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Q 1 Unit Quiz (Part 1)

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 3595secs

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Paul Revere
2.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?
a)
All men are created equal
b)
Rights are given by good kings
c)
Government exists to protect us from ourselves
d)
Only a democracy can protect our rights
3.
Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?
a)
Common Sense was published.
b)
The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
c)
The American Revolution ends.
d)
The Declaration of Independence is signed.
4.
Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a famous man of the Enlightenment.  His name was...?
a)
William Penn
b)
Roger Sherman
c)
John Locke
d)
Robert Livingston
5.
What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed?
a)
July 4, 1776
b)
July 2, 1776
c)
July 4, 1787
d)
July 2, 1775
6.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?
a)
All men are created equal
b)
Rights are given by good kings
c)
Government exists to protect us from ourselves
d)
Only a democracy can protect our rights
7.
The passage below comes from the Declaration of Independence.
“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. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”
According to this passage, what is the principal role of government?
a)
To help individuals cooperate against the forces of nature
b)
To glorify the ruler in the eyes of the creator
c)
To protect the natural rights of citizens
d)
To promote greater social equality
8.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ?  , that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?
a)
unalienable rights
b)
equalities of opportunity
c)
duties and responsibilities
d)
repeated injuries and abuses
9.
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 to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government…
The excerpt above is taken from the - 
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
U.S. Constution
10.
What are the principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
All men are created equal, all men have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, government gets its power from the people
b)
The only rightful purpose of government is to protect our basic rights and having a monarchy is an unnatural way to select a leader
c)
It needed to be explained and justified to the world why we were declaring our independence from Great Britain.
d)
King George III created an absolute tyranny and the Declaration of Independence proves that
11.
After the Revolution, the national government lacked the funds it needed to repay its war debts because
a)
A.  Congress had committed the nation to unfavorable trade agreements.
b)
B.  the Articles failed to give Congress the power to tax.
c)
C.  the Articles permitted Congress to borrow money from states.
d)
D.  the Articles did not create a national banking system.
12.
What was the result of the Great Compromise?
a)
Representation in Congress was based upon population.
b)
Two houses were created, one with equal representation and the other with representation based on population
c)
Representation in Congress was equal.
d)
Two houses were created, both with representation based on population.
13.
What was the result of the Great Compromise?
a)
Representation in Congress was based upon population.
b)
Two houses were created, one with equal representation and the other with representation based on population
c)
Representation in Congress was equal.
d)
Two houses were created, both with representation based on population.
14.

The Articles of Confederation created .......

a)

A unified strong national government

b)

A league of friendship among the 13 states

c)

an ordinance abolishing slavery

d)

a government that could collect national taxes and raise a national army

15.

The Virginia Plan wanted to establish a legislative government that

a)

operated in three houses

b)

was based upon equal representation among all states.

c)

was based upon the population of each state.

d)

that operated as a direct democracy.

16.

The New Jersey plan would have created

a)

a bicameral legislation

b)

a legislation with three houses

c)

a legislation based upon equal representation of each state.

d)

a legislation based upon the population of each state.

17.

The Articles of Confederation created .......

a)

A unified strong national government

b)

A league of friendship among the 13 states

c)

an ordinance abolishing slavery

d)

