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Worksheets3rd Six Weeks CBA Review Homework
Total questions: 131
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Free Speech is found in which Amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
2.
The right to a fair trial is found in which Amendment?
a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
Seventh Amendment
3.
The idea that soldiers kick you out and live in your house is called:
a)
Militia
b)
Assembly
c)
Quartering
d)
Due Process
4.
The freedom of religion is found in Amendment 2
a)
True
b)
False
5.
The right to privacy is part of which Amendment?
a)
Amendment Three
b)
Amendment Four
c)
Amendment Five
d)
Amendment Seven
6.
Amendment Five says you need a warrant or probable cause to execute search and __________.
a)
Saviors
b)
Sharing
c)
Seizures
d)
Slavery
7.
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
8.
Offices usually need a _______ to search you or your property
a)
Baton
b)
Firearm
c)
Warrant
d)
Bible
9.
The Rights to assembly and petition are in the Fourth Amendment
a)
True
b)
False
10.
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
11.
Amendment 8 prevents cruel and unusual punishments
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Shared Rights (Amendment Nine) says people have more rights than what is listed in the Bill of Rights
a)
True
b)
False
13.
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
14.
This amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
a)
1st
b)
4th
c)
9th
d)
10th
15.
This amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
5th
d)
6th
16.
This amendment asserts that powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states.
a)
2nd
b)
8th
c)
9th
d)
10th
17.
This amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
a)
2nd
b)
3rd
c)
4th
d)
7th
18.
This amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
a)
3rd
b)
5th
c)
7th
d)
8th
19.
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
a)
6th
b)
7th
c)
9th
d)
10th
20.
This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination, right to remain silent and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice.
a)
3rd
b)
6th
c)
10th
d)
5th
21.
Which amendment allows a reporter to report the news?
a)
2nd amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
22.
Which does NOT apply to the 1st amendment?
a)
press
b)
peace
c)
petition
d)
speech
23.
States that powers not given to the Federal government or denied to the States, are powers reserved for the States (people).
a)
10th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
24.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
25.
James Madison is known as "The Father of the ..."
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Ten Commandments
26.
What was the reason from adding the Bill of Rights?
a)
to end the American Revolution
b)
to equalize individual rights
c)
to protect individual rights
d)
to protect the Federalists
27.
No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant
a)
1st amendment
b)
5th amendment
c)
4th amendment
d)
8th amendment
28.
What is the meaning for "amend"?
a)
Approve
b)
Change or Add
c)
Agreement
d)
Assembly
29.
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
30.
Which amendment allows you to remain silent when arrested?
a)
1st amendment
b)
2nd amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
5th amendment
31.
What is the only way that amendments have been added to the Constitution (after the Bill of Rights)?
a)
2/3 of both houses of Congress approve and then President signs
b)
2/3 of both houses call a Constitutional Convention and create amendments
c)
2/3 of both houses of Congress approve, 3/4 states approve, and President signs
d)
2/3 of both houses of Congress approve, 3/5 states approve, and President vetoes
32.
Congress is allowed to pass a law if _______ of Congress agree even if a President vetoes a law.
a)
⅔
b)
½
c)
¾
33.
The first 10 Amendments are called ____
a)
Constitution
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Rules
34.
Who has the final authority to ratify any amendments Congress proposes?
a)
Government
b)
President
c)
Voters
d)
States
35.
Which of the following is necessary to propose a new amendment to the Constitution?
a)
approval by a popular vote held in every state
b)
approval by two thirds of the House and Senate
c)
approval by three quarters of the House and Senate
d)
approval by the legislatures in at least three fourths of the states
36.
How many states represented in Congress have to ratify an Amendment?
a)
3/4
b)
2/3
c)
4/5
d)
All
37.
What Article talks about The executive branch?
a)
I
b)
V
c)
II
d)
VI
38.
What Article talks about the Judiciary Branch
a)
I
b)
IV
c)
III
d)
V
39.
What Article talks about the Legislative Branch
a)
II
b)
I
c)
VI
d)
VII
40.
How many years did George Washington serve as president?
a)
8
b)
10
c)
4
41.
Which choice was part of Hamilton's plan to reduce reduce the national debt?
a)
STUCO bake sale
b)
Issuing stocks to citizens
c)
Scratch-off lottery tickets
d)
Protective Tariffs
42.
What was an effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
Farmers were paid more.
b)
The whiskey tax was repealed
c)
It proved our new government could enforce it's laws.
43.
Disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton over a national bank and how much power the federal government should have led to...
a)
the creation of the president's cabinet of advisors
b)
George Washington's resignation as president
c)
the creation of the first political parties
d)
war with France
44.
Washington's Secretary of the Treasury; proposed to create a national bank
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
John Jay
d)
John Adams
45.
