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Unit 1 Review for Mastery Mode

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which document contains the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

a)

The Federalist Papers

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Articles of Confederation

d)

The Emancipation Proclamation

2.

Which document contains the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

a)

The Federalist Papers

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Articles of Confederation

d)

The Emancipation Proclamation

3.

Which of the following is a right protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The right to bear arms

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Protection from unreasonable searches

d)

The right to a speedy trial

4.

Which of the following is a requirement for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Being born in the United States

b)

Passing a U.S. history and government test

c)

Owning property in the U.S.

d)

Serving in the military

5.

Which document announced the American colonies' independence from Britain?

a)

The U.S. Constitution

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Magna Carta

6.

Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fourth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Tenth Amendment

7.

Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fourth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Tenth Amendment

8.

Which document established the framework for the federal government of the United States?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The U.S. Constitution

d)

Liberty, Egalitarianism, laissez-faire, populism, individualism

9.

Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?

a)

Filing a petition for divorce

b)

Taking the Oath of Allegiance

c)

Registering to vote

d)

Applying for a passport

10.

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

To establish the three branches of government

b)

To protect individual liberties

c)

To declare independence from Britain

d)

To outline the process for amending the Constitution

11.

Which of the following best explains why the Declaration of Independence was written?

a)

To create a new government structure

b)

To list grievances against the British king and declare independence

c)

To establish the Bill of Rights

d)

To end the Civil War

12.

Which of the following best describes the intent of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

To declare war on Britain

b)

To establish a framework for government and protect citizens' rights

c)

To announce that the colonies are now independent from the Great Britain

d)

To establish a military and allow states to use their personal military to defend against other countries

13.

Which of the following best summarizes the criteria for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Be born in the U.S., speak English, and be 18 years old

b)

Be a lawful permanent resident, meet residency requirements, demonstrate good moral character, pass English and civics tests, and take the Oath of Allegiance

c)

Serve in the military, own property, and pay taxes

d)

Be married to a U.S. citizen and have a job

14.

Which of the following best explains the importance of the Bill of Rights?

a)

It outlines the process for electing the President

b)

It protects individual freedoms from government overreach

c)

It establishes the Supreme Court

d)

It sets tax rates

15.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "unalienable rights" as stated in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Rights that can be taken away by the government

b)

Rights that are given by the king

c)

Rights that cannot be surrendered or transferred

d)

Rights that apply only to citizens

16.

A person has passed the U.S. civics test and interview. What is the next step in the naturalization process?

a)

File Form N-400

b)

Take the Oath of Allegiance

c)

Register to vote

d)

Apply for a green card

17.

​ (a)   is the principle of government allowing people to elect representatives

Choose from the below words

Republicanism

Federalism

Popular Sovereignty

18.

Match the following principles with their descriptions.

a)

The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people

1.

Republicanism

b)

The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions

2.

Judicial Interpretation

c)

The division of power between a federal government and state governments

3.

Federalism

d)

The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional

4.

Judicial Review

19.
a)
Federalism 
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Popular sovereignty
d)
Individual rights
20.

Based on the excerpt, it can be concluded that the United States has which of the following types of government?

a)

theocracy

b)

monarchy

c)

democracy

d)

dictatorship

21.

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

a)

Federalism

b)

Amendment

c)

Ratification

d)

Veto

22.

Which of these are powers of Congress

a)

Raise & spend revenue,borrow money,print money,regulate trade,punish counterfeiting,decide rules for bankruptcy

b)

Declare war,create armed forces, rules for armed forces, protect from pirates

c)

Create post office, create Federal courts, create National capital, create copyrights/patents

d)

all of the above

23.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

a)

135

b)

235

c)

335

d)

435

24.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

a)

135

b)

100

c)

335

d)

435

25.

How many Senators are there?

a)

135

b)

100

c)

335

d)

435

26.

True or False, Congress has the power to declare war.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which type of government do we have in the United States?

a)

monarchy

b)

democracy

c)

dictatorship

28.

Reorder the following Amendments of the Constitution in the order that they appear.

29.

Accord to the ​ (a)   you cannot have ​ (b)   nor may you receive punishment that is ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words

8th Amendment

excessive bails or fines

cruel and unusal

7th Amendment

9th Amendment

jail time exceeding the max allowed time

not listed in the Constitution

30.

file an application --> be interviewed --> take language and civics tests --> take oath of allegiance


This shows some of the steps in becoming a:

a)

registered voter in the US

b)

member of the US armed forces

c)

candidate for elected office in the US

d)

naturalized US citizen

31.

What is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?

a)

Immigration

b)

Assimilation

c)

Urbanization

d)

Naturalization

32.

To be naturalized, you need to 1) be over 18 years old, 2) be a resident for 5 years, 3) be of good moral character, 4) speak English, and

a)

have a college degree

b)

have voted in the last election

c)

pass a civics test

d)

marry a U.S. citizen

33.

What document establishes the three branches of government?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Articles of Confederation

34.

Life Liberty and the pursuit of happiness

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Constitution

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Bill of Rights

35.

Which founding document outlines the structure and powers of the U.S. government?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Federalist Papers

c)

The Constitution

d)

The Articles of Confederation

36.

Which U.S. document starts with the words "We the People"?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

37.

I am a document that explains how the U.S. governemnt works and lays down the foundation of the laws of the United States. What am I?

a)

the Bill of Rights

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Constitution

38.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Sam Adams

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

39.

Adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776:

a)

The Constitution

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Continental Army

d)

The Bill of Rights

40.

What is the meaning of unalienable rights?

a)

Rights that change over time

b)

Rights that cannot be taken away or denied

c)

Rights that only governments can provide

d)

Rights that cannot be defined and protected

41.

