WorksheetsUnit 6 Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which is the idea that power to govern comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Republicanism
Federalism
Each branch has controls over the other two branches, making sure one branch doesn't become too powerful.
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
A limited government is created to-
let people twist and bypass the law whenever they want to.
enable the president to have less work.
protect people from tyranny.
give all power to the people.
The personal freedoms, protections, and equality under the law guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are--
Republicanism
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
individual rights
The people exercise their rights by voting for their political representatives.
Federalism
Popular Soverignity
Republicanism
Democratic
The Bill of Rights contains certain _____________________, or personal liberties and privileges.
rules
complaints
amendments
individual rights
Which amendment states that all Americans have the right to bear arms?
Amendment 2
Amendment 7
Amendment 4
Amendment 6
"Power should be a check to power." This comment refers to---
Popular soverignity
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Which branch creates laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch interprets the law and makes sure it is fair?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Which branch enforces the law?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Powers shared between the central government and state governments are called ___________.
Divided powers
Central powers
Communicative Powers
Concurrent powers
The Framers used federalism to structure the _____________.
Bill of Rights
10 Amendments
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Which amendment relates to Federalism?
Amendment 1
Amendment 10
Amendment 6
Amendment 8
Which branch is the President apart of?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Republicanism is the idea that ________ stay informed about politics and participate in the process.
citizens
representatives
republicans
white men 21 or older
Which amendment protects your rights to be searched and have things taken from you with a warrant?
Amendment Three
Amendment Four
Amendment Five
Amendment Seven
Amendment Nine says people have more rights than what is listed in the Bill of Rights
True
False
The right to a speedy trial and an attorney is from which amendment?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
The Republic of Texas was founded on the idea of--
plantation agriculture
civic responsibility
religious choice
free enterprise
What is the purpose of a Bill of Rights?
set up legislative branches
protect individual liberties
describe the President's vetoes
set up three branches of government
Which of the following is the reason why presidents of Texas could not serve consecutive terms?
Voting belonged to citizens
Forming a bicameral legislature
Formation of a judicial branch
Limit the power of the executive branch
Which principle of government is being described? "The powers not delegated to the United States... are reserved to the States respectively."
Republicanism
Limited Government
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Which of the following is a similarity between Texas and the U.S?
same number of senators
both have a bicameral legislature
both elect the judicial branch
both legislatures only meet every two years
Which of the following is both a right and responsibility?
voting
working on a jury
picking up trash
speaking your mind
What are amendments?
Changes to the Constitution
Checking the branches
Enforce laws
Balance the budget
What is the source of most funding for schools?
taxes
lottery
federal government
fines and fees
Amendments 4-8 demonstrate the rights given to those accused of crimes.
True
False
