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US HISTORY

Total questions: 162

Worksheet time: 2hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In 1620, the Mayflower Compact was created to promote ________________ within Plymouth.
a)
a representative assembly
b)
peace and harmony
c)
self-expression
d)
self-government
2.
One motivation for England's exploration in the New World was _________________.
a)
to find new species of plants and animals
b)
profit
c)
to find a cure for new diseases
d)
to claim Florida
3.
The colony started by The Virginia Company of London, was saved by ___________________.
a)
cotton
b)
tobacco
c)
Squanto
d)
mercantilism
4.
Representative government developed in the colonies because ________________.
a)
they were far away from England, making them independent
b)
of mercantilism
c)
of The Starving Time
d)
of The Mayflower Compact
5.
1607
a)
Plymouth
b)
Roanoke
c)
Jamestown
d)
Massachusetts Bay Colony
6.
Plymouth was established for _________________ reasons.
a)
political
b)
geographic
c)
economic
d)
social
7.
The  ________________ has thin, rocky soil.
a)
New England Colonies
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
Southern Colonies
8.
 Maryland was a refuge for _______________________.
a)
Puritans
b)
Quakers
c)
Catholics
d)
Pickle Rick
9.
_______- many European countries benefitted from the natural resources taken from its colonies.
a)
mermaidism
b)
mercenaries
c)
mercurial
d)
mercantilism
10.

Where did the Pilgrims land in 1620?

a)

Jamestown

b)

Plymouth Rock

c)

Philadelphia

d)

England

11.

In which 13 colonies were the towns of Boston, Salem and Plymouth located?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

Maryland

c)

Virginia

d)

New York

12.

This country explored the new world looking for fur

a)

England

b)

Spain

c)

France

d)

Portugal

13.
Why did the Pilgrims leave Europe?
a)
They wanted to get rich.
b)
They were looking for a Northwestern Passage to India.
c)
They wanted freedom of religion.
d)
All of the above
14.

What continent do Spain, France, and England (Britain) belong to?

a)

Europe

b)

South America

c)

Australia

d)

Asia

15.

The Northwest Passage was a route explorers hoped to find to:

a)

get to India and China across the top of Canada

b)

find gold and riches

c)

find underwater treasures

d)

get around South America faster

16.
Which European country controlled this portion of North America?
a)
Spain
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Portugal
17.

REASONS FOR EUROPEAN EXPLORATION


  1. To find new sea routes to India and China
  2. To fin gold, silver, and other treasure
  3. ________________________________________ ?
a)

to spread democratic ideas

b)

to improve efficiency in manufacturing

c)

to locate potential military allies

d)

to claim new territory

18.

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

a)

Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stock holders

b)

Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold

c)

both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

d)

Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while James town was founded for commercial profit

19.

Puritans established Massachusetts to established...

a)

claim land

b)

religious freedom

c)

make profits

d)

enslave people

20.
When did Columbus reach the New World?
a)
1492
b)
1493
c)
1997
d)
1491
21.
The first permanent English settlement in North America was
a)
Werowocomoco
b)
Yorktown
c)
Richmond
d)
Jamestown
22.
The most profitable agricultural product in the Virginia colony was
a)
lumber
b)
peanuts
c)
corn
d)
tobacco
23.
Which colony was established last?
a)
Georgia
b)
Virginia
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Rhode Island
24.
Which of the following colonial groups does not belong?
a)
New England Colonies
b)
Southern Colonies
c)
Middle Colonies
d)
Atlantic Colonies
25.
Many of the 13 original colonies border which ocean?
a)
The Pacific
b)
The Indian
c)
The Atlantic
d)
The Arctic
26.
Which country is considered to be the "Mother Country" of the 13 original colonies?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Italy
d)
Germany
27.
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland are part of which colonies?
a)
New England
b)
Middle 
c)
Southern
28.
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire are part of which colonies?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
29.
Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are part of which colonies?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
30.
The leader of the Puritan Colony of Massachusetts was ___________
a)
James Oglethorpe
b)
John Smith
c)
John Winthrop
31.
The leader of the Middle Colony of Pennsylvania was _____________
a)
William Penn
b)
William Bradford
c)
Samoset
32.
The leader of the Southern Colony of Georgia was ______________
a)
King George
b)
John Wintrop
c)
James Oglethorpe
33.
The first group of people to settle in Pennsylvania ___________________
a)
Debtors
b)
Puritans
c)
Catholics
d)
Quakers
34.
The main group of people that first settled in Georgia was _____________
a)
Debtors
b)
Puritans
c)
Catholics
d)
Quakers
35.
What city was William Penn's colony settled?  Also known as the "City of Brotherly Love".
a)
Boston
b)
Philadelphia
c)
Savannah
d)
New York
36.
The Puritans believed in free _____________ for all children.
a)
Religion
b)
Food
c)
Education
d)
Farms
37.
Georgia's plantation required many workers because they were so big.  These workers were called ________________
a)
Indentured servants
b)
Slaves
c)
Nascar Drivers
38.
Where did Georgia's workers come from?
a)
Europe
b)
Massachusetts
c)
Africa
39.
Which colonies was known for indigo, tobacco, rice, and cotton?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
40.
Which colonies were known for growing corn, wheat, and oats?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
41.
Which colonies were known for their lumber and ship building?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
42.
What were the three G's that motivated most people to come to the "new world"?
a)
Gold, God, and Glory
b)
Gifts, Gadgets, and Generosity
c)
Gratitude, Guidance, and Goodwill
d)
Goodness, Grace, and Growth
43.

