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Unit 2 Test (Updated)

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The 1st amendment protects which of the following?

a)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.

c)

Right to trial by jury.

d)

No quartering of soldiers.

2.

The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to keep and bear arms.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Other rights of the people.

3.

The 1st amendment protects which of the following?

a)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.

c)

Right to trial by jury.

d)

No quartering of soldiers.

4.

The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to keep and bear arms.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Other rights of the people.

5.

The 3rd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of a trial by jury.

b)

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

c)

No quartering of soldiers.

d)

Right to keep and bear arms.

6.

The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Powers reserved to the states.

b)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

c)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

d)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

7.

The 5th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Other rights of the people.

d)

Right to keep and bear arms.

8.

The 6th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

No quartering of soldiers.

b)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

9.

The 7th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of trial by jury.

b)

No quartering of soldiers.

c)

Rights of accused person (speedy and public trial).

d)

No quartering of soldiers.

10.

The 8th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

No quartering of soldiers.

b)

Powers reserved to the states.

c)

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

d)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

11.

The 9th amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right of trial by jury.

b)

No quartering of soldiers.

c)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

d)

Other rights of the people.

12.

The 10th amendment protracts which of the following rights?

a)

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

b)

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Right of trial by jury.

13.
The Articles of Confederation was the first national ____________ in America.
a)
Letter to the king
b)
System of government
c)
Declaration of war
d)
Collection of banks
14.
Which government had power under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
states
b)
British
c)
national
d)
France
15.
What kind of national (central) government did the Articles of Confederation create?
a)
Weak
b)
Powerful
c)
Non-existent
d)
Confusing
16.
Congress could tax the states and citizens under the Articles of Confederation - true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
17.
What title did the Articles of Confederation give the nation's chief executive leader?
a)
President
b)
Prime Minister
c)
King
d)
It didn't have a chief executive
18.
To amend the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to agree?
a)
7.0
b)
10.0
c)
All 13
d)
They couldn't amend it
19.
Which of these words best describes the outcome of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Success
b)
Failure
c)
Uncertain
d)
To be determined
20.
Which of these was NOT a problem with the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress could not collect taxes
b)
Congress could not force states to follow laws
c)
No court system created
d)
President had too much power
21.
What document would later be created to replace the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Gettysburg Address
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Bill of Rights
22.

The power of the President to veto acts of Congress is an example of _________________________.

a)

separation of powers

b)

federalism

c)

republicanism

d)

checks and balances

23.

The Bill of Rights protects American citizens _______________________________.

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

individual rights

c)

democracy

d)

republicanism

24.

What best describes the Constitutional principle of checks and balances?

a)

Each branch of the government can limit the power of the others

b)

The power of government is restricted by the Constitution

c)

A bill must pass both houses of Congres

d)

The power to declare war is given to the President

25.

When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which of the following principles?  

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks and Balances

26.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?  

a)

A judge overturning a lower court's decision.

b)

A legislative bill being vetoed by the President.

c)

A governor granting a criminal a pardon.

d)

A governor declaring a tax free period.

27.

Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?  

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

28.

Which of the following is true about state constitutions?  

a)

State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.

b)

State Constitutions do not have to conform to the U.S. Constitution.

c)

The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the country but the state can nullify a federal law.

d)

The U.S. Constitution is the recommended law but states can make their own rules and laws.

29.

Which of the three branches includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?  

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Supreme Court

30.

Which state was included in the Northwest Ordinance?

a)

Mississppi

b)

Virginia

c)

Ohio

d)

Florida

31.

What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?

a)

Slavery was outlawed

b)

Slavery was never mentioned

c)

Only white males could own slaves

d)

Slaves were guaranteed the right to vote

32.

What is an ordinance?

a)

The leader of a monarchy

b)

A rule, law or decree

c)

A democratic vote

d)

Another word for territory

33.

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

a)

to control Indians in the Northwest Territory

b)

to set a path to statehood and establish rights for settlers

c)

to convince more colonists to fight for independence

d)

to give states a process for collecting taxes

34.

Is the Articles of Confederation still in effect today?

a)

Yes, it is still exactly the same

b)

Yes, but changes have been made

c)

No, there is a new constitution

35.

What does "Bicameral" mean?

a)

1 house

b)

2 houses

c)

3 houses

d)

4 houses

36.

The New Jersey Plan wanted representation based on _______.

a)

population of each state.

b)

number of state delegates.

c)

one state, one vote

d)

delegates appointed by the president.

37.

This plan called for a strong Executive Branch.

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

38.

This plan called for a weak Executive Branch.

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

39.

This plan called for a strong Judiciary Court.

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

40.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
41.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
42.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
43.
What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?
a)
1 House that controls everything
b)
2 Houses that have no power
c)
2 Houses that both vote on laws
d)
2 Houses that take turns being in charge
44.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--
a)
Representation in the Senate
b)
How slaves should be counted for representation
c)
How states should be represented
d)
Borders of states
45.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
46.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
47.
Before the 3/5 Compromise, Southern states wanted slaves to count for--
a)
Taxes
b)
Population
48.
Who was happy with the Virginia plan?
a)
Small States
b)
Large States
49.
Which kind of state is happy with the House of Representatives (based on population)?
a)
Small State
b)
Large State
50.
How many houses are in the Great Compromise?
a)
1 (unicameral)
b)
2 (bicameral)
51.
Which kind of state is happy with the Senate?
a)
Small State
b)
Large State
52.
How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?
a)
Every slave was counted.
b)
Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.
c)
Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.
d)
Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.