Day 1: Bill of Rights Review

Bill of Rights Review

Round 5

Round 1

Round 2

Round 4

Round 3

Question 13

Question 9

Question 17

Question 5

Question 1

Question 10

Question 14

Question 6

Question 2

Question 18

Question 15

Question 11

Question 7

Question 19

Question 3

Question 16

Question 12

Question 8

Question 20

Question 4

Answer Check

The diagram above is an example of which of the following? A. federalism B. judicial power C. checks and balances D. the amendment process

How does the First Amendment affect the practice of religion in the United States? A. US citizens may not practice any religion in public places. B. US citizens must practice the official religion of the government. C. US citizens may practice any religion they want, or no religion at all. D. US citizens must practice a religion, but they may choose which religion.

Stephen and his family visited Washington, DC. While there, they visited the White House. A man was standing by himself outside the White House fence holding a sign protesting the president's decisions. Stephen did not like this because he liked the president. Which right, protected by the First Amendment, was the man with the sign practicing? A. freedom of speech B. freedom from unusual punishment C. freedom of the press D. freedom from search and seizure

What are TWO freedoms protected by the First Amendment? A. freedom of religion B. freedom of business C. freedom of the press D. freedom of happiness E. freedom of employment

In the United States, which powers are granted to the federal government and not to state governments? Select all that apply. A. the power to declare war B. the power to collect taxes C. the power to make treaties D. the power to print money E. the power to establish courts F. the power to create public schools

What BEST describes the government of the United States? A. rule by the people B. rule by a few C. rule by one D. rule by the military

Which constitutional principle do the words "We the People" express? A. rule of law B. federalism C. individual rights D. popular sovereignty

What is the BEST title for the outline? A. Rights Protected by the First Amendment B. Rights Protected by the Great Compromise C. Rights Protected by the Articles of Confederation D. Rights Protected by the Declaration of Independence

Use the outline to answer the question. Which answer choice would make the BEST title for this outline? A. Powers of Congress B. Federalism in Action C. Checks and Balances D. Articles of the Constitution

The Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to: A. protect the rights of United States citizens. B. establish the structure of the federal government. C. give unlimited power to the state governments. D. define the limits on the powers of the federal government.

Read the passage and answer the following question(s). Kings and Jesters in the Medieval Court In medieval times, every king usually had a jester. The jester's job was mainly to entertain the king and his court. The jester was also the only person who could openly criticize the king. When the king made a mistake, the jester would find a funny way to tell the king that he was in error. Anyone else who publicly said so would likely be punished.

Based on the information in the passage, which basic right did jesters have that others did not in medieval times? A. the right to petition the government B. the right to free speech C. the right to redress of grievances D. the right to a fair trial

Use the diagram to answer the question: What could correctly be added to the "Federal Powers" section of the diagram? A. the power to collect taxes C. the power to establish schools B. the power to run elections D. the power to declare war

Use the diagram to answer the question: What could correctly be added to the "State Powers" section of the diagram? A. the power to print money C. the power to declare war B. the power to run elections D. the power to make treaties

The United States has a federal government. What does this mean? A. that the people give the government its power to make laws B. that power is divided between the national and state governments C. that the people have natural rights that the government must protect D. that power is divided between three branches in the national government

Is the United States a direct democracy or a representative democracy? Why or why not? A. It is a direct democracy because every citizen has to follow the government's laws. B. It is a direct democracy because citizens vote on which laws they want to be made. C. It is a representative democracy because only adult citizens are allowed to vote in elections. D. It is a representative democracy because citizens elect others to serve in government for them.

Read the text. Then answer the question. In a monarchy, a monarch controls all of the government power. Often, the title of monarch is passed down from a parent to their child. The monarch makes all of the laws for his or her country. The monarch also controls the country's money and collects taxes from the people. How is a republic such as the United States different from a monarchy? A. In a republic, the people decide whether or not to pay taxes. B. In a republic, the people make all of the laws for the country. C. In a republic, the people determine punishments for lawbreakers. D. In a republic, the people choose who they want to rule the country.

How do citizens give their consent to be governed?A. through the voting process B. through watching the news C. by writing letters to the editor D. by discussing issues with friends

What is a responsibility of all citizens in a republic such as the United States? A. They vote on all new laws. B. They enforce the country's laws. C. They remove government leaders. D. They elect the government's leaders

Which newspaper headline BEST shows how citizens give their "consent" to be governed?

Use the diagram to answer the question: Which TWO of the following could correctly be added to the "Shared Powers" section of the diagram? A. the power to collect taxes C. the power to print money B. the power to establish courts D. the power to make treaties E. the power to run elections F. the power to declare war