
Chicago
101.
Who was the US President during the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
James Madison
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
102.
How did the Native Americans try to stop the westward expansion of the Americans?
a)
Lather trails with molasses
b)
Get weapons and supplies from Great Britain
c)
Cut off trade to America
d)
Invade NYC
103.
All male citizens have the right to vote regardless of race. Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
3rd
c)
26th
d)
14th
104.
Free Speech is found in which Amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
105.
The right to a fair trial is found in which Amendment?
a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
Seventh Amendment
106.
The idea that soldiers kick you out and live in your house is called:
a)
Militia
b)
Assembly
c)
Quartering
d)
Due Process
107.
The freedom of religion is found in Amendment 2
a)
True
b)
False
108.
The right to privacy is part of which Amendment?
a)
Amendment Three
b)
Amendment Four
c)
Amendment Five
d)
Amendment Seven
109.
Amendment Five says you need a warrant or probable cause to execute search and __________.
a)
Saviors
b)
Sharing
c)
Seizures
d)
Slavery
110.
The rights to ask the government to change a law is found in which amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Third Amendment
c)
Five Amendment
d)
Seven
111.
Offices usually need a _______ to search you or your property
a)
Baton
b)
Firearm
c)
Warrant
d)
Bible
112.
The Rights to assembly and petition are in the Fourth Amendment
a)
True
b)
False
113.
The Second Amendment's "Right to bear arms" means you can kill a bear and put its arms on the wall.
a)
True
b)
False
114.
Amendment 8 prevents cruel and unusual punishments
a)
True
b)
False
115.
Shared Rights (Amendment Nine) says people have more rights than what is listed in the Bill of Rights
a)
True
b)
False
116.
Due process and the right to an attorney are rights usually found in which Amendment?
a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
Seventh Amendment
117.
Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
118.
Which amendment gives you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
119.
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
120.
Protecting the rights and freedoms of American citizens is _________________.
a)
the purpose of the 1st amendment
b)
the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
c)
the purpose of the 10th amendment
d)
the purpose of the Bill of Rights
121.
What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?
a)
no illegal search and seizure
b)
the right for cops to come into your house unnannounced
c)
no illegal gambling in your house
d)
no illegal cruel and unusual punishments
122.
Which of the following is an example of the 1st amendment in real life?
a)
Turning away soldiers who try to live in your home during a time of war.
b)
Having a trial with a jury
c)
Reading a newspaper article which presents two sides of a issue
d)
Protesting an issue with violent behavior
123.
What does the word "amend" mean?
a)
add to
b)
change
c)
make better
d)
make worse
124.
Can the US Constitution be changed?
a)
Yes
b)
No
125.
The First 10 Amendments are referred to as
a)
The Super 10
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Rights and Responsibilities
d)
People's Rights
126.
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances
a)
Amendment 3
b)
Amendment 1
c)
Amendment 7
d)
Amendment 5
127.
Guarantees the right of the people to bear arms and to maintain a well-regulated militia
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 6
c)
Amendment 2
d)
Amendment 3
128.
Guarantees the rights of people accused of a crime to due process of law including the right not to incriminate oneself or to be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)
a)
Amendment 5
b)
Amendment 6
c)
Amendment 4
d)
Amendment 8
129.
This amendment requires that police officers obtain a search warrant before they search a home for evidence when investigating a crime.
a)
6th
b)
5th
c)
4th
d)
15th
130.
The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicansim
c)
Federalism
d)
Self-government
131.
What is the principle of republicanism?
a)
Government should be split into three branches.
b)
The people create the government.
c)
The power of government should be limited.
d)
The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.
132.
Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?
a)
Elected officials and appointed officials.
b)
State government and federal government.
c)
Executive and Legislative branches.
d)
People and government.
133.
Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?
a)
Self-government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited government
134.
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
a)
To protect the idea of federalism.
b)
To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
c)
To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.
135.
Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--
a)
People elect their political representatives.
b)
people are the source of the government's power.
c)
power is divided between national and state government.
136.
The Federal government is also known as?
a)
Limited government
b)
Main Governemnt
c)
National Government
d)
Official government
137.
People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
138.
The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?
a)
separation of power
b)
federalism
139.
When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...
a)
limited government
b)
checks and balances
140.
The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches
a)
Checks & Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Popular Soveriegnty
141.
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
142.
The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks & Balances
143.
A government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
144.
This idea calls for the people to exercise or delegate their power by electing or voting for their political representation
a)
Republicanism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
145.
This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law
a)
Limited Government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Individual Rights
146.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
147.
a)
Republicanism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
148.
What are the 3 Branches of government?
a)
Freedom of Speech, Petition, Religion, Press, Assembly
b)
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
c)
Executive, Republic, School
d)
Cruel and Unusual Punishments
149.
What does the Legislative Branch do?
a)
Congress- it makes the laws
b)
The President- carries out the laws
c)
Supreme Court it interprets the laws
150.
What does the Judicial Branch do?
a)
Congress- it makes the laws
b)
The President- carries out the laws
c)
Supreme Court it interprets the laws
151.
What does the Executive Branch do?
a)
Congress- it makes the laws
b)
The President- carries out the laws
c)
Supreme Court it interprets the laws
152.
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
153.
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Individual Rights
154.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Federalism
155.
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited Government
156.
What is republicanism?
a)
There are three branches of government.
b)
The state and national government share power.
c)
The people are in charge.
d)
The people vote for their leaders, who then represent the people.
157.
What is "checks and balances?"
a)
Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.
b)
The people elect their leaders.
c)
The people are in charge.
d)
The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)
158.
What is federalism?
a)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.
b)
The people have individual rights.
c)
There are three branches of government.
d)
The state and national government share power.
159.
Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?
a)
The people vote for their leaders.
b)
The people are in charge.
c)
There are three branches of government.
d)
The people have individual rights. (bill of rights)
160.
What is popular sovereignty?
a)
"The people rule."
b)
There are three branches of government.
c)
There are two houses in the legislature.
d)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.
161.
What specifically gives individual rights to the people?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Constitution
d)
Articles of Confederation
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