Question 1

Which First Amendment right protect a citizen's freedom to participate in a political rally to support Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton?

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freedom of assembly

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freedom of religion

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freedom of the press

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freedom of petition

Question 2

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution?

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to protect individual rights

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to protect individual rights of citizens from government abuse

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to ensure rights of foreigners

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to ensure slaves' right to vote

Question 3

How did the Proclamation of 1763 affect the British colonists?

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it prevented the western movement of settlers

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it prevented trade with Britain

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It led to the French and Indian War

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it led to an increase in fur tradin

Question 4

Which of these does the Fifth Amendment specifically prohibit or say you cannot do?

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trying someone for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)

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selecting jurors who are prejudiced against the defendant

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forcing witnesses to testify

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allowing the media to announce an indictment

Question 5

Which of the following duties is the responsibility of the executive branch?

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carrying out or executing the laws

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establishing the courts

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interpreting the laws

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issuing warrants

Question 6

What caused the Boston Tea Party?

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The Tea Act was passed

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Britain passed the Intolerable Acts

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British forces marched to Lexington

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The Stamp Act was repealed

Question 7

Which of the following is the best heading for the text box?

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unalienable rights

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the right to vote

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consent of the governed

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due process of law

Question 8

The second amendment protects--

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the right to bear arms

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reserve power

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freedom of speech

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the right to an attorney

Question 9

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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John Adams

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 10

In what way did Shays' Rebellion of 1786 lead to the formation of the United States Constitution?

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Lack of an army and the need for a strong central government

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It demonstrated a need for a process of admitting new states

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Disputes between states cold not be solved with no judiciary

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It showed that farmers needed the right to vote in elections

Question 11

Which phase best completes this list?

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no common currency

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no political parties

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no states' rights

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no national legislature

Question 12

One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to--

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explain why colonists felt the need to be free from Britain

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outline an economic system to raise money for the revolution

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convince the British Parliament to prevent the start of war

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establish a new monarchy for the independent states

Question 13

The four colonists speaking above would support which form of government?

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representative government

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dictatorship

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totalitarian government

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monarchy

Question 14

Which of these officials is responsible for making laws?

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a United States Senator

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the governor of a state

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the Secretary of Defense

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a federal judge

Question 15

Which event best completes this diagram?

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taxes required to be paid by the colonists

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taxes place on British soldiers

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taxation controlled by the colonists

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taxation put on British merchants and traders

Question 16

These powers are a result of--

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a system of Checks and Balances

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foreign influence on the colonies and territories

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suggested amendments to the Articles of Confederation

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an idea taken for the Articles of Confederation

Question 17

In the passage, the authors are stating that--

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power belongs to the people of the United States

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state governments are created by the national government

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both men and women should have equal voting rights

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people obtain their rights from their monarch

Question 18

The first ten amendments of the United States Constitution are referred to as the--

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Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

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Constitutional Convention

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Townsend Acts

Question 19

The basic purpose of government, as described in the Preamble of the United States Constitution, is to--

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protect the rights and welfare of United States citizens

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establish taxation of United States citizens

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ensure freedom of speech for all United States citizens

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have limitless power over United States citizens

Question 20

Which of the following belongs in the box with the question mark?

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Supreme Court

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Cabinet

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House of Representatives

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Senate

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