a government that could collect national taxes and raise a national army

18.
The lower chamber of Congress is known as __________. 
a)
the House of Representatives
b)
the Senate 
19.
The upper chamber of Congress is known as __________. 
a)
the House of Representatives
b)
the Senate
20.
What branch of government is responsible for creating the laws? 
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch 
21.
What Article of the United States Constitution provides authority to Congress? 
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
22.
The process of bringing charges against an elected official is known as __________. 
a)
judicial review
b)
checks and balances
c)
congressional review
d)
impeachment
23.
What is the sole factor in determining representation in the lower chamber of Congress? 
a)
the geographic size of the state
b)
the population of each individual state
c)
the gross domestic product of each state 
d)
the population of the three largest cities in each state
24.
How many congressional districts does Tennessee have? 
a)
5
b)
8
c)
9
d)
11
25.
What is the title for the leader of the House of Representatives? 
a)
Vice President
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Vice President
d)
President Pro Tempore 
26.
What is the age requirement in order to run to become a Senator? 
a)
20
b)
25
c)
30
d)
35
27.
What is the age requirement to become a member of the House of Representatives? 
a)
20
b)
25
c)
30
d)
35
28.
What is the term limit for a member of Congress?
a)
2 Years
b)
4 Years
c)
6 Years
d)
Unlimited 
29.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
a)
50
b)
100
c)
435
d)
538
30.
How many members are in the Senate? 
a)
50
b)
100
c)
435
d)
538
31.
Implied Powers are to be used for the good of the US citizens and if necessary can violate the Constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Powers of Congress that are stated in the Constitution
a)
expressed
b)
reserved
c)
implied
d)
concurrent
33.
Powers of Congress that are not stated in the Constitution are 
a)
reserved
b)
expressed
c)
concurrent
d)
implied
34.
In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the 
a)
Necessary and Proper Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Relative Clause
d)
Santa Clause
35.
Although implied powers are not written specifically in the Constitution, Congress must attach it to a power already expressed. 
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Fill in the blank on how a case gets to the Supreme Court:
1. Case is filed in a federal district court.
2. ???
3. Case is appealed to the US Supreme Court, which does one of the following:
a. Allows the lower court ruling to stand.
b. Sends the case back to the lower court for reconsideration.
c. Decides to try the case.
a)
Someone sues another person or group.
b)
The Supreme Court declares the law unconstitutional.
c)
The case is filed in a state court.
d)
The case is appealed to a federal court of appeals.
37.

How are federal judges selected?

a)

Named by the President, confirmed by the Senate.

b)

Named by the President.

c)

They are elected.

d)

Named by the previous judge.

38.

How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

5

d)

12

39.
What is the age requirement for the Supreme Court Justices?
a)
50
b)
45
c)
40
d)
No age requirement
40.
How long are federal judges appointed for?
a)
2 year terms
b)
4 year terms
c)
6 year terms
d)
Life
41.
What Jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
a)
They are the highest court
b)
They are above all courts except the appeals court
c)
They are the lowest court
d)
They report directly to the President
42.
What does it mean if a law is declared unconstitutional?
a)
It is legal
b)
It is allowed to continue being enforces
c)
It is illegal
d)
It is allowed to be written
43.
Role of the judicial branch
a)
make laws
b)
interpret laws
c)
enforce laws
d)
impeach a president
44.
Name for a Supreme Court judge
a)
bench
b)
jury
c)
judicial review
d)
justice
45.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
a)
Elect school board members.
b)
Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
c)
Elect the President of the United States.
d)
Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.
46.
Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.
a)
270
b)
538
c)
3
d)
269
47.
What is the number needed to be elected President?
a)
260
b)
270
c)
269
d)
538
48.
The least amount of electoral votes that a state may be worth.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
1,000,000
49.
The U.S. state worth the most amount of Electoral votes. 
a)
Florida
b)
Texas
c)
California
d)
Ohio
50.

The Democratic Party nominated____________________ to run for President.

a)

Adam Sandler

b)

Oprah Winfrey

c)

Joe Biden

d)

Donald Trump

51.

The Republican Party nominated____________________ to run for President.

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Rebel Wilson

c)

Donald Trump

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

52.
The bigger the ___________________ of a state the more electoral votes a state receives.
a)
trees
b)
land
c)
population
d)
ceiling fans
53.

Which word in the statement above describes this process the BEST?

a)

primary election

b)

party platform

c)

general election

d)

winner-take-all

54.

How can a presidential candidate win the election without winning the majority of all the individual votes in the United States?

a)

If the presidential candidate who won the majority of the votes resigns before his or her term begins.

b)

If he or she wins the majority of votes in the senate.

c)

If he or she wins the majority of the votes from the Electoral College.

d)

If he or she wins the majority of the votes in the House of Representatives.

55.

How is the total number of 538 Electoral College voters determined?

a)

10 voters from each state plus 38 from the District of Columbia.

b)

The number of voters is equal to the number of senators, members of the house, plus 3 for the District of Columbia.

c)

The number of voters is equal to the number of members of the house plus 3 for the District of Columbia.

d)

The number of voters is equal to the number of senators plus 3 for the District of Columbia.

56.

