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BigFourReview (1-4)

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed"?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Which goal of the US Constitution is illustrated by this cartoon?

a)

form a union

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

establish justice

d)

ensure domestic peace

3.

This phrase best refers to the -

a)

failed policies made by foreign officials

b)

grievances in the Declaration of Independence

c)

national problems caused by outdated laws

d)

weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

4.

Why have only 27 Amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States?

a)

The process of adding amendments is very complex

b)

The courts strike down many amendments

c)

National laws limit the number of amendments

d)

Changes in society are too small to require amendments

5.

Which phrase completes this diagram?

a)

state population

b)

the number of political districts

c)

voter registration

d)

the number of state senators

6.

The principle of federalism gives government power to--

a)

the county and local governments

b)

a strong confederate government

c)

the national and state governments

d)

a powerful state government

7.

These headlines BEST illustrate the principle of--

a)

consent of the governed

b)

rule of law

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

democracy

8.

The principle of United States government that is best illustrated by the headline is--

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

checks and balances

c)

reserved and expressed powers

d)

representative democracy

9.

This headline illustrates the powers over which branch of government?

a)

State Executive

b)

State Legislative

c)

National Judicial

d)

National Executive

10.

According to the 10th Amendment, powers not given to the national government, are given to the---

a)

local governments

b)

state governments

c)

the courts

d)

political parties

11.

Which level of government can declare war on other nations?

a)

county

b)

state

c)

federal

d)

local

12.

Which branch can veto legislation.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Congress

13.

Which clause states that the Constitution, laws and treaties of the national government are the “supreme law of the land.”

a)

Extradition Clause

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Full Faith & Credit Clause

d)

Privileges & Immunities Clause

14.

What does the Judicial Branch do?

a)

Create laws

b)

Enforce laws

c)

Interpret laws

d)

Write laws

15.
Which system holds all power in one central level of government?
a)
Unitary System
b)
Federal System
c)
Democratic System
d)
The Galactic Republic System
16.
The idea of Natural Rights can be attributed to who?
a)
George Washington
b)
Adam Smith
c)
John Locke
d)
Thomas Jefferson
17.
What does it mean to say we have "separation of powers?"
a)
We divide power between the three Branches
b)
The President doesn't work with the Courts
c)
Congress doesn't work with the President
d)
We divide the two Houses of Congress
18.
The leader in a Parliamentary system is?
a)
President
b)
King
c)
Dictator
d)
Prime Minister
19.

What was a major change from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution?

a)

The government gained the power to tax, created the executive branch, and did not need unanimous consent to do anything.

b)

The government lost the power to raise an army, collect taxes, and make amendments.

c)

The government gained the power to declare laws and actions of other branches unconstitutional.

d)

The government lost the power to protect freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms.

20.

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

21.

What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?

a)

In a Democracy, people are represented by someone else. In a Republic, people get a direct say in government.

b)

In a Republic, people are represented by someone else. In a Democracy, people get a direct say in government.

c)

In a Democracy, people get a direct say in government. In a Republic, people are ruled by a King.

d)

In a Republic, people are represented by someone else. In a Democracy, the government is based around religious law.

22.

What part of the Constitution has the purposes of government for the United States?

a)

Preamble

b)

Articles

c)

Amendments

d)

none of these

23.
Thomas Hobbes is known for which of the following?
a)
Natural Rights
b)
Divine Right of Kings
c)
Social Contract
d)
Common Law
24.

What is the key concept behind the Social Contract?

a)

It is a contract you sign with your cell phone carrier when downloading social media apps.

b)

You surrender every right you have to the government with no benefit for yourself.

c)

You agree to have inappropriate content removed from apps such as Snapchat.

d)

You surrender certain rights in order for the government to provide you with protection and order.

25.

Natural Rights are rights all people have and are born with...

a)

Protection, Laws and Order

b)

Life, Liberty and Property

c)

Tabula Rasa

d)

Money, Money, Money

26.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
a)
The idea that people empower government
b)
The majority vote for a national election
c)
The concept that populations determine the size of the state
d)
The theory that popular presidents held more power
27.

A system of government, often fascist, with just one person ruling with complete and absolute power.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

28.

The five ways to limit government are... Mark all answers that apply.

a)

A Constitution and the Rule of Law

b)

Rights of the Minority

c)

Separation of Powers and Consent of the Governed

d)

Life, Liberty and Property

29.

A written plan of government.

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The English Bill of Right

c)

The Constitution

d)

280 Characters

30.

What does it mean to say we have "separation of powers?"

a)

We divide power evenly between branches of government

b)

We divide power but the leader of the government has ultimate say.

c)

We divide power between state and national government.

d)

We divide power among the smaller parts of government.

31.

Which is a common characteristic of a dictatorship?

a)

Concern for the rights and liberties of the people

b)

Frequent and open elections

c)

Power lies in the hands of a single person or group

32.

This man’s writings influenced the American Representative Democracy by emphasizing that people had natural rights and to protect these rights government should be limited. If these rights are violated by the government there are grounds for rebellion.

a)

Karl Marx

b)

John Locke

c)

Adam Smith

33.

The style of government where a few leaders rule is called?

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Representative Democracy

34.

Thomas Jefferson borrowed many of his ideas from which Enlightenment Philosopher?

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

John Adams

35.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power from?

a)

The King

b)

Religion

c)

The People

d)

The President

36.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Paul Revere
37.
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
38.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
39.
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the states
d)
national government
40.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?
a)
Zero
b)
One
c)
Two 
d)
Three
41.
How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
One
b)
Zero
c)
Two
d)
Three
42.
Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Create a plan for the Northwest Territory
b)
Negotiate treaties
c)
Levy taxes
d)
Declare war and peace
43.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
44.
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
a)
they supported a new Constitution
b)
they questioned the justice of slavery
c)
the feared the power of the national government
d)
the believed that states should have equal representation
45.
Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak central government
c)
Provided for no common currency
d)
All of the these
46.

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

the federal government was too weak

b)

It had no legislative branch

c)

The judicial was too powerful

d)

The executive was too powerful

47.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

a)

regulate trade between states

b)

borrow money

c)

equip a navy

d)

declare war

48.

Sally wants to vote in the next election, but someone told her she is not allowed to. What amendment allows Sally, a woman, the right to vote?

a)

15th

b)

24th

c)

19th

d)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

49.

A group of African Americans are hoping to vote for President in 2020. What helps them have that right? (2 Answers must be chosen)

a)

19th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

d)

26th Amendment

50.

DC GETS ELECTORS! What amendment would this headline come from?

a)

19th

b)

1st

c)

23rd

d)

24th

51.

VOCAB TIME: Suffrage means...

a)

To do away with something

b)

The right to vote

52.

You know long have to pay a poll tax to the polling place because of...

a)

14th amendment

b)

15th amendment

c)

23rd amendment

d)

24th amendment

53.

Jim is 18 years old and Billy is 17. What amendment allows Jim to vote in the next election but not Billy.

a)

13th

b)

24th

c)

28th

d)

26th

54.

VOCAB TIME: Abolish means to...

a)

have the right to vote

b)

do away with something

55.

The police searched a suspect’s smartphone without getting a warrant and found photo evidence of criminal activity. After a thorough investigation, the suspect was charged and the evidence obtained from the smartphone was used in the trial. Which of the following amendments contains the Bill of Rights protections that were most likely violated in this scenario?

a)

The Third Amendment

b)

The Fourth Amendment

c)

The Seventh Amendment

d)

The Eighth Amendment

56.

Students at a public university hold a peaceful protest to demonstrate against an increase in the cost of college tuition. Which of the following constitutional protections best applies to this scenario?

a)

The First Amendment

b)

The Second Amendment

c)

The Sixth Amendment

d)

The Ninth Amendment

57.

A person accused of a crime cannot afford an attorney, so the state provides the accused with a public defender. Which of the following amendments in the Bill of Rights best applies in this scenario?

a)

The Third Amendment

b)

The Fifth Amendment

c)

The Sixth Amendment

d)

The Seventh Amendment

58.

In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), the Supreme Court struck down racial segregation in public schools, finding that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.”

What constitutional clause did the Court rely most heavily on to reach this decision?

a)

The due process clause

b)

The necessary and proper clause

c)

The equal protection clause

d)

The free exercise clause

59.
This amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States
a)
12th
b)
13th
c)
14th
d)
15th
60.

Which amendment to the US Constitution granted full citizenship to all people born in the United States?

a)

Civil Rights Act of 1981

b)

14th amendment

c)

15th amendment

d)

hippos

61.
This amendment says all male citizens can now vote.
a)
13th
b)
15th
c)
19th
d)
23rd
62.

Regulate trade within states is a ________________ power.

a)

Federal

b)

State

63.
Issue licenses (marriage, hunting, driver's, etc.)
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
64.

Regulating inter-state commerce, coining money, making treaties with foreign countries, and.....

Which federal power BEST completes this list?

a)

Raising a military

b)

Setting education standards

c)

Promoting general welfare and well-being

d)

Protecting State Parks

65.
In which of the following scenarios is a Federal Government service being described?
a)
School Boards setting graduation standards
b)
Post-Offices being closed on MLK day
c)
Leaf and trash pickup being assigned in the fall
d)
Snow plows clearing that terrifying Virginia snow (3 cm and some clouds)
66.

The power to tax, make and enforce laws, and establish courts are examples of...

a)

Shared Powers

b)

Federal Powers

c)

State Powers

d)

Separation of Powers

67.

The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to

a)

prevent states from taxing agencies of the federal government

b)

reserve powers to the states

c)

allow for the burning of the flag as an expression of protest

68.

The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues?

a)

The existence of slavery

b)

The scope of power of the central government

c)

The right of the people to rebel

69.
If the president does not want an idea to become a law, he can _____________.
a)
veto it
b)
ignore it
c)
put it to the bottom of a pile
d)
vote on it
70.

What document was signed in 1215 and was the first to limit the power of a king?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

English Petition of Rights

71.

Which English document included the right to petition your government?

a)

English Petition of Right

b)

Magna Carta

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

English Declaration of Freedom

72.

Which document listed all these rights?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Petition of Right

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

73.

Which document outlawed:

-quartering soldiers

-seizing private property

-declaring martial law

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

English Petition of Right

c)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

74.

The Magna Carta placed limits on the government and indicated that the monarch

a)

must obey the law.

b)

cannot influence the law.

c)

is above the law.

d)

must not interfere with the law.

75.

Which best describes the aim of the Petition of Right?

a)

protecting citizens

b)

supporting the monarch

c)

empowering Parliament

d)

restricting the military’s power

76.

Which rights for citizens did the English Bill of Rights support? Choose three answers.

a)

freedom of religion

b)

universal suffrage

c)

protection from cruel punishment

d)

the right to bear arms

e)

the right to trial by jury

77.

a system in which the people choose their leaders to govern themselves - this is the type gov't of the U.S.

a)

democracy

b)

limited government

c)

representative democracy

d)

ordered government

78.

The Petition of Right ultimately gave us:

a)

Monarchs did not need approval before taxing people

b)

Monarchs needed approval before taxing people

c)

Monarchs and rulers could do whatever they wanted

79.
Which thinker introduced the idea of a separation of powers for effective government?
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Baron de Montesquieu
80.
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
81.
The Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise were both resolved by the Delegates of the--
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Continental Congress
c)
Parliament
d)
Constitutional Convention
82.
Who was the leader of the Continental Army and led the Constitutional Convention?
a)
James Madison
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
83.
Why is it important that the Constitution gave the federal government the power to "ensure domestic tranquility"?
a)
individual states refused to raise militias to keep the peace.
b)
States were fighting each other.
c)
The Constitution demanded we fight each other.
d)
Taxation without representation
84.
The Preamble includes the phrase "to form a more perfect union".  Why is this reason listed for creating a new Constitution?  
a)
We were fighting each other.
b)
England was threatening to take us over.
c)
The Articles of the Confederation did not work.
85.

The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

86.

The Federalist Papers were a series of newspaper articles published in 1787 to 1788 to win support for the

a)

construction of an interstate canal system

b)

ratification of the United States Constitution

c)

right of the colonies to rebel against Great Britain

d)

right of a state to succeed from the Union

87.

Establishes that federal constitution take precedence of laws

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Expressed Powers

c)

Articles

88.

Powers shared by both the federal and state governements

a)

Concurrent powers

b)

Expressed powers

c)

Articles

89.

Powers expressly granted to the federal government

a)

Enumerated powers

b)

Implied powers

c)

Preamble

90.
The Supremacy Clause states that 
a)
state laws are superior to federal laws
b)
federal laws are superior to state laws
c)
expressed powers are superior to implied powers
d)
Alabama is superior to Auburn
91.
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
92.
Which amendment protects the powers and rights of State Governments?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
93.
Run public schools
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
94.
Make treaties and deals with foreign countries
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
95.
Declare War
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
96.
Create an army and a navy
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
97.
Print Money
a)
Federal power
b)
State power
c)
(Concurrent) Shared power
98.
Collect Taxes is a __________ power
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
d)
This choice is wrong
99.
An implied power...
a)
is listed in the constitution.
b)
is reserved for the states
c)
is allowed under the elastic clause and relates to an enumerated power
d)
is never constitutional.
100.
Which of these is an implied power?
a)
Buy weapons for the army from a private company.
b)
Declare War
c)
Make a foreign treaty.
d)
Regulate Interstate Commerce
101.

Separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by others

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Delegated power

102.

All government power comes from the people

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Indirect Democracy

c)

Limited Government

d)

Electoral Colleg

103.

How are 14th Amendment due process protections related to the Civil Rights Act of 1968?

a)

Congress may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.

b)

Congress may not enact discriminatory employment policies.

c)

State legislatures may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.

d)

State legislatures may not enact discriminatory employment policies.

104.

How did the passage of the Voting Rights of 1965 impact political participation?

a)

All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote.

b)

All children of foreign citizens could now vote.

c)

All African-Americans could now vote.

d)

All women could now vote.

105.

Based on the scenario above, which constitutional violation has occurred?

a)

Calvin is arrested for committing a crime.

b)

Calvin is sentenced to serve time in prison.

c)

Calvin is not allowed to speak freely in court.

d)

Calvin is not granted an attorney.

106.

Which documents addressed concerns about a bill of rights not being included in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The Federalist Papers

b)

The Anti-Federalist Papers

c)

The Mayflower Compact and Common Sense

d)

The Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence

107.

Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case?

a)

A person robs another person at gunpoint.

b)

A person is caught breaking into a house.

c)

A person breaks a leg at a friend’s house.

d)

A person fails to stop at a red light.

108.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution protects individual rights?

a)

Declaration of Rights

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Article I

d)

Article II

109.
Freedom of religion (establishment & free exercise clauses), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
110.
Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive from imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.
a)
8th Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
20th Amendment
111.
Right to bear arms
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
18th Amendment
112.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizure
a)
8th Amendent
b)
6th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
113.
No quartering of Soldiers
a)
6th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
12 Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
114.
Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
5th  Amendment
115.
“In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved”: When the Seventh Amendment was written in the 1700s, $20 was considered a lot of money. Today, any disputes that involve amounts less than $75000 will not be handled in a federal court.
a)
8th Amendment
b)
12th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
116.
All the rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people, not the government. In other words, the rights of the people are not limited to just the rights listed in the Constitution. 
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a)
5th Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment

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