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Freedom of Speech is guaranteed by this amendment: A. 1st B. 2nd C. 5th D. 6th
B. 2nd
100
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to... A. limit the rights of individuals B. specify the powers of citizens C. specify the powers of the government D. prove that Bill is right!
B. Specify the powers of citizens
100
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
100
Name one branch or part of the government.*
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
▪ American Indians ▪ Native Americans
200
This amendment extends the rights of due process to actions of the state government. A. 2nd B. 8th C. 10th D. 14th
D. 14th
200
Because there is separation of church and state we are allowed to do all of the following EXCEPT A. have no religion at all. B. be taxed to support a government sponsored church. C. contribute money to a church. D. practice any religion we want.
B. be taxed to support a government sponsored church.
200
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
200
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
200
When was the Constitution written?
▪ 1787
300
The 1st amendment prohibits required government approval of material before it can be printed and distributed. In other words, it prohibits _______. A. petition B. indictments C. censorship D. due process
C. censorship
300
When you use the Constitution to remain silent you A. are in contempt of court. B. automatically admit your guilt. C. plead the fifth. D. are thrown in jail without bail.
C. plead the fifth.
300
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
300
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
▪ the President
300
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana
400
If a citizen if forced to confess, this is a violation of the 5th Amendment which protects one from A. self-incrimination B. double jeopardy C. spilling the beans D. due process
A. self-incrimination
400
If the government takes away your property so that they can build a road they A. must relocate you B. are not following the constitution. C. must pay you double the fair market price for your home. D. must pay you a fair price for the property.
D. must pay you a fair price for the property.
400
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
▪ twenty-seven (27)
400
What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court
400
Who was President during World War I?
▪ (Woodrow) Wilson
500
What percent of the legislatures ratify (accept) the amendment? A. 1/2 B. 3/4 C. 2/3 D. 2/5
B. 3/4
500
When a police officer arrest a person they must first A. issue the Miranda rights. B. ask if the handcuffs are too tight. C. get an indictment. D. secure a search warrant.
A. issue the Miranda rights.
500
What is the economic system in the United States?*
▪ capitalist economy ▪ market economy
500
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
▪ John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)
500
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
▪ Japan, Germany, and Italy