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US History Unit 3 Review
Test Description: Constitution
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) How does the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution limit the power of the federal government?
A
It places upper limits on government salaries.
B
It prevents the federal government from passing taxation laws.
C
It prevents the federal government from entering into treaties.
D
It reserves all unspecified powers to the states and the people.
2) The right to bear arms is guaranteed by what amendment?
A
5th
B
4th
C
3rd
D
2nd
3) For government officials to search a person’s house, papers, or effects, they must have a valid ____.
A
excuse
B
force
C
license
D
warrant
4) Composed of Ten Amendments
A
Olive Branch Petition
B
Common Sense
C
Proclamation of 1763
D
Bill of Rights
5) Under the separation of powers specified by the U.S. Constitution, the national government is divided into the legislative, judicial, and ____ branches.
A
democratic
B
federal
C
republican
D
executive
6) The 5th amendment says you can't be accussed of the same crime twice this is called what?
A
cruel and unusual punishment
B
unqualified juries
C
due process of law
D
double jeopardy
7) The Constitution gives the federal government the necessary power to protect itself against rebellions or attacks. Article IV give the national government the power to maintain a __________.
A
bank
B
president
C
pharmacy
D
military
8) In addition to prohibiting excessive bail and fines, what other protection does the Eighth Amendment provide?
A
guarantees a speedy trial
B
guarantees the right to privacy
C
forbids cruel and unusual punishment
D
limits search and seizure
9) In President Washington's famous Farewell Address, he warned the American people against permanent alliances, sectionalism, and political parties. Why did President Washington warn the American people against political parties?
A
President Washington thought these would divide the nation
B
President Washington did not think they were strong enough.
C
President Washington did not like attending parties.
D
President Washington thought they were too powerful.
10) President Washington named 4 people to his cabinet. Alexander Hamilton was appointed as the __________.
A
Attorney General
B
Secretary of the Treasury
C
Secretary of State
D
Secretary of War
11) The _____________ wanted a strong national government and believed that there should be a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
A
Democrats
B
Republicans
C
Democratic-Republicans
D
Federalists
12) The ___________________ wanted strong state governments and believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
A
Republicans
B
Democratic-Republicans
C
Democrats
D
Federalists
13) How did the 12th amendment change elections?
A
It said that the person with the most popular votes would win.
B
It changed the process of electing a president and vice-president.
C
t said that if there was a tie, the second place would become president.
D
It said that the person with the most votes would win president and the second place would be vice-president.
14) Before he left office, President Adams appointed some judges to the Supreme Court at the last minute. These appointment papers were not delivered in time and someone sued to become a judge. This Supreme Court case is known as _________.
A
Madison vs. Madison
B
Madison vs. Jefferson
C
Madison vs. Marshall
D
Marbury vs. Madison
15) Hamilton’s Financial Plan included creating a _______________ ____________.
A
National Bank
B
Political Party
C
Supreme Court
D
Green Energy
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