This list includes rights that are considered —

a)

transferable

b)

legislated

c)

unalienable

d)

inherited

42.

Match the following

a)

Selective Service

1.

The military draft group

b)

Jury Duty

2.

Work in a group of 12 people to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty

c)

Taxes

3.

Government collects money from citizens 

43.

(2016)Which action is an example of the type of participation described above?

a)

Obtaining a driver's license

b)

Organizing a blood drive

c)

Choosing a place to live

d)

Voting for city council members

44.

What civic obligation does this image represent?

a)

Community Service

b)

Paying Taxes

c)

Jury Duty

d)

Selective Service

45.

Which of the following would be the best title for this list?

a)

Register and vote

b)

Participate in political campaigns

c)

Keep informed regarding current issues

d)

Responsibilities of Citizenship

46.

8.25(C) Which amendment prohibits federal and state governments from carrying out these actions?

a)

The first amendment

b)

The second amendment

c)

The fifth amendment

d)

The tenth amendment

47.

This amendment states that rights not listed in other amendments are still available to the people.

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

5th

d)

9th 

48.

Which Amendment protects a persons right to cruel and unusual punishments?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 8

c)

Amendment 10

49.

Which Amendment protects a persons rights that are not listed in the Constitution?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 7

c)

Amendment 9

50.

The rights to ask the government to change a law is found in which amendment?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Five Amendment

d)

Seven

51.

Amendment that clarifies citizens have more rights than what are listed in the Constitution.

a)

5

b)

7

c)

9

d)

10

52.
What amendment protects people from having to testify against themselves in court?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
8th
d)
9th
53.

Which amendment allows you the right to a trial by jury?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

54.

Which amendment says you don't have to house soldiers without your permission?

a)

21

b)

2

c)

1

d)

3

55.
Gives U.S. citizens the right to a jury in civil cases over $20 or more.
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
56.

Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben’s constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case?

a)

Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)

b)

Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)

c)

Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)

d)

Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)

57.

Based on previous rulings, the Supreme Court is most likely to view a case concerning which of the following as a violation of the Sixth Amendment?

a)

A suspect is interrogated without being informed that they can remain silent

b)

A Court refuses to provide a defendant a lawyer even though she cannot afford one

c)

A police officer searches a person’s backpack before a warrant has been issued

d)

A minor is sentenced to the death penalty after skipping school for a week

58.
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
a)
10
b)
20
c)
25
d)
27
59.
Constitutional Amendment that includes a person's right against self incrimination, the right to a grade jury indictment, and the right to no eminent domain
a)
5
b)
6
c)
15
d)
18
60.
Individual rights, as defined by the U.S. Constitution, are rights the government -
a)
made to diminish states' rights.
b)
created to expand its power.
c)
used to solidify the Union.
d)
cannot legally infringe (take away) upon
61.

Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Fifth Amendment?

a)

A person is tried twice for the same crime

b)

A suspect’s computer history is searched before a warrant is issued

c)

A person is arrested for protesting a Supreme Court decision

d)

A suspect is held in prison for ten years without a trial

62.

Which amendment grants the right to a speedy and fair trial?

a)

Amendment 7

b)

Amendment 3

c)

Amendment 6

63.

A written change to the Constitution

a)

Preamble

b)

Article

c)

Amendment

d)

Confederation

64.

Which is the best description of Congress?

a)
The legislative branch of the U.S. government.
b)
A local government agency responsible for city planning.
c)
A judicial body that interprets laws.
d)
The executive branch of the U.S. government.
65.

Which principle divides power between the national government and the states?

a)

Federalism

b)

Republicanism

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Separation of Powers

66.

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

a)

To give Congress control over the courts

b)

To ensure states have more power than the federal government

c)

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

d)

To allow the President to make laws

67.
How many justices make up the Supreme Court?
a)
10
b)
8
c)
5
d)
9
68.

What is the highest Court in the United States.

a)

State Court

b)

Federal Court

c)

Supreme Court

d)

District Court

69.

judicial review

a)

the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws made by the other branches are unconstitutional

b)

the power of the Supreme Court to overturn Constitutional amendments

c)

the power of the Supreme Court to remove an elected official from office

d)

the power of the Supreme Court to overturn laws made by state governments

70.
The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?
a)
separation of power
b)
federalism
71.

Which branch of government is established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

State Governments

d)

Judicial Branch

72.

What is the main function of the Executive Branch as described in Article II of the Constitution?

a)

To interpret laws

b)

To enforce laws

c)

To make laws

d)

To amend the Constitution

73.

According to Article III of the U.S. Constitution, which body has the power to interpret the laws of the United States?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The President

c)

Congress

d)

The State Legislatures

74.

Match the Articles of the Constitution with their best description

a)

Article 1

1.

Legislative Branch

b)

Article 2

2.

Executive Branch

c)

Article 3

3.

Judicial Branch

75.

Match the following

a)

Power to appoint judges, Power to pardon, Power to Veto Bills (laws)

1.

Executive Branch

b)

Impeachment power, Can override vetoes with 2/3 vote, Approves Federal Judges

2.

Legislative Branch

c)

Can declare laws unconstitutional, Can declare presidential acts unconstitutional.

3.

Judicial Branch

76.

Match the following

a)

Department of Defense

Department of Education

Department of Homeland Security

1.

The Executive Banch

b)

the House of Representatives

the Senate

2.

The Legislative Branch

c)

District Courts

Courts of Appeals

Supreme Court

3.

The Judicial Branch

d)

the first 10 additions to the Constitution

4.

The Bill of Rights

e)

The plan for our Government

5.

The Constitution