Legislation passed by Congress that created the federal court system
a)
Emancipation Proclamation
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Northwest Ordinance
d)
Judiciary Act of 1789
46.
What were the first 2 political parties in the U.S. called?
a)
Democratic-Republicans & Federalists
b)
Democrats & Republicans
c)
Federalists & Anti-Federalists
d)
War Hawks & Federalists
47.
As part of G. Washington's foreign policy, he stated that America would stay out of European conflicts and not choose sides. Which event of his presidency is this referring to?
a)
Farewell Address
b)
Proclamation of Neutrality
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
48.
What did the Federalist Party want?
a)
Wanted a strong national government
b)
Wanted a weak government
c)
Wanted to elect Donald Trump
d)
Wanted to elect Hillary Clinton
49.
With the approval from George Washington, Alexander Hamilton financial plan created a National Bank to help with...
a)
the nation's debt from the American Revolution
b)
helping poor people to become rich
50.
George Washington set many precedents and shared them in his farewell address. Examples are: stay neutral, don't get involved with foreign affairs, don't have political parties, don't serve more than 2 terms, etc. What is a precedent?
a)
advice, recommendations, examples, etc.
b)
rules
c)
laws you must obey
d)
law and order
51.
Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793 to keep the United States out of the war between what two countries?
a)
Britain and Spain
b)
France and Spain
c)
Britain and France
d)
Russia and Austria
52.
In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against which of the following?
a)
Forming alliances with other countries
b)
Angering Native Americans
c)
Going to war with Spain
d)
Electing Thomas Jefferson
53.
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things. What were they?
a)
political parties and native americans
b)
permanent alliances & native americans
c)
political parties and permanent alliances
d)
native americans and the national bank
54.
In both Shays' Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion, citizens challenged the authority of the government and laws. But, how were these events different?
a)
Shay's rebellion proved the strength of the Articles of Confederation
b)
The Whiskey Rebellion proved the Articles to be too weak
c)
The Whiskey Rebellion proved the strength of the executive and the new govt. to enforce laws
d)
Shays' rebellion proved the Constitution to be too weak to enforce laws.
55.
Which of the following did the Sedition Act make illegal?
a)
To organize protests
b)
To falsely criticize the government
c)
To print factual information about the government
d)
The sponsorship of immigrants to America
56.
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?
a)
To silence Democratic-Republican opposition
b)
To promote immigration to the US
c)
To end immigration to the US
d)
To improve conditions for immigrants to the US
57.
Who became Vice-President after coming in second in 1796?
a)
John Adams
b)
George Washington
c)
Henry Knox
d)
Thomas Jefferson
58.
a person who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living
a)
alien
b)
sedition
c)
senator
d)
citizen
59.
This law made it possible for the President to kick immigrants out of the country.
a)
Alien Act
b)
Sedition Act
c)
Neutrality Act
d)
Jay's Treaty
60.
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the government
a)
alien
b)
sedition
c)
amendment
d)
freedom of expression
61.
forcing sailors off their boats to work or be soldiers for another country (on their boats)
a)
impressment
b)
sedition
c)
embargo
d)
piracy
62.
What was an important outcome of the XYZ Affair?
a)
The US added the state of Louisiana.
b)
Th US gained control of West Indies.
c)
The US won a war with France.
d)
Congress approves bill to build war ships and US Navy is formed
63.
What was the XYZ Affair?
a)
Thomas Jefferson having a relationship with one of his slaves.
b)
A meeting with foreign nations to agree on an alphabet.
c)
A 1797 incident in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats
d)
A dishonest Spelling Bee John Adams won in grammar school
64.
What was the code name for the three French agents that demanded a bribe from the US representatives?
a)
X,Y and Z
b)
A,B and C
c)
Marshall, Pinckney and Gerry
d)
Alien, Sedition and Naturalization
65.
the declarations passed in 1798 and 1799 that claimed that each state has the right to decide whether a federal law is constitutional
a)
XYZ Affair
b)
states' rights
c)
Kentucky and Virginia resolutions
d)
frigate
66.
What happened to American ships when they were traveling to Europe?
a)
They were being attacked by the French
b)
They were being eaten by the lochness monster
c)
John Paul Jones was having a naval war
d)
Americans were trading fur with foreign countries
67.
Though President John Adams would not declare war on France for seizing American ships, he did
a)
pay bribes to French officials
b)
strengthen the navy by building frigates
c)
manage to keep the fractured Federalist party united
d)
convince Alexander Hamilton of the need for diplomacy
68.
Why did Jefferson oppose the Sedition Act?
a)
He thought it violated freedom of speech.
b)
He felt that he was a target of the act.
c)
He saw opposition as a way to win election.
d)
He saw opposition as a way to promote states' rights.
69.
a 1797 French attempt to demand a bribe of money from the United States before discussing French seizure of neutral American ships.
a)
states' rights
b)
nullify
c)
sedition
d)
XYZ Affair
70.
