Government Review

Question 1

• What was the first document used by the United States when it established our new government after the conclusion of the Revolutionary War?

• A. Bill of Rights

• B. Constitution

• C. Articles of Confederation

• D. Declaration of Independence

Answer

CArticles of Confederation

Question 2

• What was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?A. The national government was too

powerfulB. Congress had little authority over the

individual statesC. State authority was very weakD. The Articles of Confederation allowed for

a monarch

Answer

B

Congress had little authority over the

Individual states

Question 3

The main purpose of the Constitution was

A. To set up a plan of government

B. To gain independence from Great Britain

C. To free the slaves

D. To decide what to do with the land west of the Appalachian Mountains

Answer

A

To set up a plan of Government

Question 4

What system did the framers of the Constitution use to make sure no one branch of the government would become to strong?

A. Checks and Balances

B. State Review

C. Judicial Review

D. Presidential Review

Answer

A

Checks and Balances

Question 5

The framers decided to separate the

government into how many branches?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 6

Answer

B

3 Branches

Question 6

What do we call the first ten amendments of

The Constitution?

A. The Mayflower Compact

B. The Constitution

C. The Bill of Rights

D. The Emancipation Proclamation

Answer

C

The Bill of Rights

Question 7

The Legislative Branch is made up of the following

A. The Oval Office and The Senate

B. The House of Representatives and The Senate

C. The Supreme Court and The High Court

D. The Speaker and The Majority Leader

Answer

B

The House of Representatives and The

Senate

Question 8

A President can serve how many years?

A. Two Four Year Terms

B. Two Eight Year Terms

C. One Six Year Term

D. One Five Year Term

Answer

A

Two Four Year Terms

Question 9

The Constitution was written in 1787 at

A. The Madison Meetings

B. The Second Continental Congress

C. The Franklin Inquiry

D. The Constitutional Convention

Answer

D

The Constitutional Convention

Question 10

Who nominates a judge to serve on the Supreme Court?

A. The Speaker of the House

B. The President of the Senate

C. A Supreme Court Judge

D. The President of the United States

Answer

D

The President of the United States

Question 11

The Introduction to the Constitution is also called

A. The Preamble

B. Section One

C. Rules of Procedure

D. Privileges and Restrictions

Answer

A

The Preamble

Question 12

A newspaper reporter writes an article

criticizing the President and the government. This is an example of

A. The Right to Bear Arms

B. The Right to Petition

C. The Right to Criticize the President

D. The Right to Free Speech

Answer

D

The Right to Free Speech

Question 13

An Amendment is

A. A Treaty

B. A Change to the Constitution

C. Checks and Balances

D. A Court Decision

Answer

B

A Change to the Constitution

Question 14

This man was elected the first President of the United States in 1789

A. Thomas Jefferson

B. George Washington

C. John Adams

D. Alexander Hamilton

Answer

B

George Washington

Question 15

This branch of government has the power to

Determine whether a law is unconstitutional

A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Constitutional Branch

D. Judicial Branch

Answer

D

Judicial Branch

Question 16

The Bill of Rights outlines some rights Guaranteed to citizens of the United States.Which of the following is NOT a right Protected by the Bill of Rights?A. Freedom of ReligionB. Right to VoteC. Right not to Quarter SoldiersD. Right to Bear Arms

Answer

B

Right To Vote

Question 17

Voting is an important right because

A. Even people who are not citizens can vote

B. People under 18 can vote

C. Citizens help choose their government leaders

D. It makes people pay taxes

Answer

C

Citizens help choose their government leaders

Question 18

In the United States, which of the following

Is a responsibility of a person your age

(ages 9-13)

A. Voting in National Elections

B. Obeying the Laws

C. Paying Taxes

D. Speaking freely in Courts of Law

Answer

B

Obeying the Laws

Question 19

What are the 3 Levels of Government?

A. Local, State, and Federal

B. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

C. Local, State, and Executive

D. Presidential, Federal, and Judicial

Answer

A

Local, State, and Federal

Question 20

Which choice is a responsibility of citizens

Of the United States?

A. To keep and bear arms

B. To amend the Constitution

C. To take part in government by voting

in elections

D. Freedom of Speech

Answer

C

To take part in government by voting in

elections

Think and Discuss

The Rights/Freedoms

That the Bill of Rights

Guarantees to all United States citizens

Rights/Freedoms

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Right to Assemble

• Right to Address Grievances with the

Federal Government

• Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Rights/Freedoms

• Right not to Quarter Soldiers

• Right against search and seizure

• Right to the Due Process of Law-

Right to a fair trial, right to not speak against ones self, right to have a lawyer, right to not be put on trial for the same crime twice.

Rights/Freedoms

• People Have many rights not listed in the Constitution-Human Rights.

• Rights that all people have as stated in the Declaration of Independence-Life, Liberty,

and the Pursuit of Happiness.• As a final protection for all citizens theNational Government can only do the things

listed in the Constitution. All other authority belongs to the states or to the people.

Think and Discuss

How might an American citizen

use one of the Rights/Freedoms

Granted to them in today’s

Society?

Use of Rights/Freedoms

• Citizens may practice any religious faith of their choice

• Citizens may say they disagree with the government

• Citizens/Reporters may write anything of their choosing using freedom of the press

• Citizens may have and use weapons within the guidelines of the law

Use of Rights/Freedoms

• Citizens have the right to a fair trial if they are suspected in a crime.

• Citizens have the right to obtain a lawyer

• Citizens cannot be put on trial for the same crime twice

• Citizens cannot be given cruel or unusual punishment

How to Prepare for the Test

USE your Social Studies textbook, notes, and/or handouts that have been used in class.

STUDY For The Test!

READ each question carefully and take your time-think about the answer!

DO YOUR VERY BEST!!