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CJH Unit 4 Test Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main job of the Exectutive Branch?

a)

Make the laws

b)

Carry out the laws

c)

Choose the laws

d)

Interpret the laws

2.

This branch's role is to enforce the laws.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

3.

This branch is the Commander-in-Chief of the military.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

4.
The right to express oneself, guaranteed in the First Amendment to the US Constitution
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
digital citizenship
c)
online ethics
d)
good online etiquette
5.

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

a)

Make the laws

b)

Carry out the laws

c)

Interpret the laws

d)

Write the laws

6.
Formally declares war.
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
All 3 branches
7.

What did Shays' rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation?

a)

That it was too similar to the British system

b)

That it was too weak to succeed

c)

That it was strong and resilient

d)

That it was a successful model of government

8.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
9.

In the fall of 1787, because of Shays' Rebellion, what did government leaders do?

a)

They decided Massachusetts couldn't be a state anymore

b)

They allowed all the states to become independent countries

c)

They met in Philadelphia to fix the Articles of Confederation

d)

They switched to a French model of government

10.
Which branch of the government makes the laws?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial 
11.
The right to publish newspapers, magazines, and other materials without government restriction
a)
Freedom of the Press
b)
ethics and morality
c)
digital citizenship
d)
kindness to others
12.
The Freedom of Religion can be found in what amendment?
a)
4th Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
The Freedom of Religion is not an amendment
13.
What does separation of church and state mean?
a)
Churches cannot make laws that violate state laws.
b)
The government cannot make laws based on religion.
c)
Churches are built a certain distance from state buildings.
14.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
15.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
16.

What does 'due process' mean?

a)

That someone doesn't have to testify against themselves

b)

That people must be read their rights

c)

That people have the right to a fair trial

d)

That the government can't take your property without paying a fair price for it

e)

That you can't be tried for the same crime twice

17.

This branch can review laws for their constitutionality.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

18.

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

a)

The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

b)

They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

c)

Ensured due process of the law.

d)

The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

19.
Which amendment protects the right of due process and to remain silent?
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
5th
d)
8th
20.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
21.

Ideas from the _________ were also included in the U.S. Bill of Rights

a)

Selective Service

b)

Spanish Bill of Rights

c)

English Bill of Rights

22.

Ideas from the English Bill of Rights were included in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Bill of Rights. Those ideas include the importance of ________ and the consent of the governed

a)

individual rights

b)

religion

c)

King's rights

23.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

a)

States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

b)

A strong Central Government.

c)

A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

d)

a powerful National Government

24.

Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the US Constitution?

a)
Constitution should limit state government
b)

Constitution should protect individual liberties

c)
Constitution should create a strong national government
d)
Constitution should prevent the election of politicians.
25.

What is the chief purpose of the Constitution?

a)

To guarantee the equal protection of individual rights

b)

To establish a government that allows for the flexibility of expanding the protection of individual rights

c)

To create a system for balancing the rights claims of individuals and government

d)

To defend the rights of the majority

26.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

To list key rights that the government must respect and defend

b)

To protect individuals and the minority political voice from the tyranny of the majority

c)

To establish a justice system for making impartial decisions

d)

To guarantee the equal protection of individual rights

27.

What type of government involves the people's vote.

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicanism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Monopoly

28.

Popular Sovereignty states power comes from?

a)

Batman

b)

The Government

c)

The American People

d)

The President

29.

What is the system where the 3 branches of government keep one from having too much power?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Limited Government

c)

The strong arm of the law

d)

Checks and Balances

30.

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

a)

The Constitution

b)

Individual Rights

c)

The President and Vice President

d)

The X-Men

31.

What is it called when the government is divided into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism and Anti- Federalism

c)

A tree?

d)

Republicanism

32.
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison wrote a series of essays to convince people that the Constitution was necessary and should be ratified. What was this series of essays called?  
a)
"Common Sense"
b)
the Preamble
c)
"Federalist Papers"
d)
the Virginia and Kentucky Resolves
33.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

a)

Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

b)

spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

c)

oppose a strong centralized government.

d)

create a new monarchy.

34.

The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

35.

The Constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control.

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

36.

Solution: Bill of Rights: Amendment VI to the U.S. Constitution - In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury … and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

What's the grievance?

a)

For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:

b)

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:

c)

For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:

d)

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.

37.

What's the solution to this grievance: For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent?

a)

Congress, which is made up of people who are elected, decides what taxes are necessary.

b)

Congress, which is made up of people who are elected, is in charge of the military.

c)

Someone accused of a crime has the right to a trial in a reasonable amount of time, a jury decides their fate, and they get a lawyer.

d)

The President, who is elected, is the leader of the military.

