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3rd 6 Weeks Review

Total questions: 163

Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

George Washington's FOREIGN policy was based on...

a)

remaining neutral in foreign conflicts

b)

economic development of the United States

c)

supporting the efforts of the revolutionaries in France

d)

Building up the United States' military

2.

Which of the following means "An act or decision that sets to example for others to follow."

a)

tariff

b)

inauguration

c)

precedent

d)

foreign policy

3.

Which of the following was the title that George Washington adopted as President?

a)

Honorable President

b)

Mr. President

c)

Prime Minister

d)

Chancellor

4.

Which of the following is a PRECEDENT that was established by George Washington's Presidency?

a)

Stepping down from the Presidency after serving two terms

b)

Using the military to put down rebellions

c)

allowing the rich and powerful to run the government

d)

intervening in conflicts with foreign countries

5.

Who favored the idea of a strong, central government?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

6.

Who favored the idea of a national bank?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

7.

Who favored the idea of supporting the FRENCH in the conflict between France and Great Britain?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

8.

Who favored the idea of the government being led by the "common man?"

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

9.

Who favored the idea of STRICT interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

10.

Who favored the idea of LOOSE interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic Republicans

11.

Reading and using the Constitution in a way that gives all power to the federal government that are not specifically denied is known as...

a)

Strict Interpretation

b)

Loose Interpretation

12.

Reading and using the Constitution in a way that restricts the power of the federal government to only the powers listed in the Constitution is known as...

a)

Strict Interpretation

b)

Loose Interpretation

13.

The __________ is appointed by the President, and contains the heads of executive departments

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Cabinet

c)

Senate

d)

House of Representatives

e)

Military

14.

How did George Washington react to the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

He passed a law forbidding people to protest

b)

He sent tax collectors to assess who was participating in the rebellion

c)

He allowed the people to practice their right to protest

d)

He sent in the military to put down the rebellion

15.

Which of the following was the MAIN issue in which Federalists and Democratic Republicans disagreed?

a)

The size and power of the national government

b)

The government's ability to raise an army and navy

c)

How many terms a president should be able to serve

d)

Whether or not to pay off the nation's war debt.

16.

The Democratic-Republicans believed that the Alien & Sedition Acts were an attack on their...

a)

right to bear arms

b)

right to trial by jury

c)

right to freedom of speech/press

d)

right to vote

17.

Which of the following created the federal court system with 6 Supreme Court Justices?

a)

XYZ Affair

b)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

c)

Jay's Treaty

d)

Judiciary Act of 1789

18.

Under the ____________, citizens could be penalized for criticizing the government

a)

Alien Act

b)

Judiciary Act of 1789

c)

Sedition Act

d)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

19.

____________ helped the British agree to remove their troops from the Ohio River Valley

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

The XYZ Affair

c)

The Alien & Sedition Acts

d)

Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

20.

The actions that nations take in relation to OTHER COUNTRIES is known as...

a)

foreign policy

b)

domestic policy

21.

The actions that nations take in relation to ITSELF is known as...

a)

foreign policy

b)

domestic policy

22.

The ______________ required immigrants to live in the US for 14 years before becoming a citizen with the right to vote.

a)

Sedition Act

b)

Alien Act

c)

XYZ Affair

d)

Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

23.

The __________ nullified the Alien & Sedition act, affirming "states' rights"

a)

Judiciary Act of 1789

b)

XYZ Affair

c)

Jay's Treaty

d)

Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

24.

The President takes the oath of office during their....

a)

inauguration

b)

domestic policy

c)

confirmation hearing

d)

electoral college

25.

A(n) __________ is a tax on foreign goods that are brought into the country

a)

treaty

b)

resolution

c)

tariff

d)

inauguration

26.

Under the Articles of Confederation, all of the power rested with...

a)

the states

b)

the national government

c)

the King

d)

the Parliament

27.

A confederation is a type of government where all of the states...

a)

Follow the rules made by the national government

b)

Compete with each other for wealth

c)

Cooperate with each other

d)

Constantly rebel against the Congress

28.

The AOC Congress…

a)

Had one branch

b)

Had no Chief Executive

c)

Had no court system

d)

all of these are correct

29.

