Principles of US Government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words, “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
A. The people give up their power
B. Consent of the governed
C. Liberty for all people
D. The pursuit of happiness
D. All of the above
Name the three branches of government.
A. Legislative, presidential, and courts
B. Legislative, executive, and judicial
C. Executive, defense, and judicial
D. Executive legislative, and presidential
B. Legislative, executive, and judicial
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
A. Right to pursue happiness, right to succeed and freedom of expression
B. Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government
C. Right to a job, freedom of expression and freedom to petition the government
D. Freedom of religion, right to bear arms, and right to health care
B. Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government
1st Amendment
Protects freedoms of religion, speech, the press, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government.
What is Double Jeopardy?
Prevents an individual from being prosecuted twice by the same government for the exact same crime after an acquittal or a conviction
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
A. The Major Rights
B. The basic rights of people living in the United States
C. The human rights of people around the world
D. The rights guaranteed to all people in their state
The basic rights of people living in the United States
What part of the federal government writes laws?
A. Court system
B. Congress
C. Executive branch
D. The President’s Cabinet
B. Congress
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
A. The President
B. The Congress
C. The U.S. Military
D. The flag of the United States
D. The flag of the United States
5th Amendment
Guarantees the right to a grand jury, protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, and ensures due process and just compensation for property taken by the government.
How many stripes are on the United States Flag?
13
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
A. 10
B. 27
C. 33
D. 52
27
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
A. Declares war
B. Signs laws
C. Issues executive orders
D. Determines if laws are fair
A. Declares war
How can people become United States citizens?
A. Naturalize or be born in the United States
B. Pay a lot of money
C. Serve in the military for one year
D. By voting in a national election e.
A. Naturalize or be born in the United States
8th Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
I plead the ____.
Fifth
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. U.S. Constitution
C. The Magna Carta
D. The Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
How many U.S. senators are there?
A. 9
B. 50
C. 100
D. 435
C. 100
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
A. Required by law
B. To be able to decide who becomes president
C. To be able to vote
D. To be able to support the ideals of the country.
A. Required by law
4th Amendment
Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be backed by probable cause
What is a jury trial?
Jury of your peers.
What is the “rule of law”?
A. No one is above the law
B. Leaders must obey the law
C. Everyone must follow the law
D. All of the above
All of the above
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
A. 9
B. 50
C. 100
D. 435
D. 435
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
A. Can’t go to postsecondary programs without registering
B. Required by law
C. Can’t vote without registering
D. Must pay higher taxes if you don’t register
B. Required by law
7th Amendment
Guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal civil cases.
What was Emmett Till accused of?