Which of the following was the first example of an assembly of legislators?

a)

Fundamental Order of Connecticut

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Virginia House of Burgesses

44.

The distance from Great Britain led to

a)

the development of self-government

b)

establishing a king for each colony

c)

increased shipbuilding for travel

d)

Parliament establishing new religious traditions in Great Britain

45.

Great Britain followed an unofficial policy of "salutary neglect" when dealing with American colonies, because the distance from Great Britain to the colonies was extreme. This meant Parliament didn't get involved with colonial problems.


How did "salutary neglect" affect the growth of representative government?

a)

Colonists asked for representation in Parliament

b)

Colonists established self-government and set up local assemblies.

c)

Great Britain created stricter laws in the colonies

d)

Great Britain encouraged colonists to seek religious freedom.

46.

The Mayflower Compact was important in the development of representative government because the document --

a)

increased the freedoms of the first colonists

b)

extended freedom to members of all religions

c)

granted voting rights to women

d)

established self-government in the British colonies

47.
Which of these documents did NOT inspire the building of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
English Bill of Rights
d)
Maryland Toleration Act
48.
What was the goal of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
a)
Boost the popularity of the current party in power
b)
Take power away from the opposing party
c)
Stop the increase in immigrants from Florida
d)
Stop people from writing bad letters about government officials
49.
Think about Shay's Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion. What was the big difference between these two events?
a)
One of the rebellions was based on taxes while the other was based on corrupt court systems.
b)
One rebellion was led by a farmer and the other was led by a businessman.
c)
The government had a standing army to combat one and not to combat the other.
d)
The government punished the leaders of one with long prison sentences, but not the other.
50.
Which major political party supported the National Bank?
a)
The Federalists
b)
The Republican-Democrats
c)
The Democrats
d)
The Wig Party
51.
The branch that determines the constitutionality of a law would be the...
a)
The Legislative Branch (House of Representatives)
b)
The Judicial Branch
c)
The Executive Branch
d)
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
52.
If you're an average citizen, which party would most likely support your run for public office?
a)
The Federalists
b)
The Democratic Republicans
53.
Washington gave us two pieces of advice in his Farewell Speech. Which of these is included?
a)
Avoid political parties
b)
Police our neighboring countries
c)
Keep taxes very low
d)
Give voting rights to all men and wo
54.
What issue was solved by the 3/5ths Compromise?
a)
How to add the Northwest Territory
b)
Who would become the first president
c)
How many representatives each state would have
d)
How to count slaves towards the population
55.
Which of the following does not fall under the 1st Amendment?
a)
The right to assembly
b)
The right to no warrant-less searches
c)
The right to free speech
d)
The right to free speech
56.
Which president sent U.S. diplomats for the XYZ Affair?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Samuel Adams
d)
John Adams
57.
The branch of government that can veto laws and pardon people would be the...
a)
Legislative Branch (House of Representatives)
b)
The Judicial Branch
c)
The Executive Branch
d)
The Legislative Branch (The Senate)
58.

