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Unit 1, 2, 3, 4 review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to John Locke, if the government failed to protect natural rights, what did citizens have a right to do?

a)

To divide the government into three separate parts

b)

To elect new government leaders to rule the country

c)

To overthrow the government and establish a new one

d)

To create a direct democracy and allow individuals to govern

2.

John Locke's views would play a DIRECT role in the creation of which document?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Albany Plan of Union

c)

The Articles of Confederation

d)

The Declaration of Independence

3.

Declaration of Independence


When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.


This quotation has most in common with which set of principles?

a)

"Marxism"

b)

"Federalism"

c)

"National Socialism"

d)

"Social Contract Theory"

4.

Which statement best describes a political theory of John Locke?

a)

Men and women are born free and entitled to equality

b)

There should be a separation between church and state

c)

A government's power comes from the consent of the people

d)

The government should be divided into three separate branches.

5.

French political thinker Baron de Montesquieu (1689–1755) was one of the Enlightenment's most important thinkers. He is famous for saying that "when the [law making] and [law enforcement] powers are united in the same person... there can be no liberty."


To which principle of government is Montesquieu's statement MOST directly related?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Separation of Powers

6.

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."


This quote from the United States Declaration of Independence is MOST associated with which of these philosophers?

a)

Plato

b)

Socrates

c)

John Locke

d)

Thomas Hobbes

7.

Montesquieu is credited with devising the basic Constitutional principle of

a)

natural rights

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

separation and balance of governmental power

d)

government was created by man for his own purposes.

8.

Historians often praise Thomas Jefferson for incorporating the Enlightenment into the Declaration of Independence. Which of these BEST explains why this can be said?

a)

there is evidence that it was written in France

b)

it was written in the middle of the 18th Century

c)

the philosophies of John Locke and Montesquieu are used

d)

it contains many references to "Nature's God" and religion

9.
The Mayflower Compact was the first agreement for self - government to be created and enforced in america  
a)
true
b)
fasle
10.
What did the Magna Carta do?
a)
Gave more power to the King
b)
Limited the power of the King
c)
Got rid of the Feudal System in England
d)
Gave more power to the Common People
11.
The Magna Carta was signed in what year?
a)
1901 
b)
800 B.C.
c)
33 
d)
1215 
12.

This writing was published during the American Revolution and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.

a)

Rights of man

b)

The American Crisis

c)

Common Sense

13.

·Common Sense was a pamphlet Thomas Paine published to distribute in the colonies to...

a)

explain to Britain why they should end the quartering act

b)

influence more people to join the independence movement.

c)

to join the Loyalist party

d)

abide by the Intolerable acts

14.

“Nothing but independence…can keep the peace of the continent…A government of our own is our natural right: and when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power…”

a)

“How can a tiny country like Great Britain be expected to care for such a large nation like America. It just doesn’t make sense. It should be the other way around.”

b)

“We need to be free NOW before things get any worse. If we wait, it will only be harder.”

c)

“There is nothing positive that will come from staying connected to Great Britain.”

d)

“Maybe all along the only reason Great Britain cared for us was for HER benefit!”

15.

Set of basic principles and laws that determine the powers and duties of government

a)

constitution

b)

ratification

c)

suffrage

d)

republic

16.
Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?
a)
Legislative (congress)
b)
Judicial (Supreme court)
c)
Executive (President)
d)
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
17.
Under the Articles of Confederation, which government had the MOST power?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the state governments
d)
national government
18.
Which of the following weaknesses  in the Articles of Confederation does  this picture represent?
a)
no common currency (money)
b)
no executive branch
c)
no power to tax
d)
one vote for each state
19.
Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak national government
c)
Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states
d)
All of the  above
20.
Why was this first U.S. government so weak?
a)
King George III  was still in charge of USA
b)
Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power
c)
The American army did not win their independence from Great Britain and King George III
d)
ask; no
21.

Match with the meaning

Preamble

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

22.

Match with the meaning


Establish justice

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

23.

Match with the meaning


Insure domestic tranquility

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

24.

Promote the general welfare

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

25.

to ourselves and our posterity

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

for ourselves and future generations

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

26.

The __________________ is the highest law in the land.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Constitution

d)

Preamble

27.
The Preamble is the ____________ to the Constitution.
a)
End
b)
Beginning
c)
Introduction
d)
Best friend
28.
The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)
a)
Grievances
b)
Unalienable Rights
c)
Purposes
d)
Weaknesses
29.

