Bill of Rights
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
A- determine the election process
B- protect citizen rights
C- rewrite the constitution
D- outline responsibilities of Congress
B- protect citizens rights
Who were the Founding Fathers?
A- members of the continental congress that helped to write the US Constitution
B- made the American flag
C- members of the British Army and helped to write the U.S. constitution
D- members of the French Army and helped to write the Declaration of Independence
A- members of the continental congress that helped to write the US Constitution
Which freedom/right is being practiced from the first amendment?
Alex goes duck hunting on the weekend. He carries his gun in the back of his truck.
A- freedom to assemble
B- freedom of religion
C- right to bear arms
D- right to petition
C- right to bear arms
Read the quote below:
"The postal system that the Congress created helped bind the new nation together, support the growth of commerce, and ensure a free flow of ideas and information."
In May 1775, the Continental Congress met to establish an independent government. Why did the delegates want to be sure that mail be delivered?
A- wanted to be sure people got jobs in post offices.
B- wanted to be sure that people received news about the events
C- wanted to be sure that roads built connecting important towns were travelled
D- wanted to be sure that the British Army received news abut the events
B- wanted to be sure that people received news about the events
A- to tell the truth
B- to print every day
C- to write creatively
D- to interview movie stars
A- to tell the truth
Select 3 individuals who were responsible for writing the U.S. Constitution:
A- John Adams
B- Christopher Columbus
C- Thomas Jefferson
D- Benkamin Franklin
E- General Benedict Arnold
F- Betsy Ross
A- John Adams
C- Thomas Jefferson
D- Benjamin Franklin
Which freedom/right is being practiced from the first amendment?
There are 3 churches in town. People are allowed to attend whichever church they want.
A- freedom to assemble
B- freedom of religion
C- right to bear arms
D- right to petition
B- freedom of religion
What does the right to bear arms mean?
Own guns
Why was the U.S. constitution written?
A- to announce that George Washington was the first president
B- to establish the capitol in Washington DC
C- to announce that America would be an independent nation
D- to establish a national government to replace the Articles of Confederation
D- to establish a national government to replace the Articles of Confederation
Which freedom/right is being practiced from the first amendment?
Women are gathering in front of city hall waving signs saying "Women need the right to vote."
A- freedom to assemble
B- freedom of religion
C- right to bear arms
D- right to petition
A- freedom to assemble
How does the U.S. Post Office help to meet the goals of government?
A-Free delivery of mail and newspapers promote domestic tranquility.
B- Free delivery of mail and newspapers promote a fair justice system.
C- Free delivery of mail and newspapers promote the general welfare of citizens.
D- Free delivery of mail and newspapers promote a strong army for a common defense.
C- Free delivery of mail and newspapers promote the general welfare of citizens.
The new government formed a system of checks and balances. What does the term checks and balances mean?
A- a system that has several branches to prevent one branch from becoming more powerful than the others.
B- A system that is able to write checks to balance out the budget of the government
C- A system with several branches in order for more people to have power over the citizens
D- a system where the president has the most power in the government
A- a system that has several branches to prevent one branch from becoming more powerful than the others.
Which freedom/right is being practiced from the first amendment?
The mayor has closed all city parks. Hundreds of parents wrote letters to the city council asking to save the park.
A- freedom to assemble
B- freedom of religion
C- right to bear arms
D- right to petition
D- right to petition
The third amendment states, "No solider shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house." Explain why the writers of the amendments thought this amendment was necessary.
To protect citizens from the quartering act.
Which freedom/right is being practiced from the first amendment?
Mrs. Werner spoke to a group of people complaining about the new mayor in town.
A- freedom to assemble
B- freedom of religion
C- freedom of speech
D- right to petition
c- Freedom of speech
In 2000, the U.S. Post Office spent $62,992,000,000 on services provided to people. Select TWO reasons why the government should provide this service rather than allow a business to provide the service.
A- A business would not charge for this service and each citizen could benefit.
B- A business would charge for this service and not everyone could afford it.
C- A business would establish a post office in towns without free delivery in rural areas.
D- The government service allows only paying citizens to receive information.
E- The government service allows citizens a fair justice system to deliver the information.
F- The government service allows all citizens to receive information without paying
B- A business would charge for this service and not everyone could afford it.
F- The government service allows all citizens to receive information without paying