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AOC & Government Test Review

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Obey laws of the community state and federal

Pay taxes to help the cost of government

Attend school to receive an education

What other responsibility of a U.S. citizen could be added to the list above?

a)

Disobey laws at every level of government

b)

Disrespect all levels of government

c)

Do not participate in the democratic process

d)

Serve on jury trails if called upon

2.

The Constitution was ratified in...

a)

1776

b)

1803

c)

1787

d)

1782

3.

What was the Northwest Ordinance?

a)

The process of removing natives from their lands

b)

The process of adding new states to the union

c)

The process of amending the Constitution

d)

The process to amend the Articles of Confederation

4.

According to the Constitution, any powers not given to the federal government go to... (pick 2)

a)

the president

b)

the governor

c)

the people

d)

the states

5.

Why was Shay's Rebellion important?

a)

It showed Americans that they needed more taxes

b)

It is where George Washington became president

c)

It showed Americans that the government was too strong

d)

It showed Americans that they needed to restructure their government

6.

Why was a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

a)

To protect individual rights

b)

To protect state rights

c)

To protect property rights

d)

To protect native americans

7.

What is popular sovereignty?

a)

States are more powerful than the federal government

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

People are the ultimate source of power

d)

The 3 branches

8.

Why did the Anti-federalists not want to ratify the Constitution?

a)

Because the federal government was too weak

b)

Because it was too long

c)

Because it gave the states too much power

d)

Because it did not have a Bill of Rights

9.

What were the Federalists Papers?

a)

A newspaper series that was against slavery

b)

Essays written to impeach the president

c)

Essays written to ratify the Constitution

d)

Essays written to abolish the Articles of Confederation

10.

The Constitution made the federal government ________

a)

Weaker

b)

Stronger

11.

Alexander Hamilton and James Madison were _______

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

12.

George Mason and Patrick Henry were _______

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-federalists

13.

This principle divides the federal government and the state governments

a)

Separation of powers

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Republicanism

d)

Federalism

14.

Why do we amend the Constitution

a)

To balance the power

b)

To prevent government corruption

c)

To keep up with the changing times

d)

To protect individuals

15.

Which principle was the most important to the writers of the Constitution?

a)

Limited government

b)

Federalism

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Bill of Rights

16.

Freedom of speech, press, petition, religion, and assembly

a)

7th amendment

b)

10th amendment

c)

1st amendment

d)

3rd amendment

17.

Police cannot search your home or take your property without a warrant

a)

4th amendment

b)

5th amendment

c)

9th amendment

d)

6th amendment

18.

Republicanism

a)

The judges pick the president

b)

The people have the power over the government

c)

The president picks the judges

d)

People vote for their representatives

19.

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, a major obstacle to drafting the new constitution was ....

a)

Voting rights for women

b)

State representation in Congress

c)

British soldiers attacking colonists

d)

Inexperienced delegates

20.

The federal government is divided into 3 branches

a)

Federalism

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Separation of powers

d)

Republicanism

21.

These are all traits of the AOC EXCEPT

a)

No President/Executive branch

b)

Government cannot collect taxes

c)

Weak federal government

d)

Government could declare war and write treaties

22.

Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness

The right listed above...

a)

Are earned by demonstrating loyalty to your government

b)

Have as a result of being a human

c)

Are received by becoming citizens of a country

d)

Are granted after enlistment in the military

23.

At the Constitutional Convention, the large states favored this plan..

a)

The New Jersey Plan

b)

The Virginia Plan

c)

The California Plan

d)

The Rhode Island Plan

24.

Overall, the Articles of Confederation were...

a)

successful

b)

complex

c)

bold

d)

weak

25.

At the Constitutional Convention the small states favored...

a)

The Virginia Plan

b)

The New Jersey Plan

c)

The California Plan

d)

The Rhode Island Plan

26.

The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are called..

a)

The Rights of Bill

b)

The Northwest Ordinance

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Federalist Papers

27.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

a)

To protect the rights of Native Americans

b)

To protect the states

c)

To protect individual rights

d)

To protect the rights of land owners

28.

The Constitution made the federal government _____

a)

Stronger

b)

Weaker

29.

Which is not one of the three branches of government?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

The White House

d)

Legislative

30.

