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Chapter 4-5 study guide United states history

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 7hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did ideas from the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights help create?

a)

that a government should be constitutional, that the law of the land should apply to everyone

b)
Chinese Constitution
c)
Russian Revolution
d)
French Revolution
2.

What document declared that no person could be forced to attend church or pay for church
with taxes?

a)

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

b)
First Amendment to the United States Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Magna Carta
3.

What was the first national plan of government for the United States?

a)
Emancipation Proclamation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)

The Articles of Confederation

d)
Constitution of the United States
4.

What is ratification?

a)
The rejection or disapproval of something
b)

Official approval

c)
The formal approval or acceptance of something
d)
The act of ignoring or disregarding something
5.

What was Shays' Rebellion?

a)

The uprising of farmers to protest high taxes and heavy debt

b)
An armed uprising in Massachusetts against high taxes and economic instability.
c)
A peaceful protest against unfair labor practices.
d)
A rebellion led by Native American tribes against European settlers.
6.


What was the significance of Shays' Rebellion?

a)

Shays's Rebellion exposed the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation

b)
It caused a shift in power from the federal government to the states.
c)
It led to the ratification of the Constitution.
d)
It resulted in the formation of a new political party.
7.

After Shays' Rebellion, what did many Americans call for?

a)
A stronger central government and a new constitution
b)

strengthening the federal government

c)
Complete independence from Britain
d)
A return to the Articles of Confederation
8.

What is federalism?

a)
A system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual
b)
A system of government in which power is divided between two central authorities
c)
A system of government in which power is determined by the military
d)

The sharing of power between a central government and the states tat make up a country

9.

What is popular sovereignty?

a)
Popular sovereignty refers to the power of the government to control its citizens
b)

The idea that the political authority belongs to the people

c)
Popular sovereignty is the belief that a government should be ruled by a single individual
d)
The authority of a government is determined by its military power
10.

What is the bill of rights

a)
The Bill of Rights is a document that outlines the rights of citizens in the United Kingdom.
b)
The Bill of Rights is a list of laws that govern the behavior of politicians in the United States.
c)
The Bill of Rights is a treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain.
d)

10 of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens rights

11.

Define: Separation of Powers

a)
The delegation of government responsibilities to non-governmental organizations.
b)

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another

c)
The combination of government responsibilities into one branch to consolidate power.
d)
The concentration of power in one entity to ensure efficient decision-making.
12.

What branch of government makes laws

a)
Judicial branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
Executive branch
d)
Military branch
13.

What branch of government enforces laws?

a)
Legislative branch
b)
Executive branch
c)
Judicial branch
d)
Military branch
14.

What branch of government interprets laws?

a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Military
15.

How long are the terms of office for a Representative

a)
4 years
b)
6 years
c)
10 years
d)
2 years
16.

How long are the terms of office for a Senator?

a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
8 years
d)
6 years
17.

How long is the term of office for the President or Vice-President?

a)
4 years
b)
8 years
c)
6 years
d)
2 years
18.

How long is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?

a)
10 years
b)
for life
c)
4 years
d)
2 years
19.

How many members are there in the Senate?

a)
50
b)
100
c)
200
d)
10
20.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

a)
500
b)
200
c)
435
d)
100
21.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

a)
To protect individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government.
b)
To increase the power of the federal government
c)
To limit individual liberties
d)
To establish a monarchy in the United States
22.

What protections are granted under the 1st Amendment?

a)
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government.
b)
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and the right to privacy.
c)
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and the right to bear arms.
d)

Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion

23.

What amendment grants the right to bear arms?

a)
Second Amendment
b)
Fourth Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
First Amendment
24.

Who does the 5 the, 6th, 7th and 8th amendments protect?

a)
Foreign nationals in the immigration system
b)
Businesses in the free market
c)
Individuals in the criminal justice system
d)
Children in the education system
25.

List the ways for becoming a U.S. citizen.

a)
Marriage, Asylum, Employment, Refugee status
b)
Birth, Naturalization, Acquisition through parents, Derivative citizenship
c)
Inheritance, Education, Military service, Investment
d)
Tourism, Volunteer work, Political asylum, Adoption
26.

Who are naturalized citizens in the United States?

a)
Individuals born in the United States who have not gone through the process of becoming a citizen
b)
Foreign-born individuals who are not eligible to become citizens
c)
Foreign-born individuals who have been granted permanent residency but not citizenship
d)
Foreign-born individuals who have gone through the process of becoming a citizen of the United States
27.

What are the required duties of being a U.S. citizen?

a)

Respect authorities,obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury when called, and defending the country if necessary

b)
Obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury, and defending the country only if it's not dangerous
c)
Paying taxes, serving on a jury, and defending the country only if it's convenient
d)
Ignoring the law, avoiding taxes, refusing to serve on a jury, and not defending the country
28.

What system is used by the federal government to contact American men 18 years or older

in case of a draft?

a)
Mandatory Service System
b)
National Service System
c)
Compulsory Service System
d)
Selective Service System

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