The Federalist-supported laws created in 1798 that permitted the President to expel foreigners, made it harder for immigrants to become citizens, and allowed for citizens to be fined or jailed if they criticized the government or its official
a)
states' rights
b)
frigate
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
sedition
71.
to cancel
a)
frigate
b)
nullify
c)
XYZ Affair
d)
sedition
72.
Marbury v. Madison established the idea of
a)
judicial review
b)
an embargo
c)
impressment
d)
nationalism
73.
The power of the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional is called
a)
judicial review
b)
jurisdiction
c)
authority of the courts
d)
an embargo
74.
The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from which foreign country?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Germany
75.
Appointed the Midnight Judges
a)
Jefferson
b)
Adams
c)
Madison
d)
Washington
76.
Which of the following established that the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review?
a)
The Louisiana Purchase
b)
Marbury vs Madison
c)
The Whiskey Rebellion
d)
The Alien and Sedition Acts
77.
Judicial Review is the process by which
a)
the Supreme Court can veto a bill.
b)
Congress can override a veto.
c)
the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional
d)
the states can nullify an act passed by Congress.
78.
Which President is credited with the La Purchase?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
79.
Review: Which war was known as the second war for independence for America?
a)
Revolutionary War
b)
French Revolution
c)
Quasi War
d)
War of 1812
80.
Thomas Jefferson was the _______ President of the United States.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
81.
What political position did Thomas Jefferson hold during George Washington’s first cabinet?
a)
Secretary of War
b)
Secretary of Treasury
c)
Secretary to Mr. Almasi
d)
Secretary of State
82.
Who was Jefferson's chief rival in the Washington administration?
a)
Henry Knox
b)
James Madison
c)
James Monroe
d)
Alexander Hamilton
83.
What landmark U.S. Supreme Court case came out of the midnight judges controversy?
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Miranda v. Arizona
d)
Bush v. Gore
84.
What legal principle was established in the previous case’s landmark decision?
a)
Writ of habeaus corpus
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Judicial review
d)
Executive Order
85.
What crucial Mississippi River port city did Jefferson stake his fortunes on?
a)
Little Rock
b)
Minneapolis
c)
St. Louis
d)
New Orleans
86.
What large piece of land did Thomas Jefferson buy from France?
a)
Gadsen Purchase
b)
Texas Territory
c)
Louisana Purchase
d)
Northwest Territory
87.
Who ruled France during Jefferson's presidency?
a)
Mr. Miller
b)
Napoleon Bonaparte
c)
Napoleon Dynamite
d)
King Louis
88.
For how much did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
a)
5 million
b)
10 million
c)
15 million
d)
50 million
89.
Jefferson had reservations about buying Louisiana because
a)
We was a strict interpreter of the Constitution
b)
We was a loose interpreter of the
90.
Which two adventurers were sent to explore the Louisiana Territory?
a)
Lewis and James
b)
Lewis and Louis
c)
Lewis and Carl
d)
Lewis and Clark
91.
Which Shoshone helped the exploration of the Louisiana Territory continue by interpreting and getting horses?
a)
Mrs. VandeSchraaf
b)
Sacagawea
c)
Savannah
d)
Samantha
92.
In 1803, Jefferson purchased this tract of land from France for 15 million dollars, doubling the size of the United States
a)
Ohio Territory
b)
Louisiana Territory
c)
Oregon Territory
d)
Texas
93.
Which of these is true of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
It cut the size of the land area of US in half.
b)
It doubled the size of the land area of US.
c)
It doubled the size of the state of Georgia.
d)
It cut the population of the US. in half.
94.
Which body of water forms the eastern border of the Louisiana Territory from the eastern part of the country that the US already owned?
a)
Oregon River
b)
Mississippi River
c)
Missouri River
d)
Tennessee River
95.
Who did the British enlist to help them fights against the Americans?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
Native Americans
d)
Canadians
96.
Great Britain burned down what important American landmark in the War of 1812?
a)
The White House
b)
the Pentagon
c)
The Lincoln Memorial
d)
Fort McHenry
97.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
a)
James Marshall
b)
Francis Scott Key
c)
James Madison
d)
Beethoven
98.
Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Versailles
c)
Treaty of Ghent
d)
Treaty of Toronto
99.
Which of the following was an important effect of the War of 1812?
a)
American Military strengthened
b)
American Nationalism Grew
c)
American economy became more self sufficient
d)
All of the above
100.
When James Madison took office as President, the nation was in the middle of an embargo crisis. What is an embargo?
a)
prohibiting trade with other countries
b)
a tax on imports
c)
a tax on exports
d)
an income tax
101.
What did Jefferson and Madison hope to accomplish with the Embargo Act?
a)
War with Great Britain
b)
War with France
c)
Hurt Britain but avoid war
d)
Hurt France but avoid war
102.