The Land Ordinance of 1785...

a)

Said how the Northwest Territory should be governed

b)

Said how the Northwest Territory could become states

c)

Said how the Northwest Territory would be divided up and sold

d)

Said how the Northwest Territory would be represented in Congress

30.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787...

a)

Created 3 stages through which the territorial governments would go

b)

Set aside land to fund public education

c)

Said how much settlers would pay in taxes

d)

Allow slavery to spread into the new territories

31.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was unusual because...

a)

It made the new territories colonies of the United States

b)

It gave women the right to vote

c)

It counted slaves as part of the territory’s population

d)

It allowed territories to become states, equal to the original 13 colonies

32.

The Articles of Confederation went into effect in

a)

1776

b)

1781

c)

1787

d)

1800

33.

The Constitutional Convention was held in

a)

Washington DC

b)

Yorktown

c)

New York

d)

Philadelphia

34.

The US Constitution was ratified in...

a)

1775

b)

1776

c)

1781

d)

1787

35.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government did not have the power to...

a)

tax its citizens

b)

declare war

c)

make treaties

d)

none of these are correct

36.

The Virginia plan called for...

a)

slavery to be abolished

b)

two houses of Congress

37.

Under the Virginia Plan, representation would be determined....

a)

based on population

b)

equally among the states

c)

based on the number of slaves

d)

none of these

38.

Under the New Jersey Plan, there would be a single house of Congress, and each state would get...

a)

a different amount of representatives based on population

b)

an equal vote

39.

The _____________ was a plan in which slaves would be counted for taxation and representation

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

Three Fifths Compromise

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Constitutional Convention

40.

Under the Constitution, the chief executive would be chosen...

a)

directly by the people

b)

by the electoral college

c)

by the Senate

d)

by the state governments

41.

Which of the following wrote the Federalist Papers?

a)

John Jay

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

James Madison

d)

all of these are correct

42.

________________ were a series of essays written to persuade people to support the ratification of the new Constitution

a)

Common Sense

b)

The Crisis

c)

Federalist Papers

43.

Which form of government was established by the Constitution?

a)

confederation

b)

democracy

c)

republic

d)

monarchy

44.

In which house of Congress does each state receive two representatives?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

45.

In which house of Congress is representation based on population?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

46.

In ______________, the delegates at the Constitutional Convention solved the issue of representation by having two houses of Congress

a)

Three Fifths Compromise

b)

The New Jersey Plan

c)

The Virginia Plan

d)

The Great Compromise

47.

Some delegates refused to ratify the final draft of the Constitution because they were afraid that...

a)

it made the national government too weak

b)

it gave too much power to the national government

c)

it made the government vulnerable to interference from foreign countries

d)

none of these

48.

Which branch of government contains the Supreme Court?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

49.

Which branch of government contains the Senate and the House of Representatives?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

50.

Which branch of government contains the President and Vice-President?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

51.

The main job of the legislative branch is to...

a)

write laws

b)

enforce or carry out laws

c)

interpret the laws

52.

The main job of the judicial branch is to...

a)

write laws

b)

enforce or carry out laws

c)

interpret the laws

53.

The main job of the executive branch is to...

a)

write laws

b)

enforce or carry out laws

c)

interpret the laws

54.

Which branch of government has the ability to declare war?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

55.

Which branch of government has the ability to veto laws that are passed by Congress?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

56.

If a bill is vetoed by the President, then the Senate can pass it into law anyway by a 2/3 vote.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Which branch of government can appoint justices to the Supreme Court?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

58.

Which branch of government can approve presidential nominations to the Supreme Court?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

59.

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

60.

Which branch of government has the ability to collect taxes?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

61.

The President is Commander-in-Chief of our military. Which branch contains the President?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

62.

Which branch of government can regulate interstate and international trade/commerce?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

63.

Which branch of government can make treaties with foreign countries?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

64.

Which branch of government can APPROVE treaties with foreign countries?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

65.

Which branch of government can coin money?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

66.

Which branch contains the President, Vice-President, and the President's cabinet?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

67.

Which branch contains the House of Representatives and the Senate (Congress)?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

68.

Which branch contains the Supreme Court?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

69.

The ability to approve Presidential appointments to the cabinet and Supreme Court is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

70.

The ability to impeach Supreme Court justices and approve presidential appointments to the Supreme Court is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

71.

The ability of the President to appoint Justices to the Supreme Court is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

72.

The ability of the President to veto laws passed by Congress is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

73.

The ability of the President to call special sessions of Congress is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

74.

The ability of Congress to declare war is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

75.

