JMS 7th grade Civics Sem 1 Part 2

We the People...

Bill of Rights

Amendments & Articles

Being a Citizen

Government Branches

100

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

What is this passage Best know as?

A. The preamble to the Articles of Confederation
B. The Preamble to the United States Constitution
C. The Preamble to the Declaration of Independence
D. The Preamble to the Federalist Papers of the United States

B. The Preamble to the United States Constitution

100

The police pulled over Joe Taylor because he was speeding. When the police questioned him, they asked if they could look in his trunk. Joe stated that the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution said he did not have to open the trunk.
What is Joe using by stating the 4th Amendment to the police?

A. his constitutional rights
B. his constitutional duties
C. His constitutional privileges
D. His constitutional responsibilities.

A. his constitutional rights

100

Why was the 26th Amendment added to the constitution?

A. citizens could drive at 18 years of age
B. citizens could drink at 18 years of age
C. citizens could serve in the military at 18 years of age
D. citizens would have graduated high school at 18 years of age.

C. citizens could serve in the military at 18 years of age

100

Which of the following is NOT a citizen's responsibility?

A. Purchasing a house
B. registering or pre-registering to vote
C. informing others about current issues
D. Communicating with government officials

A. Purchasing a house

100

Which branch of government is established by Article 2 of the US Constitution?

A. judicial branch
B. executive branch
C. legislative branch
D. constitutional branch

B. executive branch

200

What part of the United States Constitution shows the framer's intent to share the promises of the Constitution with people living over 200 years after the creation of the Constitution?

A. The Articles
B. The Preamble
C. The Bill of Rights
D. The Declaration of Grievances

B. The Preamble

200

Article the sixth... In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
What must citizens do in order for Amendment 6 of the Constitution to work?

A. Invoke their rights to freedom of speech
B. Perform their duty to serve on a jury
C. invoke their right to remain silent
D. perform their duty to pay taxes

B. Perform their duty to serve on a jury

200

Article 3 of the United States Constitution gives which branch of government the power to create lower courts within the federal system?

A. Judicial branch
B. Executive branch
C. Legislative branch
D. Constitutional branch

A. Judicial branch

200

Which is the BEST definition of a citizen?

A. An individual living in a country
B. An individual living in a community
C. An individual who pays taxes to a government and obeys its laws.
D. An individual who gives allegiance to a government, and receives benefits from that government in return.

D. An individual who gives allegiance to a government, and receives benefits from that government in return.

200

The United States Constitution establishes the president as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, yet prevents the president from declaring war: only Congress can declare war. What is this an example of?

A. Executive Powers Act
B. Judicial Powers Act
C. Separation of Powers
D. Separation of Church and State

C. Separation of Powers

300

Kenneth is a 28 year old resident of Florida. He was born in Miami and wants to run for a federal office.
According to the United States Constitution, what is the only federal office Kenneth can run for at this time?

A. United States Senator
B. United States President
C. United States Representative
D. United States Supreme Court Judge

C. United States Representative

300

What does the 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution provide the states?

A. Concurrent Powers
B. Enumerated Powers
C. Reserved Powers
D. Supremacy Powers

C. Reserved Powers

300

Section 8 of Article 1 to the Constitution gives Congress the power "To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;
What are these listed powers called?

A. Concurrent Powers
B. Enumerated Powers
C. Reserved Powers
D. Supremacy Powers

B. Enumerated Powers

300

Which of the individuals listed can currently become a United States citizen?

A. A 17 year old native of the Dominican Republic who has lived in the US for 7 years
B. A 35 year old who has been a permanent resident of California for 12 years yet has not passed the Citizenship Exam
C. A 45 year old German native who has been a permanent resident of the United States for 25 years, and has shown a complete understanding of the United States government
D. A 67 year old who immigrated to the US at the age of 10 who never learned to read, write or speak English.

C. A 45 year old German native who has been a permanent resident of the United States for 25 years, and has shown a complete understanding of the United States government

300

What does Judicial Review allow the federal courts to use over the other two branches of government?

A. law testing
B. checks and balances
C. Separation of Powers
D. Separation of Duties

B. checks and balances

400

An amendment to the United States Constitution that limited Senators to two terms and Representatives to four terms failed because only two thirds of the states ratified it. How could the proposed amendment still be passed?

A. 2/3 of the State Legislatures ratify the amendment
B. 3/4 of the State Legislatures ratify the amendment
C. 2/3 of both Houses of Congress ratify the amendment
D. 3/4 of both Houses of Congress ratify the amendment

C. 2/3 of both Houses of Congress ratify the amendment

400

What are the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution called?

A. Preamble
B. Bill of Rights
C. Rights of Citizens
D. Collection of Natural Rights

B. Bill of Rights

400

Cedrick Johnson was born into slavery in Charleston, SC in 1845. Now at the age of 25, he is excited to vote for the very first time.
What Amendment to the United States Constitution is MOST responsible for allowing Cedrick to vote?

A. Amendment 13
B. Amendment 14
C. Amendment 15
D. Amendment 16

C. Amendment 15

400

Which of the following would cause someone to lose his/her citizenship?

A. Robbing a store with a gun
B. Criticizing the President
C. starting a rebellion
D. leaving the country

C. starting a rebellion

400

Which branch of the federal government creates laws?

A. Judicial branch
B. Executive branch
C. Legislative branch
D. Constitutional branch

C. Legislative branch

500

Which group of people benefited the MOST from Amendment 19?

A. Women
B. Hispanics
C. Black Men
D. Citizens who are 18 years old

A. Women

500

Which article of the United States Constitution creates and explains the amendment process?

A. Article 4
B. Article 5
C. Article 6
D. Article 7

B. Article 5

500

Oscar Nunez rents warehouse space from John Williams. Oscar wants to sue JOhn for not fixing a major plumbing issue which resulted in over $100,000 worth of damage to Oscar's inventory. John believes he has a chance to win the case once his lawyer speaks to the jury.
What Amendment guarantees John the right to a jury trial in this civil case?

A. 4th B. 7th C. 11th D. 14th

B. 7th

500

What is the Supreme Law of the Land in the United States?

A. The Articles of Confederation<
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B. The United States Constitution
C. The Declaration of Independence
D. The Collection of Natural Rights and Responsibilities

B. The United States Constitution

500

What is the Executive Branch's primary responsibility?

A. enforce laws
B. create laws
C. interpret laws
D. prosecute criminals

A. enforce laws