What did the War Hawks pressure President Madison to do?
a)
Declare war against France
b)
Declare war against Spain
c)
Avoid war at all costs
d)
Declare war on Great Britain
103.
Two prominent or leading War Hawks were
a)
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
b)
George Washington and John Adams
c)
Henry Clay and John Calhoun
d)
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
104.
Which of the following is not a cause of the War of 1812?
a)
British attempts to restrict U.S. trade
b)
French interference with American trade
c)
the Royal Navy’s impressment of American seamen
d)
America’s desire to expand its territory
105.
Why did Tecumseh and other Native Americans believe that the British were needed in the Northwest Territory?
a)
to prevent Americans from pushing the natives off of their land
b)
to defeat the French in the area
c)
Native Americans wished to continue their fur trade in the area
d)
to promote the political skill of the Native Americans
106.
Who became a hero at the Battle of New Orleans?
a)
James Madison
b)
James Monroe
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
John Quincy Adams
107.
What contributed to domestic industrial growth and manufacturing in the U.S. after the war?
a)
A severe decrease in farming
b)
Disruption in Atlantic trade
c)
France gave us new inventions
d)
The Louisiana Purchase
108.
What group of Americans wanted war with Britain?
a)
War Hawks
b)
Swamp Foxes
c)
Mercenaries
d)
Patriots
109.
What war took place during Madison's presidency?
a)
French and Indian War
b)
American Revolution
c)
US Civil War
d)
War of 1812
110.
One economic effect of the War of 1812 was -
a)
American manufacturing increased
b)
American manufacturing decreased
c)
British imports increased
d)
British exports increased
111.
One way the War of 1812 effected industry in the Northeastern US was -
a)
Americans bought more American-made goods as a result of the embargo
b)
The US relied heavily on goods made in other countries
c)
The war caused a decline in American made goods
d)
The war caused Americans to ration their products
112.
How did the disruption in Atlantic shipping prior to and during the War of 1812 significantly affect the U.S economy?
a)
Imports of raw materials increased in the Northeast.
b)
Americans emigrated to Europe to find manufacturing jobs.
c)
Cotton sales from southern states to Europe increased.
d)
American industries expanded to provide replacements for foreign goods.
113.
The Star Spangled Banner is America's.
a)
anthem
b)
frontier
c)
industry
d)
hardest song to sing
114.
This person wanted to unite Indian tribes to stop U.S. settlers.
a)
Thomas Gage
b)
Little Turtle
c)
Tecumseh
d)
Big Foot
115.
What was the name of the foreign policy James Monroe created?
a)
Monroe Dynasty
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Monroe Empire
d)
Monroe Presidency
116.
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
117.
What treaty was signed during his presidency?
a)
California purchase treaty
b)
Canada purchase treaty
c)
New Jersey purchase treaty
d)
Florida purchase treaty
118.
what document said the US would take action against any people from Europe if they interfered in the Western Hemisphere
a)
monroe doctrine
b)
treaty of Ghent
c)
missouri compromise
119.
what is nationalism
a)
feeling of invisibility
b)
feeling of patriotism
c)
feeling of genetic superiority
120.
In the Monroe Doctrine it said that any European country trying to make a new colony in the Americas was a __________.
a)
welcome addition to South America
b)
threat to the U.S.
c)
a cause for a rebellion
121.
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
122.
What did the Monroe Doctrine state about European colonies that already existed in the Americas?
a)
The U. S. would help the people of those colonies to rebel
b)
The U. S. would not interfere with colonies that already existed
c)
The U.S. would attack
123.
What did the supreme court rule in MuCulloch vs. Maryland?
a)
States can interfere with federal institutions.
b)
States have no right to interfere with federal institutions.
124.
The Monroe Doctrine stated _____.
a)
The Europeans could come to the Americas to colonize.
b)
That the US would not interfere with European colonies as long as Europe left independent nations alone.
c)
That the US was going to take over all European colonies.
125.
What was the main purpose of the of the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Limit European influence in the Americas
b)
Stake a claim to Mexican territory
c)
Establish full control over Canada
d)
Establish control over Europe
126.
James Monroe oversaw the era of what
a)
Good Times
b)
Good Money
c)
Good Feelings
d)
YOLO
127.
What is Cookie Monster's favorite kind of cookie?
a)
Chocolate Chip
b)
Oatmeal
c)
Sugar cookies
d)
Snickerdoodles
128.
Which of the following describes the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
James Monroe became a doctor
b)
Monroe aligned with France
c)
Madison formally declared neutrality
d)
James Monroe prohibited Europe from colonizing in the Americas
129.
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
130.
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.
131.
The US received what territory from the Adams-Onis Treaty?
a)
Texas
b)
Missouri
c)
Alabama
d)
Florida
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