Why was the Electoral College created?

a)

So that the states with the most people can choose who wins the presidential election.

b)

So that only the senate and the house can decide who will win the presidential election.

c)

So that the states with the most people will not be able to decide who wins the presidential election.

d)

So that the only people who can vote are those who know a lot about politics.

57.
The president may appoint all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
federal judges
b)
members of Congress
c)
cabinet members
d)
ambassadors
58.

Where is information regarding the president found in the Constitution?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

59.

Which of the following is a true statement about the President?

a)

Every employee of the federal government reports directly to him

b)

He is the head of the legislative branch of the federal government

c)

He is the head of the executive branch of the federal government

d)

He is the head of the judicial branch of the federal government

60.

If the President was having trouble coming up with a new economic policy, what action would he most likely take?

a)

Ask the Supreme Court to decide what the policy should be

b)

Ask one of the economics experts in his cabinet for guidance

c)

Allow Congress to come up with an economic policy on its own

d)

Ignore economic policy altogether and focus on foreign policy

61.

A public school principal smells smoke in the hallway, and believes it is coming from the girls’ bathroom. She walks into the bathroom and Susan standing by the sink. She suspects Susan has been smoking, and demands to search her purse for cigarettes or other evidence of smoking.

(Pick If it is a violation or not and the amendment that applies)

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

4th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

e)

6th Amendment

62.

A man suspected of a violent crime is brought in to the police station. He alleged victim picks him out of a lineup as the man who attacked her. Police inform him that he has the right to refuse to answer questions, but they do not offer to let him speak to a lawyer. After being questioned for two hours, the man admits the crime.

(Pick If it is a violation or not and the amendment that applies)

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

9 th Amendment

d)

10 th Amendment

e)

5th Amendment

63.

John, a fourteen year old public school student, wears a shirt to school that says “Be happy, not gay” to express his belief that homosexuality is wrong. His dean tells him he must change his shirt or be suspended from school. John refuses, and is suspended for a week.


Pick If it is a violation or not and the amendment that applies

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

9th Amendment

d)

1 st Amendment

e)

5th Amendment

64.

Thirteen year old Marianne is a freshman in high school. She is an honor student and wants to sing in the choir. When she arrives at choir practice, the teacher tells her she must take a drug test if she wants to participate in any extra-curricular activities. Marianne refuses and is kicked out of choir.

(Pick If it is a violation or not and the amendment that applies)

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

9th Amendment

d)

1 st Amendment

e)

5th Amendment

65.

Brett’s science teacher asks the class to exchange papers to correct last night’s homework. Brett refuses to let anyone except the teacher see his homework paper, and is sent to the principal.


Pick If it is a violation or not and the amendment that applies.

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

1 st Amendment

e)

4th Amendment

66.

Congress wants to find ways to cut costs because of the soaring budget deficit. Congress passes a law to require American citizens to house US soldiers in their homes during peacetime.


Pick If it is a violation or not and the amendment that applies

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

e)

4th Amendment

67.

Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplift again.

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

e)

8th Amendment

68.

Susette bought a house and spent years restoring it. She loves her home. One day, she gets a notice that the local government is going to take her property in order to turn her land over to a private company. e local government says it can take Susette’s home because the new jobs and tax revenue created by the company will benefit the public.


Pick If it is a violation or not and the amendment that applies

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

e)

5 th Amendment

69.

Gennie, an eighteen year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s designer sweater and selling it on eBay. When Gennie appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells Gennie that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high.

a)

No violation

b)

Violation

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

e)

5 th Amendment

70.

A woman is being tried for murder. The prosecuting attorney forces her to take the stand and testify.

a)

IS a violation of the woman’s Fifth Amendment right protecting herself from self-incrimination.

b)

IS a violation of the woman’s 4th Amendment right protecting herself from self-incrimination.

c)

IS a violation of the woman’s 3rd Amendment right protecting herself from self-incrimination.

d)

IS a violation of the woman’s 22nd Amendment right protecting herself from self-incrimination.

71.

A group of teenagers gather quietly on a street corner. Neighbors complain and ask the police to arrest them for getting together as a group. The police refuse.

a)

IS a violation. The police should do as requested because the group was may blocking access to a store or house.

b)

IS NOT a violation. The police were upholding the teenagers First Amendment right to assemble when they refused to arrest the teenagers for standing on the street corner. However, if the group was blocking access to a store or house, police have the right to remove them.

c)

IS NOT a violation of the First Amendment. This type of zoning law is constitutional. Local governments have the right to enact reasonable zoning ordinances.

