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1st Semester Test Review

Quiz by Mike Smith

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  • Q1
    The Separatists established a colony because they wanted to
    avoid religious wars.
    support the king.
    live by themselves.
    worship freely.
    30s
  • Q2
    Shays’ Rebellion involved a group of farmers who were angry about
    being ignored after fighting for the Patriot cause.
    not being able to ship their products from New Orleans.
    losing their farms due to low crop prices and high state taxes.
    more rights being given to settlers in the Northwest Territory.
    30s
  • Q3
    The Three-Fifths Compromise
    gave states the power to ban slavery within their borders.
    expanded the powers of the executive branch and the President.
    determined how enslaved people would be counted in the population.
    gave Congress the power to ban slavery in individual states.
    30s
  • Q4
    The English Bill of Rights influenced the U.S. government with its emphasis on
    B. elections and fair trials.
    A. the powers granted to a king.
    C. freedom of speech.
    D. the benefits of public property.
    30s
  • Q5
    The purpose of the Federalist was to
    A. oppose the Constitution.
    D. expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
    C. explain and defend the Constitution.
    B. attack the Antifederalists.
    30s
  • Q6
    Why did the Federalists think it dangerous to leave too much power to the states?
    B. The states would not value the well-being of the whole country.
    A. States government could develop their own king-like leaders.
    C. A weak federal government would make the United States look weak to the world.
    D. An imbalance of power would make it too difficult for the central government to function.
    30s
  • Q7
    The three branches of government as described in Articles I–III of the Constitution illustrate the principle of
    C. popular sovereignty.
    B. republicanism.
    D. separation of powers.
    A. individual rights.
    30s
  • Q8
    The term “judicial review” means that the Supreme Court has the ability to determine if
    D. one of the justices should be removed from office.
    C. the executive branch is enforcing laws properly.
    B. a lower court's decision is correct.
    A. a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional.
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the principle of separation of powers make possible in American government?
    C. It maintains the sovereignty of the executive branch.
    D. It provides for a system of checks and balances among branches of government.
    A. It enables citizens to choose their representatives by popular vote.
    B. It expands the power of the central government and limits the power of state governments.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which Amendment gives students the right to Due Process?
    Amendment 4
    Amendment 1
    Amendment 8
    Amendment 5
    30s
  • Q11
    Which Amendment gives students the right to gather and pray at school?
    Amendment 1
    Amendment 2
    Amendment 5
    Amendment 8
    30s
  • Q12
    What right does the Fifth Amendment protect?
    C. the right to not give evidence against oneself
    B. the right to free speech
    A. the right to bear arms
    D. the right to a trial by jury
    30s
  • Q13
    The First Amendment can best be described as:
    C. guarantees of basic individual liberties.
    D. protection against giving evidence against oneself.
    A. prohibiting unlawful searches and seizure.
    B. the rights of people accused of crimes.
    30s
  • Q14
    What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he said, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free . . . it expects what never was and never will be”?
    B. Citizens often expect too much from their government.
    C. Citizens need to know their rights and stay informed in order to be free.
    D. Citizens who are free are ignorant of their rights.
    A. The government assumes that people are ignorant of their rights.
    30s
  • Q15
    What is a reason to serve on a jury when called to do so?
    D. Serving on a jury ensures all legal opinions are heard.
    A. Naturalized citizens who do not appear for jury duty will lose their citizenship.
    C. The Bill of Rights guarantees trial by jury, so serving on one keeps the judiciary functioning.
    B. Serving on a jury prevents less qualified people from being on juries.
    30s

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