The ability of Congress approve (or ratify) treaties with foreign nations is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

76.

The ability of the Supreme Court to interpret laws is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

77.

The ability of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

78.

The ability of the President to enforce (or not enforce) the rulings of the Supreme Court is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

79.

The ability of Congress to impeach and remove a President from office is an example of...

a)

the LEGISTLATIVE branch checking the EXECUTIVE branch

b)

the LEGISLATIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

c)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the JUDICIAL branch

d)

the EXECUTIVE branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

e)

the JUDICIAL branch checking the LEGISLATIVE branch

80.

The members of the Supreme Court are appointed to life terms. This means that they are not obligated to rule how the President who appointed them want them to rule.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Which of the following was NOT one of the NATURAL rights John Locke talked about?

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Property

d)

Economics

82.

According to John Locke, where does the government get its power to rule?

a)

From the King

b)

From the people

c)

From Congress

d)

From winning wars

83.

According to John Locke, the people have a right to abolish their government if it acts tyrannical.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

__________ thought that separating or dividing powers among groups would protect against tyranny

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Charles de Montesquieu

d)

Benjamin Franklin

85.

Charles de Montesquieu believed that groups should be able to correct each other if they try to obtain too much power

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Which of the following principles is the belief that people can and should govern themselves; the people rule.

a)

Republicanism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Checks & Balances

d)

Popular Sovereignty

87.

Which of the following principles is the idea that people vote for candidates who represent their views in government. (representative government)

a)

Republicanism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Popular Sovereignty

88.

The DIRECT election of Senators and Representatives is an example of...

a)

Federalism

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Republicanism

d)

Individual Rights

89.

The idea that power is shared by the state and federal government is known as...

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Republicanism

c)

Federalism

d)

Checks & Balances

90.

The powers that are given to the national government are known as...

a)

delegated powers

b)

reserved powers

c)

concurrent powers

91.

Powers that are given to the STATE government are...

a)

Concurrent Powers

b)

Delegated Powers

c)

Reserved Powers

92.

Powers that are shared between the national and state governments are...

a)

concurrent powers

b)

delegated powers

c)

reserved powers

93.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 branches of government?

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Military

d)

Executive

94.

The idea that the Federal government is divided into 3 branches - Executive, Legislative, and Judicial is known as...

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Republicanism

d)

Popular Sovereignty

95.

Each of the 3 branches of government has a check on the other 2 branches. This balances power between the 3, ensuring that none of the branches seize control. This system is known as...

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Republicanism

96.

The idea that everybody has to follow the same laws, even members of the government, is known as...

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Limited Government

d)

Checks & Balances

97.

Personal liberties (Unalienable Rights) are rights that people are born with and can not be taken away by the government without due process. This principle is known as...

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Repbulicanism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Individual Rights

98.

Which of the following is the BEST example of unalienable rights?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Crisis

c)

Federalist Papers

d)

Articles of Confederation

99.

A President vetoes a bill that was passed through Congress, and it doesn't get signed into law. This is an example of...

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Republicanism

d)

Federalism

100.

You can’t have the whole population vote on every issue, so you vote for people who share similar beliefs and allow them to make decisions in your name. This idea is known as...

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Republicanism

d)

Individual Rights

101.

Delegated powers are also referred to as...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

shared powers

d)

enumerated powers

102.

Concurrent powers are also known as...

a)

shared powers

b)

delegated powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

enumerated powers

103.

Powers that are specifically given to the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT in the Constitution are known as...

a)

Concurrent Powers

b)

Reserved Powers

c)

Delegated Powers

104.

Powers that are given to the STATES are known as...

a)

Delegated Powers

b)

Implied Powers

c)

Concurrent Powers

d)

Reserved Powers

105.

Powers that are SHARED between the state and federal governments are known as...

a)

Delegated Powers

b)

Implied Powers

c)

Concurrent Powers

d)

Reserved Powers

106.

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights states that any power not delegated to the federal government belongs to the states or the people?

a)

7th amendment

b)

8th amendment

c)

9th amendment

d)

10th amendment

107.

The ELASTIC clause of the Constitution (Article 1 Section 8) allows the federal government to make all laws that are "necessary and proper." This give the federal government...

a)

enumerated powers

b)

implied powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

concurrent powers

108.

The power to tax is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

109.

The power to coin money is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

110.

The power to regulate INTRAstate commerce is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

111.