38.

Under the Articles of Confederation,

a)

the nation was united all together as "Americans"

b)

nation was divided, where each state was almost like it's own country

39.

Why was not having a federal court system under the Articles of Confederation considered a weakness?

a)

It allowed for too much federal control over state laws.

b)

There was no fair way to solve legal problems between states.

c)

It made the judicial system too powerful.

d)

It increased the power of the executive branch.

40.
What is the fourth amendment?
a)
The right to bare arms
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Protects against illegal search and seizure
d)
States' Rights.
41.

Why would the constitution be written to divide power between 3 different branches of government?

a)

It would be impossible to have one person do all three of those jobs. Therefor, the 3 branches makes sure that all of the work is divided evenly.

b)

The 3 branches just sound cooler than having just 2 branches

c)

The 3 branches are meant to make everything more confusing

d)

The 3 three branches are made to make sure that one person or group did not have absolute power.

42.
How many states must approve of a proposed amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution?
a)
2/3s
b)
34
c)
3/4
d)
37.5
43.
How does the formal amendment process reflect the concept of federalism?
a)
It grants the greatest amount of power to the national government.
b)
Power to change the Constitution requires both the national and state governments.
c)
The system for changing the Constitution recognizes popular sovereignty.
d)
Federal authority is supreme and, as such, has sole power to change the Constitution.
44.

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

b)

The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

c)

Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

d)

Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

45.
Which of the following is necessary to propose a new amendment to the Constitution?
a)
approval by a popular vote held in every state
b)
approval by two thirds of the House and Senate
c)
approval by three quarters of the House and Senate
d)
approval by the legislatures in at least three fourths of the states
46.

Which of the following is an example of responsible citizenship?

a)

Ignoring jury duty summons

b)

Voting in elections

c)

Littering in public places

d)

Avoiding taxes

47.

Which action demonstrates obeying rules and laws?

a)

Speeding in a school zone

b)

Cheating on a test

c)

Following traffic signals

d)

Downloading pirated movies

48.

How can citizens participate in their community besides voting?

a)

By ignoring local events

b)

By serving on juries

c)

By avoiding public meetings

d)

By not paying taxes

49.

What is the primary purpose of voting in a democracy?

a)

To entertain citizens

b)

To select leaders and influence policies

c)

To increase taxes

d)

To avoid political discussions

50.

Why is it important for citizens to obey rules and laws?

a)

To create confusion

b)

To ensure personal gain

c)

To maintain social order and protect rights

d)

To avoid community involvement

51.

What is a civic duty that involves making decisions in a court case?

a)

Voting

b)

Serving on a jury

c)

Paying taxes

d)

Attending school

52.

Right to keep and bear arms



a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

53.

No soldier can be quartered in a home (kept sleeping in your home)without the permission of the owner




a)

3rd Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

10th Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

54.

Freedom of Religion, Speech, the Press, Assembly, and Petition


a)

1st Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

55.

The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers. The right to have witnesses and to give a defense






a)

7th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

56.

No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail or fines








a)

7th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

57.

Federal powers that are not stated in the Constitution are reserved for the states and or people










a)

10th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

1st Amendment

58.

When a territory gained _______ free adult people, it could write a Constitution and apply to the U.S. government to become a state

a)

5,000

b)

50,000

c)

60,000

d)

Any number of

59.

The lasting impact of the Northwest ordinance of 1787 was...

a)

that slavery would be made illegal forever after in the U.S.

b)

that the U.S. was unable to compromise.

c)

that we would be dragged into another war.

d)

that it provided instructions on how the U.S. should add new states to the U.S. in the future.

60.

(a)   is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

Choose from the below words
Federalism
Communism
Socialism
61.
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
62.

Which of these compromises gave states practicing slavery the ability to count a portion of their enslaved people into account towards the overall state population?

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5 Compromise

c)

Fugitive Slave Clause

63.

The United States Congress, which is made up of two houses, is a ________.

a)

Constitutional legislature

b)

Bi-session legislature

c)

Reform legislature

d)

Bicameral legislature

64.

The decision to restructure the federal government (Constitution) occurred in...

a)

1776

b)

1800

c)

1787

d)

1812

65.

Some well known Anti- Federalists were ______

a)

George Washington & John Adams

b)

Samuel Adams & John Hancock

c)

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams

d)

Patrick Henry, George Mason, Thomas Jefferson