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Unit 5 U.S. History
Test Description: Constitution Unit
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is a constitution?
A
A written document with sets up an autocratic government
B
A legal framework for how a government is organized and run
C
A written document which sets up a dictatorial goverment
D
A written document which sets up a constitutional government
2) What is a constitutional government?
A
A government which has a dictator
B
A government that has limits on the powers of the person or group running the government
C
A government of unlimited power
D
A government which has a constitution
3) What is higher law?
A
The words of a king or monarch
B
A set of laws that establish and limit the power or government
C
God\'s laws are always greater than man\'s laws
D
A law which can never be changed by the citizens
4) What is private domain?
A
That part of a person\'s life that is not the business of the government
B
Establishes the responsibility of government to protect the rights of citizens
C
The basic rights of citizens to life, liberty, and property
D
Limits on how the people in government may use their powers
5) What is the difference between a constitutional government and an autocratic government?
A
A constitutional government is the higher law and an autocratic government is the lower law
B
A constitutional government has a written constitution and an autocratic government does not
C
A constitutional government has limits on power and an autocratic government has unlimited power
D
A constitutional government has unlimited power and an autocratic government has limits on power
6) What is a bill?
A
A person who represents other people at a meeting
B
A tax on goods and products imported from other nations
C
A proposed law
D
A refusal to sign a proposed law
7) How does separation of powers work?
A
A way of organizing government to allow the abuse of power
B
The power of government is not given to any one branch but some of the power is given to each branch
C
All power is given to one person or group
D
The powers of the different branches of government are balanced
8) How does a system of checks and balances work?
A
The powers of the different branches of government are balanced so that one branch cannot dominate.
B
The power of government is divided among several branches
C
It organizes a government to allow the abuse of power
D
Allows one branch of government to dominate
9) The Legislative branch has the power to:
A
manage conflicts, meaning, application, and enforcement of laws
B
carry out and enforce laws
C
make laws
10) What is popular sovereignty?
A
To make a formal request
B
The people are the highest authority
C
A refusal to sign a proposed law
D
A government in which most of the power was given to the legislature
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