What is the 3/5 Compromise?

a)

An agreement to only use 3/5 of the land in the US

b)

Math

c)

An agreement over the counting of slaves in determining a state's total population

d)

An agreement to only count 3/5 of the women in the US towards its national population

31.

These are all traits of the AOC EXCEPT

a)

No President/Executive branch

b)

Government cannot collect taxes

c)

Weak federal government

d)

Government could declare war and write treaties

32.

John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison were all ________

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

33.

The framers of the Constitution included the concepts of federalism, check and balances, and separation of powers in the document because they?

a)

Hoped to expand the democratic process

b)

Wanted to increase the powers of the states

c)

Favored the poor over the rich

d)

Feared a government with unlimited powers

34.

The Federalist Papers were written to...

a)

Convince the people to go to war with Spain

b)

Help ratify the Constitution

c)

Destroy the Constitution

d)

Fix the Articles of Confederation

35.

The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are called..

a)

The Rights of Bill

b)

The Northwest Ordinance

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Federalist Papers

36.

What is the 6th amendment?

a)

Freedom of religion

b)

Right to a speedy trial

c)

The right to bear arms

d)

No cruel and unusual punishment

37.
This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination, right to remain silent and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice.
a)
3rd
b)
6th
c)
10th
d)
5th
38.
This amendment guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits.
a)
5th
b)
7th
c)
8th
d)
9th
39.
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
a)
6th
b)
7th
c)
9th
d)
10th
40.
This amendment states that rights not listed in other amendments are still available to the people.
a)
3rd
b)
4th
c)
5th
d)
9th 
41.
This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
7th
d)
8th 
42.
This amendment asserts that powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states.
a)
2nd
b)
8th
c)
9th 
d)
10th
43.
This amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
5th
d)
6th
44.
This amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
a)
3rd
b)
5th
c)
7th
d)
8th
45.

This group of people needed the Bill of Rights to be included in the US Constitution?

a)

Democrats

b)

Federalists

c)

Anti-Federalists

d)

Republicans

46.

This group of people thought the US Constitution protected the people and wanted to ratify the US Constitution immediately?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democrats

c)

Republicans

d)

Anti-Federalists

47.
After being accused of a crime, a judge decides you should have to wait in jail for 3 years before he will be able to hear your case/trial.
What Amendment says that this is not okay?
a)
6th Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
48.
A person decides to write a petition to stop a waste water treatment center from building near his/her town. What amendment are they exercising?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment
49.
The Government creates a ban on selling firearms to civilians (non-military people). What Amendment does this violate?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
50.
Which Amendment protects you from having your fingernails pulled off while detained in a tub of electric jellyfish for a crime you have committed?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
51.
The FBI shows up at your house and arrests. You go straight to federal prison for 15 years without ever having a trial or knowing what you were charged with. What Amendment protects you from this?
a)
18th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
52.
Amendment 5 protects a persons right to
a)
Not be a witness against themselves
b)
Rights to vote
c)
No unreasonable searches and seizures
53.
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
54.
Who is the leader of the executive branch and considered the leader of the US?
a)
President
b)
Prime Minister
c)
Dictator
d)
Chief of Staff
55.
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
a)
Makes the laws
b)
Legislative
c)
Interprets the laws
d)
Creates the laws
56.

"Unalienable" rights can be taken from you

a)

False

b)

True

57.

How many TOTAL members of Congress are there?

a)

335

b)

435

c)

535

d)

635

58.

Bicameral means

a)

1 house

b)

2 houses

c)

3 houses

d)

4 houses

59.

A law that does not follow the constitution is called?

a)

cabinet

b)

federalism

c)

unconstitutional

d)

separation of powers

60.

Can declare war

a)

Supreme Court

b)

President

c)

Congress

61.

One of two parts of Congress, representation is equal between states with each state getting 2 members

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Supreme Court

d)

President

62.

One of two parts of Congress, representation is determined by state population

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Supreme Court

d)

President

63.

To formally approve a plan or an agreement

a)

ratify

b)

sign

c)

accept

d)

accomplish

64.

Introduction of the constitution

a)

executive branch

b)

legislative branch

c)

judicial branch

d)

preamble

65.

Addition to the constitution

a)

amendment

b)

revising

c)

executing

d)

annexing

66.

The first government of the United States. It was very weak.

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Executive Branch

67.

the governments right to rule comes from the people

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Individual Rights

68.

The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

States' Rights