72.

A young woman is being tried for treason. She is accused of selling plans for building a nuclear weapon to Iran. The judge believes it would be dangerous to let the public hear her ideas. He refuses to allow anyone to view the trial.

a)

IS a violation. The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a public trial.

b)

IS a violation. The 5th Amendment guarantees the right to a public trial.

c)

IS a violation. The 4th Amendment guarantees the right to a public trial.

d)

IS a violation. The 10 th Amendment guarantees the right to a public trial.

73.

Step 1 in the bill process is:

a)

Referral to Committee:

With few exceptions, bills are referred to standing committees in the House or Senate according to the issues in the bill. This is done according to carefully delineated rules of procedure. Bills may be referred to more than one committee if the bill covers issues which fall under the jurisdiction of multiple committees.

b)

Committee Action:

When a bill reaches a committee it is placed on the committee’s calendar. A bill can be referred to a subcommittee or considered by the committee as a whole. It is at this point that a bill is examined carefully and its chances of passage are determined. If the committee does not act on a bill, it is the equivalent of killing it. Committee heads have broad authority to determine a committee’s agenda and whether or not a bill is addressed.

c)

Subcommittee Review:


Often, bills are referred to a subcommittee for study and hearings. Hearings provide the opportunity to put on the record the views of the executive branch, experts, other public officials, supporters and opponents of the legislation. Testimony can be given in person or submitted as a written statement.

d)

Mark Up:

When the hearings are completed, the subcommittee may meet to “mark up” the bill, that is, make changes and amendments prior to recommending the bill to the full committee. If a subcommittee votes not to report the legislation to the full committee, the bill dies.

74.

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Property

75.

Who was John Locke? (Select 2)

a)

A Doctor

b)

A Philosopher

c)

A Minister

d)

A Political Scientist

76.

What were John Locke's 3 natural rights?

a)

Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness

b)

Live, Laugh, Love

c)

Life, Liberty, Property

d)

Life, Speech, Religion

77.

Read the following excerpt from On the Spirit of Laws, by Baron de Montesquieu, and answer the question below.

"When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws, to execute them in a tyrannical manner."

Source: Public Domain\ ucs.louisiana.edu

Which aspect of the U.S. Constitution shows the influence of Montesquieu on the Founding Fathers?

a)

dividing power between two legislative bodies of government

b)

separating power among three branches of government

c)

balancing power between the people and the government

d)

dividing power between the state and national government

78.

What did Hobbes describe people as?

a)

kindhearted

b)

mean

c)

generous

d)

selfish

79.

Hobbes' book was called...

a)

Qur'an

b)

Leviathan

c)

Odyssey

d)

Don Quixote

80.
How did Hobbes view human nature?
a)
We are inquisitive and industrious.
b)
We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.
c)
We are naturally altruistic and usually willing to compromise.
d)
We are born a 'blank slate', and we develop differently according to our life's experiences..
81.

Thomas Hobbes…

a)

wrote about the concept of people having a "social contract" with government.

b)

is well known for saying “I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.”

c)

believed people need a powerful absolute monarch to establish and maintain order in society.

d)

believed people have natural rights, including the rights to life, liberty and happiness.

82.
A group of college students create a website with detailed instructions about how to create a homemade explosive.
a)
Amendment 2
b)
Amendment 5
c)
Amendment 1
d)
Amendment 8
83.
Mr. Jones’ gun was confiscated by the police at a traffic stop, even though he showed them the proper permit and license for ownership of the gun.
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 9
c)
Amendment 7
d)
Amendment 2
84.
Jeffrey is suspected in the shooting death of his wife. He is acquitted because no gun was found. A year later a contractor found the gun hidden under a floor board.
a)
Amendment 5
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 1
d)
Amendment 8
85.
No one has to house (quarter) soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
86.
Police must get a warrant.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
87.
Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
88.
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
89.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
90.
What is meant by  "unreasonable search"?
a)
checking bags before boarding an airplane
b)
looking for property that has been stolen
c)
defending against an armed citizen
d)
people's homes cannot be searched without good reason and a warrant