Which document states that all people have the rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness?

a)

Declaration of Independance

b)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

c)

Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

d)

The Mayflower Compact

59.
Who earned the title Father of Our Country?
a)
James Madison
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Mason
60.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
George Mason
b)
James Madison
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
61.
Who kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention and believed in the importance of having a U.S. Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
James Madison
c)
George Mason
d)
Thomas Jefferson
62.
Who provided strong leadership for the young country and was a model of leadership for future presidents?
a)
George Mason
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Washington
d)
James Madison
63.
Which document expressed reasons for colonial independence from Great Britain?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
c)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
64.
What do we call the United States plan for government?
a)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
d)
Declaration of Independence
65.
1st Amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
66.
2nd Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
67.
3rd Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
68.
4th Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
69.

5th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

70.

6th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

71.

7th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

72.

8th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

73.
9th Amendment 
a)
Electoral College established
b)
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.
c)
The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named
d)
States sued in state courts
74.
10th Amendment 
a)
Electoral College established
b)
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.
c)
The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named
d)
States sued in state courts
75.

Thomas Jefferson’s reference to the natural rights of “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence was clearly inspired by the ideas of

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Baron de Montesquieu

d)

John Locke

76.

The Magna Carta is important for establishing which of the following?

a)

the principle of limited government

b)

the scientific discoveries of the Enlightenment

c)

the Virginia Company

d)

an agreement for governing the colony of Plymouth

77.
Who was president when the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
78.
Who was president when the two-party system emerged?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Monroe
79.
Which president bought Louisiana from France?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
80.
Who did Thomas Jefferson send to explore new land west of the Mississippi River?
a)
Lewis and Clark
b)
William and Clark
c)
Meriwether and Sacagawea
d)
Jefferson and Sacagawea
81.
James Madison was president during which war?
a)
The Second War of Independence
b)
The War of 1800
c)
The War of 1812
d)
The Civil War
82.
Who was the fourth president of the US?
a)
George Washington
b)
James Monroe
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
83.
Who wrote a doctrine warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere? 
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
d)
James Monroe
84.
Who was the third president of the United States?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
85.
Who was the fifth President of the United States?
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
d)
James Monroe
86.

How often do we vote for a new President?

a)

every two years

b)

every eight years

c)

every four years

d)

every five years

87.
What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?
a)
Colonists were banned from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
b)
Colonists were encouraged to begin settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
c)
The Proclamation ended the French and Indian War. 
d)
The Proclamation proclaimed independence for the American colonists. 
88.
In general, how did the colonists view the Proclamation of 1763?
a)
They felt that it supported their freedom and they supported it.
b)
They felt it was an infringement on their freedom of movement and were angry about it.
c)
They were not involved so it did not affect them.
d)
They supported it because they believed the King had the AUTHORITY to make this law.
89.
Which concern of the colonists led to the American Revolution?
a)
opposition to British tax policies
b)
Desire for greater religious freedom
c)
Fear of attacks by American Indians
d)
Increasing immigration from countries other than Britain
90.

Colonists protested the Stamp Act because they believed in what phrase?

a)

Live free or die

b)

All men are created equal

c)

Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

d)

No taxation without representation

91.
In response to the Tea Act, the colonists threw tea from the British ships into the Boston Harbor.  This event is known as:
a)
Boston Tea Party
b)
Boston Riots
c)
Boston Massacre
d)
Boston Market
92.
Who was the King of Britain at the time of the Revolutionary War?
a)
King George III
b)
King George I
c)
King Henry IV
d)
King Henry VIII
93.
Why did the king begin to tax the colonists?
a)
He wanted more money to make England look better
b)
He needed money to pay off war debts from the French and Indian War
c)
He needed money to pay for Boston soldiers
d)
He hated the colonists' guts
94.
An angry crowd of workers surrounded a small group of British soldiers and were fired upon
a)
Boston Massacre
b)
Boston Rebellion
c)
Boston Treaty 
d)
Boston Tea Party
95.
Why could the colonists not move West of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian war?
a)
To avoid conflicts with the French 
b)
To avoid conflicts with the British
c)
To avoid conflicts with the Natives
d)
To avoid conflicts with the British
96.
How did the 1763 Treaty of Paris - which ended the French and Indian (Seven Year’s) War – help start the American Revolution? 
a)
Since the treaty reduced the French threat, the British wanted to reduce their military presence, but still get the colonies to pay for the war.
b)
The treaty led to an increase in British military presence in the colonies, including having colonists quarter soldiers in peace time.
c)
Once the treaty was signed, the colonies had more in common with France than with Great Britain.
d)
The treaty gave Great Britain access to more land and they began to completely ignore the original colonies.
97.
What was the significance of the pamphlet Common Sense? 
a)
It presented a convincing case for independence, using plain language.
b)
It counteracted the Great Awakening by arguing against religion.
c)
It clearly described how increased trade could benefit the colonies.
d)
It considered early arguments against using slave labor in America.
98.
Who wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense, arguing that the time had come for American independence? 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
John Locke
99.
What did the Townshend Acts bring about? 
a)
direct taxes on legal documents
b)
indirect taxes on imported goods such as lead, paint, and glass, etc.
c)
relief from taxes on tea
d)
the closing of Boston Harbor
100.

