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7 Principles & Bill of Rights

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice. Its due process clause is often referenced, and appears again in the 14th amendment.

a)

3rd

b)

6th

c)

10th

d)

5th

2.

Which is the idea that power to govern comes from the people?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Republicanism

d)

Federalism

3.

Each branch has controls over the other two branches, making sure one branch doesn't become too powerful.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Limited Government

4.

A limited government is created to-

a)

let people twist and bypass the law whenever they want to.

b)

enable the president to have less work.

c)

protect people from tyranny.

d)

give all power to the people.

5.

The Bill of Rights contains certain _____________________, or personal liberties and privileges.

a)

rules

b)

complaints

c)

amendments

d)

individual rights

6.

The people exercise their rights by voting for their political representatives.

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Soverignity

c)

Republicanism

d)

Democratic

7.

Which amendment states that all Americans have the right to bear arms?

a)

Amendment 2

b)

Amendment 7

c)

Amendment 4

d)

Amendment 6

8.

Which branch creates laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

9.

Which branch interprets the law and makes sure it is fair?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

10.

Which branch enforces the law?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

11.

Which amendment relates to Federalism?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 10

c)

Amendment 6

d)

Amendment 8

12.

What is it called when the government is divided into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism and Anti- Federalism

c)

A tree?

d)

Republicanism

13.

What is the phrase that describes popular sovereignty?

a)

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

b)

Your Royal Highness

c)

President rules all

d)

We the people

14.

What is republicanism?

a)

There is no voting and the people have any rights.

b)

The people get to vote for who they want to represent them.

c)

They are a party.

d)

The president controls everything.

15.

What document is the Bill of Rights attached to?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Constitution

d)

It's not this one

16.
Free Speech is found in which Amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
17.

Which amendment protects your rights to be searched and have things taken from you with a warrant?

a)

Amendment Three

b)

Amendment Four

c)

Amendment Five

d)

Amendment Seven

18.

Amendment 5 guarantees that you should know the charges against you if you are arrested.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The right to a speedy trial and an attorney is from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

20.
Just because a right is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution does not mean the people are not entitled to that right
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
21.
Guarantees the right for you to have an jury in a civil case.
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
22.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment