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WC Ch 08 Lsn 4 Founding Docs and Enlightenment Quiz

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

John Adams

b)

George Washington

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Thomas Jefferson

2.

Which document established the framework of the United States government?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

United States Constitution

3.

Who is known for his idea of natural rights and social contract theory?

a)

Adam Smith

b)

Karl Marx

c)

Thomas Hobbes

d)

John Locke

4.

Which Enlightenment philosopher advocated for the separation of powers in government?

a)

Montesquieu

b)

Locke

c)

Rousseau

d)

Voltaire

5.

Which document declared the thirteen American colonies as independent from Great Britain?

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Constitution of Independence

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Articles of Confederation

6.

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in the concept of checks and balances in government?

a)

Montesquieu

b)

Voltaire

c)

Rousseau

d)

Hobbes

7.

Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

United States Constitution

8.
Gave too much power to the states,
Weak central govt
led to the writing of the Constitution
a)
The Constitution
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Bill of Rights
9.
The purpose of the Preamble is to state the _____ of the Constitution
a)
Options
b)
Goals
c)
Platform
d)
Rules
10.
The first ten amendments of The Constitution are called
a)
The declaration of rights
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The declaration of independence
d)
RAPPS
11.

1. Who does the Bill of Rights protect

a)

The King

b)

The people

c)

The government

d)

The Federalists

12.

"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another..." -The Declaration of Independence, 1776


Which idea of government is described in this passage?

a)

consent of the governed

b)

limited government

c)

habeas corpus

d)

limited monarchy

13.
Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness)
a)

Declaration of Independence  

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

The Consitution

d)

The Bill of Rights

14.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
15.

This document created a stronger national government with 3 branches.

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

16.

What is the Constitution?

a)

the laws and principles of our government

b)

a written plan of government for Mexico

c)

a letter declaring our freedom

d)

the laws for Texas

17.
The division of power between a central government and state governments is called
a)
The United States
b)
the Supremacy Clause
c)
the Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
federalism
18.

Dividing the government into 3 specific branches is called?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Power Pyramid

c)

Tri-Government Balance

d)

Seperation of Powers

19.

Which are not part of Congress, our legislative branch?

a)

The House of Representatives

b)

The Senate

c)

The president

d)

The Supreme Court

20.

The Consitution can never be amended.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

This document was written to help get the Constitution ratified by limiting the government’s powers

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

22.

Which freedom prevents the government from interfering with the distribution of information and opinions?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of the Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom to Petition the Government

23.

Which freedom protects your right to express yourself with things like clothing and art?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of the Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom to Petition the Government

24.

Which freedom is NOT protected under the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of Assembly

d)

Freedom of Education

25.
According to the Declaration of Independence who gives us our rights? 
a)
given by God at birth 
b)
given by our government 
c)
given by our president 
d)
given by our parents 
26.
Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?
a)
“The main purpose of government is to expand and glorify the state”
b)
“The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals”
c)
“The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King”
d)
“The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality”
27.
When Thomas Jefferson copied John Locke's ideas about the social contract, what did he say the people had the right to do to a government who was not protecting the people's rights?
a)
Write a letter
b)
Suggest how it could be better
c)
Wait until they started to respect the people's rights
d)
Abolish it
28.
The Declaration of Independence states, “That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it.” Which Enlightened idea do these words describe?
a)
need to ensure a representative government.
b)
social contract between government and the people.
c)
revolutionary intent to overthrow the current government.
d)
return to a society that has no central authority.
29.

Which is NOT true about the Preamble to the Constitution?

a)

It begins with "We the People.."

b)

It explains the right of Habeas Corpus

c)

It has the goals of the Constitution

d)

Its the Introduction to the Constitution

30.

An addition made to a constitution, statue, or legislative bill

a)

Amendment

b)

Preamble

c)

Implied power

31.

Amendment that provides Freedom of speech, press, religion and assembly

a)

1

b)

4

c)

8

32.

Amendment that provides for the Right to bear arms

a)

2

b)

3

c)

10

33.

Amendment that provides people do not have to quarter (house) soldiers

a)

3

b)

7

c)

9

34.

Amendment that provides for no unreasonable search or seizure without a warrant or probable cause

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

35.

Amendment that provides Due Process which protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy

a)

5

b)

2

c)

7

36.

Amendment that Lists your legal rights when accused of a crime; right to an attorney and a speedy, public, jury trial

a)

6

b)

1

c)

10

37.

Amendment that provides You are allowed to have a jury trial in a Civil case worth more than $20

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

38.

Amendment that prevents cruel or unusual punishments

a)

8

b)

3

c)

6

39.

Amendment that provides You have personal rights that are not listed in the Constitution

a)

9

b)

4

c)

8

40.

Amendment that provides states are given power not reserved for the federal government

a)

10

b)

7

c)

2

41.

Ratification means....

a)

Amend

b)

Change

c)

Approve

d)

Relations Among the States/National Government Obligations to States

42.

Article I

a)

Creates the executive branch of government and gives the executive power to the president.

b)

Creates the judicial branch of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and any inferior courts Congress creates.

c)

Creates the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together, they are called the Congress.

d)

Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.

43.

Article II

a)

Creates the executive branch of government and gives the executive power to the president.

b)

Creates the judicial branch of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and any inferior courts Congress creates.

c)

Creates the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together, they are called the Congress.

d)

Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.

44.

Article III

a)

Creates the executive branch of government and gives the executive power to the president.

b)

Creates the judicial branch of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and any inferior courts Congress creates.

c)

Creates the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together, they are called the Congress.

d)

Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.

45.

Article IV

a)

Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.

b)

Sets rules for the relationship among the states and for admitting new states, and guarantees each state will be a republic.

c)

Explains that the Constitution would be ratified when nine states approved it.

d)

Establishes the Constitution and other U.S. laws as the supreme law of the land, superior to state laws.

46.

Article V

a)

Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.

b)

Sets rules for the relationship among the states and for admitting new states, and guarantees each state will be a republic.

c)

Explains that the Constitution would be ratified when nine states approved it.

d)

Establishes the Constitution and other U.S. laws as the supreme law of the land, superior to state laws.

47.

Article VI

a)

Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.

b)

Sets rules for the relationship among the states and for admitting new states, and guarantees each state will be a republic.

c)

Explains that the Constitution would be ratified when nine states approved it.

d)

Establishes the Constitution and other U.S. laws as the supreme law of the land, superior to state laws.

48.

Article VII

a)

Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.

b)

Sets rules for the relationship among the states and for admitting new states, and guarantees each state will be a republic.

c)

Explains that the Constitution would be ratified when nine states approved it.

d)

Establishes the Constitution and other U.S. laws as the supreme law of the land, superior to state laws.

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