What did the Quartering Act say?

a)

British Soldiers could search your house without a cause to

b)

Colonists had to pay a tax on thier houses

c)

Colonists had to allow British Soldiers to stay in their homes

d)

British Soldiers could seize any house they wanted

101.
Samuel Adams is known for what part of the American Revolution?
a)
He fired the first shot at the Battles of Lexington and Concord
b)
He was the king of Great Britain during the American Revolution
c)
He was the leader of the Sons of Liberty
d)
He was a famous for the Boston Massacre engraving
102.
Which series of Acts punished the town of Boston for the Boston Tea Party
a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Quartering Acts
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Sugar Act
103.
The Tea Act did which of the following?
a)
Forced colonists to house troops
b)
Forced colonists to buy tea from a certain company and had a tax on tea also
c)
Taxed sugar, dye, coffee, and wine
d)
Punished the town of Boston for the Boston Tea Party
104.
Trained soldiers that were prepared to fire at a minutes notice were which of the following?
a)
Redcoats
b)
British soldiers
c)
Minutemen
d)
None of the above
105.
________ was famous for the quote "the British are coming" and the Boston Massacre engraving
a)
Paul Revere
b)
John Hancock
c)
Herbie Hancock
d)
Samuel Adams
106.
_______ forced colonists to provide housing, food, and supplies for British troops.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Quartering Act
d)
Boston Massacre
107.
__________ was a refusal to buy goods in protest.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Quartering Act
d)
Boycott
108.
Why did the King of Britain start taxing the colonists?
a)
he was bored
b)
he needed money after spending it on the French and Indian War
c)
he needed more money to support the colonists
d)
he needed more money for his family
109.
 Samuel Adams...
a)
wrote the Declaration of Independence
b)
was a member of Parliament
c)
was an explorer
d)
was a leader of the Boston Tea Party
110.
Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Rousseau
d)
Voltaire
111.

Locke and other Enlightenment followers believe that the purpose of government was to...

a)

Dictate ones life and ensure no freedoms

b)

To make laws and protect the peoples rights and freedoms

c)

To not exist at all

d)

Jail everyone who practiced freedom of speech

112.
The British don't treat us fairly!
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
113.
Give me liberty or give me death!
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
114.
No taxation without representation!
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
115.
I am against all taxes that King George has imposed upon us.
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
116.
Colonists are British subjects and should obey British law.
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
117.

I am known for defeating Cornwallis in the Battle of Yorktown.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

George Washington

d)

Paul Revere

118.

I am known for writing the Declaration of Independence.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

George Washington

d)

Paul Revere

119.

I was the first President of the United States.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

John Adams

d)

Paul Revere

120.

I stayed in England and acted on behalf of the colonists.

a)

George Washington

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Adams

121.

I was made a leader in the British army after betraying the colonies.

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Paul Revere

d)

Benedict Arnold

122.

Led to religious diversity

a)

The Second Great Awakening

b)

The First Great Awakening

c)

The Great Revival

d)

The Revival of 1754

123.

Established by settlers who wanted to escape persecution and worship freely.

a)

King George's palace

b)

Mexican Colonies

c)

British Colonies

d)

King George III Palace

124.

Agreement for self government

a)

The Constitutional Convention of 1836

b)

The Great Awakening

c)

Mayfest Compact

d)

Mayflower Compact

125.

