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8th Grade SS - 8.15D

Quiz by Debbie Turner

Grade 8
Social Studies
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Which right best completes the diagram?
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    The right to bear arms
    Freedom to speak without fear of punishment
    Freedom of the press to report on court proceedings
    Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
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    8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
  • Q2
    Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?
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    Due Process
    Federalism
    Separation of Powers
    Checks and Balances
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    8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
  • Q3
    Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown in the illustrated sequence?
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    Judicial Review
    Popular Sovereignty
    Checks and Balances
    Federalism
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    8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
  • Q4
    Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
    “Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members....”
    “The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore....”
    “The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.”
    “The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States....”
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    8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
  • Q5
    What was the purpose of this amendment?
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    To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government
    To prevent conflicts between state and local governments
    To increase the participation of citizens in state government
    To limit the authority of the federal government
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    8.15.D: Social Studies - Government

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