What does Article I (1) establish?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Supremacy of the Constitution

30.

What does Article II (2) establish?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Supremacy of the Constitution

31.

What does Article III (3) establish?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Supremacy of the Constitution

32.

What does Article IV (4) establish?

a)

The Constitution is Supreme

b)

How to amend the Constitution

c)

How to ratify the Constitution

d)

Relationships between the states

33.
What does Article V (5) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
34.
What does Article VI (6) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
35.
What does Article VII (7) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
36.

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

a)

19th

b)

24th

c)

26th

d)

15th

37.

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

a)

15th

b)

19th

c)

23rd

d)

26th

38.

It is difficult to amend the constitution because the framers wanted to make sure _____.

a)

changes were only made when absolutely necessary

b)

no one ever changed the Constitution

c)

hardly anyone got a say

d)

the President got all the say

39.

Gave citizens the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous conditions of servitude.

a)

23rd Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

40.

Gave women the right to vote

a)

19th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

41.

Made charging a poll tax to vote illegal.

a)

23rd Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

18th Amendment

d)

15th Amendment

42.

Allows citizens to have the right to

speak

a)

Freedom of Assembly

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Right to Petition

43.

Allows citizens to worship freely

a)

Freedom of Assembly

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Right to Petition

44.

gives citizens the right to gather in groups

a)

Freedom of Assembly

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Right to Petition

45.
Which Amendment protects a persons right to cruel and unusual punishments?
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 8
c)
Amendment 10
46.
Amendment 1 protects a person's right to
a)
A trial by jury in civil cases
b)
Right to beat arms
c)
Freedom of Assembly, Press, Speech, Religion and Petition
47.
Amendment 2 protects a persons right to?
a)
Bear Arms
b)
States' rights
c)
Not Quarter troops
48.
Amendment 4 protects a person's right to?
a)
Bear Arms
b)
More rights than are in the Constitution
c)
No unreasonable search and seizures
49.
Which Amendment protects a persons right to not quarter troops? 
a)
Amendment 3
b)
Amendment 5
c)
Amendment 9
50.
Amendment 5 protects a persons right to
a)
Not be a witness against themselves
b)
Rights to vote
c)
No unreasonable searches and seizures
51.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
52.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements? 
a)
Presidential Nomination Process
b)
Naturalization Process
c)
Congressional Nomination Process
d)
Voter Registration Process
53.
This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty of citizens?
a)
Attending school
b)
Obeying the law
c)
Paying taxes
d)
Serving in court
54.
Which of the following best represents a civic responsibility? 
a)
Registering for the draft
b)
Participating in government
c)
Serving on a jury
d)
Paying income taxes
55.
Rita buys a newspaper every day in order to read about an upcoming election. Which civic responsibility is she demonstrating?
a)
Communicating with government officials
b)
Staying informed of current issues
c)
Influencing government actions
56.
In order to become an American citizen, an immigrant must study all of the following subjects EXCEPT —
a)
science
b)
United States Government
c)
English
d)
United States History
57.
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside." This excerpt is from which amendment?
a)
13th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
12th
58.
All of the following would result in American citizenship except one. Which one does not lead to citizenship? 
a)
Born in the US
b)
Legally enters the US as a refugee
c)
One parent is an American
d)
Successful completion of the naturalization process
59.

Has conservative views

a)

D

b)

R

60.

Has more liberal views.

a)

D

b)

R

61.

Symbol is the donkey.

a)

D

b)

R

62.

Usually raise taxes to support government programs.

a)

D

b)

R

63.

Symbol is the elephant.

a)

D

b)

R

64.

Believes in hands-on government

a)

D

b)

R

65.

Supports military spending.

a)

D

b)

R

66.

Believes in hands-off government

a)

D

b)

R

67.

A function of a political party is…

a)

Making sure all eligible voters are registered.

b)

Working with other political parties to ensure fair campaigns.

c)

Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues.

d)

Safeguarding first amendment rights.

68.

Where would you find a political party’s stance on issues?

a)

in their platform.

b)

in a televised debate.

c)

a campaign commercial.

d)

in the Constitution of the United States.

69.

Political parties serve an important role because they

a)

provide leadership in Congress

b)

select candidates.

c)

listen to citizen concerns

d)

all of the above

70.

Independent voters are…

a)

Do not support a particular political party

b)

Vote for candidates of only one party

c)

Republicans

d)

Democrats