WorksheetsUnit 2 Test (Updated)
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
The 1st amendment protects which of the following?
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.
Right to trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right to keep and bear arms.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
Powers reserved to the states.
Other rights of the people.
The 1st amendment protects which of the following?
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.
Right to trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right to keep and bear arms.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
Powers reserved to the states.
Other rights of the people.
The 3rd amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right of a trial by jury.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
No quartering of soldiers.
Right to keep and bear arms.
The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
The 5th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
Other rights of the people.
Right to keep and bear arms.
The 6th amendment protects which of the following rights?
No quartering of soldiers.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Powers reserved to the states.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
The 7th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right of trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
Rights of accused person (speedy and public trial).
No quartering of soldiers.
The 8th amendment protects which of the following rights?
No quartering of soldiers.
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
The 9th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right of trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Other rights of the people.
The 10th amendment protracts which of the following rights?
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Powers reserved to the states.
Right of trial by jury.
The power of the President to veto acts of Congress is an example of _________________________.
separation of powers
federalism
republicanism
checks and balances
The Bill of Rights protects American citizens _______________________________.
popular sovereignty
individual rights
democracy
republicanism
What best describes the Constitutional principle of checks and balances?
Each branch of the government can limit the power of the others
The power of government is restricted by the Constitution
A bill must pass both houses of Congres
The power to declare war is given to the President
When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which of the following principles?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
A judge overturning a lower court's decision.
A legislative bill being vetoed by the President.
A governor granting a criminal a pardon.
A governor declaring a tax free period.
Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Which of the following is true about state constitutions?
State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.
State Constitutions do not have to conform to the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the country but the state can nullify a federal law.
The U.S. Constitution is the recommended law but states can make their own rules and laws.
Which of the three branches includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Supreme Court
Which state was included in the Northwest Ordinance?
Mississppi
Virginia
Ohio
Florida
What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?
Slavery was outlawed
Slavery was never mentioned
Only white males could own slaves
Slaves were guaranteed the right to vote
What is an ordinance?
The leader of a monarchy
A rule, law or decree
A democratic vote
Another word for territory
What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?
to control Indians in the Northwest Territory
to set a path to statehood and establish rights for settlers
to convince more colonists to fight for independence
to give states a process for collecting taxes
Is the Articles of Confederation still in effect today?
Yes, it is still exactly the same
Yes, but changes have been made
No, there is a new constitution
What does "Bicameral" mean?
1 house
2 houses
3 houses
4 houses
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation based on _______.
population of each state.
number of state delegates.
one state, one vote
delegates appointed by the president.
This plan called for a strong Executive Branch.
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
This plan called for a weak Executive Branch.
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
This plan called for a strong Judiciary Court.
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