The power to maintain armed forces is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

112.

The power to make STATE laws is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

113.

The power to protect copyrights is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

114.

The power to declare war is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

115.

The power to establish schools is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

116.

The power to borrow money is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

117.

The power to maintain courts is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

118.

The power to run elections and establish local governments is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

119.

The power to establish a postal system is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

120.

The creation of a national bank is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

121.

The power to sign treaties is an example of...

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

implied powers

122.

The Elastic Clause of the Constitution is also referred to as..

a)

shared powers

b)

the necessary and proper clause

c)

the 10th amendment

d)

none of these are correct

123.

Did Federalists believe in a strong national government?

a)

Yes

b)

No

124.

Did Federalists support the creation of a national bank?

a)

Yes

b)

No

125.

Did Federalists support the ratification of the Constitution?

a)

Yes

b)

No

126.

Did Anti-Federalists support the ratification of the new Constitution?

a)

Yes

b)

No

127.

Did Anti-Federalists support the creation of a national bank?

a)

Yes

b)

No

128.

Did the Anti-Federalists support the idea of a strong national government?

a)

Yes

b)

No

129.

Instead of fixing the problems in the Articles of Confederation, the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decided to make an entirely new Constitution

a)

True

b)

False

130.

The Constitutional Convention took place in...

a)

New York

b)

Washington D.C.

c)

Lexington

d)

Philadelphia

131.

Which state did NOT attend the Constitutional Convention?

a)

New York

b)

North Carolina

c)

Rhode Island

d)

Texas

132.

John Adams was a...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

133.

Thomas Jefferson was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

134.

George Washington was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

135.

Patrick Henry was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

136.

Benjamin Franklin was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

137.

Samuel Adams was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

138.

James Madison was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

139.

George Mason was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

140.

John Jay was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

141.

Edmund Rudolph was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

142.

Alexander Hamilton was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

143.

Elbridge Gerry was a(n)...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

144.

The Constitutional Convention was held in...

a)

1776

b)

1786

c)

1787

d)

1788

145.

Who pushed for a Bill of Rights to be included in the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

146.

In order to take effect, the Constitution had to be ratified by how many states?

a)

9

b)

10

c)

11

d)

13

147.

The first 10 amendment that guarantee rights and freedoms to all Americans are known as...

a)

The Federalist Papers

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Articles of Confederation

d)

The Bill of Rights

148.

Guarantees the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly & petition.

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

e)

5th amendment

149.

Guarantees citizens the right to bear arms.

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

e)

5th amendment

150.

Prevents the government from quartering soldiers in private homes during time of peace

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

e)

5th amendment

151.

Provides protection against unreasonable search and seizure; authorities must have probable cause in order to issue a search warrant.

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

e)

5th amendment

152.

Guarantees people accused of a capital crime the right to appear before a grand jury to ensure that the authorities have enough evidence to charge them with a crime; prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense; protects people accused of a crime from having to incriminate themselves; keeps the government from depriving citizens of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

e)

5th amendment

153.

Guarantees those accused of a crime the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury in the state and district where the crime was committed; also guarantees them the right to counsel and to know the specific details of the crime of which they are accused

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

9th amendment

e)

10th amendment

154.

Guarantees all citizens the right to a jury trial in civil court cases

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

9th amendment

e)

10th amendment

155.

Prevents the government from demanding excessive bail or fines and protects people convicted of a crime from cruel or unusual punishment

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

9th amendment

e)

10th amendment

156.

People have other rights not specifically listed in the Constitution

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

9th amendment

e)

10th amendment

157.

Powers that are not given to the federal government belong to the states

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

9th amendment

e)

10th amendment

158.

Allows the Electoral College to use separate ballots in voting for President and Vice President

a)

12th amendment

b)

19th amendment

c)

26th amendment

159.

Stops the government from denying a person’s right to vote based on gender

a)

12th amendment

b)

19th amendment

c)

26th amendment

160.

Lowered the legal voting age to 18 years of age

a)

12th amendment

b)

19th amendment

c)

26th amendment

161.

Outlawed Slavery in the United States

a)

13th amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

15th amendment

162.

Protection of rights of Citizens: it protects the rights of citizenship by stopping a state government or the federal government from taking away life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

a)

13th amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

15th amendment

163.

Stops the government from denying a person’s right to vote based on race

a)

13th amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

15th amendment

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