Colonist war for independence from Britain.

a)

American Revolution

b)

Texas Revolution

c)

Mexican Revolution

d)

French and Indian War

126.

British oppression and goal of self government.

a)

Causes of the Civil War

b)

Causes of the American Revolution

c)

Causes of the French and Indian War

d)

The Boston Tea Party

127.

Shot heard around the world that started the War.

a)

Saratoga

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Yorktown

d)

Princeton

128.

The turning point of the Revolutionary War.

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Princeton

d)

Battle of Lexington

129.

Resulted in the victory for America

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Princeton

d)

Battle of Concord

130.

Ended the American Revolution and recognized the independence of the colonies.

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Treaty of France

c)

Treaty of Spain

d)

Treaty of England

131.

Colonist letter voicing their complaints and separation from Britain.

a)

Letter of Complaints

b)

Constitutional Convention

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Declaration of Independence-

132.

Original governing document of the U.S. Created so that congress could help states manage situations.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

US Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Federalist Papers

133.

It provided very little government control out of a fear of a strong central government.

a)

Articles of Confederation issue

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Constitution

d)

Constitution issues

134.

Written documents explaining a need to replace the Articles of Confederation with a Constitution that provides a strong central government.

a)

Federalist Papers

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

US Constitution

d)

Declaration of Independence

135.

People who did not support the idea of a stronger federal government.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Colonist

d)

Patriots

136.

How much power the federal government should hold vs how much power the states should hold.

a)

Federalist vs Anti-Federalist argument

b)

Patriots vs Redcoats arguments

c)

North vs South arguments

d)

East vs West arguments

137.

The governing document of the United States.

a)

US Constitution

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Federalist Papers

138.

Determined states will have equal representation in the senate, and seats in the House of Representatives will be based on the state’s population.

a)

The Great Compromise

b)

The Great Agreement

c)

The Great Communication

d)

The Great Awakening

139.

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Created to protect the rights of the U.S. citizens.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

US Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Federalist Papers

140.

The people hold the power by participating in elections.

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Popular Agreement

c)

Popular Decision

d)

Political Practice

141.

Counted three out of five slaves for representation and taxation.

a)

Three-Fifths Compromise

b)

Slave Agreement

c)

Two-Fifths Compromise

d)

The Great Compromise

142.
Interprets the law
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive 
c)
Judicial
143.
Enforces the law
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
144.
Makes the law
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
145.
Proposes federal budget
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
146.
Sentences those who break the law
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
147.
Recognizes foreign nations
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
148.
Approves treaties w/foreign nations
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
149.
Institutes impeachment proceedings
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
150.
Declare War
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive 
c)
Judicial
151.
Decides if laws are Constitutional
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
152.
Which branch of government contains the Supreme Court?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
153.
The Legislative Branch is made up of what two houses?
a)
Senate and Supreme Court
b)
House of Representatives and Senate
c)
President and Supreme Court
d)
House of Representatives and President
154.
The President has the power to...
a)
enforce the laws
b)
make the laws
c)
judge the laws
155.
The Legislative Branch does all of the following except
a)
coin and print money
b)
make laws
c)
veto laws
d)
declare war
156.
How does the President limit the power of the Legislative Branch (congress)
a)
He can fire them.
b)
He can say a law is illegal
c)
He can veto the laws they vote for.
157.

"The people who wrote the Constitution didn't want one person or group to have too much power. That was why they divided the government into three parts, known as branches." What can you conclude based on this evidence.

a)

The three branches of the government do not have the same amount of power.

b)

The people who wrote the Constitution wanted every American to help make laws.

c)

The people who who wrote the constitution wanted a balance of powers or checks and balance system.

158.
The Supreme Court’s reviewing and ruling on acts of other branches of the government and determining if a law is unconstitutional is called
a)
Supremacy
b)
law review
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Supreme ruling
159.
A challenge to a previous legal decision
a)
jurisdiction
b)
felony
c)
precedent
d)
appeal
160.
The highest court in the United States is
a)
District Court
b)
The Peoples Court
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
Appeals Court
161.
The law that prevails over all other laws in the United States is
a)
Civil Law
b)
Constitutional Law
c)
Criminal Law
d)
Administrative Law
162.
Which house of Congress must a bill pass through in order to become a law?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Both 
d)
Neither

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