Unit 5 Test Review

Column 1

100

1. (100) Part A: Which statement describes one purpose of the Preamble?
   A. To explain why the colonies fought against Great Britain
   B. To make sure freedoms are protected for future Americans
   C. To argue for removing the Articles of Confederation
   D. To list complaints against King George III

B. To make sure freedoms are protected for future Americans

200

1. (200) Part B: Which phrase from the Preamble best supports the answer to question 1?
   A. “insure domestic peace”
   B. “provide for common safety”
   C. “promote general well‑being”
   D. “secure liberty for future generations”

D. “secure liberty for future generations”

300

1. (300) According to the Preamble, the Constitution was created in order to—
   A. build a stronger national government
   B. set up an official national religion
   C. guarantee voting rights for all citizens
   D. allow people the right to protest

A. build a stronger national government

400

1. (400) Part A: Which statement describes one goal of the Preamble?
   A. To explain why war with Britain was necessary
   B. To unite the states for protection
   C. To replace the Articles of Confederation
   D. To present complaints sent to the king

B. To unite the states for protection

500

1. (500) Who was one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
   A. George Mason
   B. James Madison
   C. Thomas Jefferson
   D. George Washington

B. James Madison

Column 2

100

1. (100) Part A: Which statement describes one purpose of the Preamble?
   A. To explain why the colonies fought against Great Britain
   B. To make sure freedoms are protected for future Americans
   C. To argue for removing the Articles of Confederation
   D. To list complaints against King George III

B. To make sure freedoms are protected for future Americans

200

7. (200) Complete the sentence: According to the ________, one purpose of the Constitution is to form a more ________.
   A. introduction … strict government
   B. amendments … perfect union
   C. Preamble … perfect union
   D. preamble … confederation

C. Preamble … perfect union

300

7. (300) What was added to convince Anti‑Federalists to support the Constitution?
   A. Declaration of Rights
   B. Articles of Confederation
   C. Virginia Plan
   D. Bill of Rights

D. Bill of Rights

400

7. (400) Why did many delegates believe the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights?
   A. To limit personal freedoms
   B. To restrict government powers
   C. To check the branches of government
   D. To describe each branch’s responsibilities

B. To restrict government powers

500

7. (500) The Bill of Rights protects Americans in all of the following ways EXCEPT—
   A. protecting freedom of speech
   B. explaining Congress’s job
   C. banning unreasonable searches
   D. stopping the government from establishing a religion

B. explaining Congress’s job

Column 3

100

(100) The Bill of Rights protected Americans by—
A. separating the three branches
B. creating the judicial branch
C. protecting individual rights
D. defining state powers

C. protecting individual rights

200

12. (200) Freedom of Religion : ______ Amendment
    Right to Bear Arms : ______ Amendment
    A. Second, Fifth
    B. First, Second
    C. Third, Tenth
    D. Fourth, Sixth

B. First, Second

300

12. (300) Match each right to the correct amendment (1st–5th). Read the list and on your answer sheet write the amendment number next to each right.

• freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly — ____
• right to own weapons — ____
• no forced housing of soldiers — ____
• protection from unreasonable searches — ____
• right to due process of law — ____

1st — freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly
 2nd — right to have weapons
 3rd — no quartering soldiers
 4th — no unreasonable searches
 5th — due process

400

14. (400) Match each right to the correct amendment (6th–10th). Read the list and on your answer sheet write the amendment number next to each right.

• fair, public trial by jury — ____
• jury trial in civil cases — ____
• no cruel or unusual punishment — ____
• rights not listed still protected — ____
• powers not given to Congress belong to the states — ____

6th — fair and public trial
 7th — civil jury trial
 8th — no cruel or unusual punishment
 9th — rights not listed are still protected
 10th — powers reserved to the states

500

15. (500) The legislative branch _______ laws.
    A. creates
    B. investigates
    C. enforces
    D. interprets

A. creates

Column 4

100

(100) If you wanted a new law to change the driving age, which branch handles this?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Criminal

B. Legislative

200

17. (200) Who can override the President’s veto?
    A. Congress
    B. Vice President
    C. Supreme Court
    D. State governments

A. Congress

300

17. (300) Which power does the national government have that states do NOT?
    A. declaring war
    B. collecting taxes
    C. issuing marriage licenses
    D. creating local courts

A. declaring war

400

17. (400) Choose TWO powers of the national government. (Select two answers on your paper.)

• making treaties
• declaring war
• printing money
• running public schools (NOT national)

• declaring war
• printing money

500

20. (500) Which TWO people currently represent Texas in the U.S. Senate? (Choose two)
    A. Colin Allred
    B. John Cornyn
    C. Ted Cruz
    D. Kay Bailey Hutchinson
    E. Kevin McCarthy

B. John Cornyn
C. Ted Cruz

Column 5

100

(100) Which early representative government is described below?
• First elected assembly
• All male members
• Governor could veto decisions
• Began in 1619

A. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
B. First written constitution
C. Mayflower Compact
D. Virginia House of Burgesses

D. Virginia House of Burgesses

200

22. (200) Why is the Articles of Confederation historically important?
    A. It created the first U.S. government
    B. It first named the U.S.A.
    C. It protected Native Americans
    D. It gave rights to enslaved people

A. It created the first U.S. government

300

27. (300) I am the “Father of the Constitution,” a Virginian, and a Federalist Papers author. Who am I?
    A. Ben Franklin
    B. James Madison
    C. George Washington
    D. Roger Sherman

B. James Madison

400

24. (Bonus 400) Complete the sentences: The U.S. Constitution was written in , and its goals are explained in the_____.

Preamble

500

24. (500) Match each tax with its purpose. On your answer sheet write the tax name next to the description.

    • Sugar Act — ____ (Tax on tea from East India Company)
    • Stamp Act — ____ (Tax on glass, paper, lead, tea)
    • Townshend Acts — ____ (Tax on Molasses)
    • Tea Act — ____ (Tax on legal papers, newspapers)

• Sugar Act — ____ (Tax on molasses)
• Stamp Act — ____ (Tax on legal papers, newspapers)
• Townshend Acts — ____ (Tax on glass, paper, lead, tea)
• Tea Act — ____ (Tax on tea from East India Company)