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Test Description: The formation of the US Constitution and the current US Gov't
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) According to the PREAMBLE, what are some purposes of our government?
A
defend our rights, declare war, pay everyone fairly
B
protect our country, treat us fairly, protect our freedoms
C
make sure only men are treated equally
D
collect taxes and fix roads
2) Which BEST shows the US Government 'establishing justice'?
A
passing a law that says you CAN'T decide NOT to hire someone based on their race
B
printing biographies of famous Americans for students to learn about
C
building and maintaining roads and parks
D
supporting scientific research into new medicines
3) Why did we need a new Constitution?
A
The Articles of Confederation made the gov't too weak- it couldn't even collect taxes or defend the country.
B
The current government was too strong- it was a lot like having an evil king again!
C
We had no government plan at all, so we needed to hurry up because it had been 5 years already.
D
The Articles of Confederation were lost, so we had to start over.
4) Why did they create federal, state, and local levels- each with 3 branches?
A
They didn't want any one group or level to have too much power
B
They really didn't think it through when they created it, so it's too complicated.
C
Complicated governments work much faster.
D
They wanted as many of their friends to be able to be in the government as possible.
5) Public schools, marriage laws, drivers' licenses are all controlled by...
A
Regional gov't
B
Local gov't
C
State gov't
D
National gov't
6) Declaring war, printing money, approving medicines are all controlled by...
A
regional gov't
B
local gov't
C
state gov't
D
national gov't
7) Fixing streets, garbage, water, and electricity are all controlled by...
A
state gov't
B
regional gov't
C
local gov't
D
national gov't
8) Match the branches to their jobs:
A
Legislative=make laws; Executive=manage departments; judicial=evaluate/interpret laws
B
legislative=maintain parks; executive=issues licenses; judicial=sentence people
C
legislative=sign/veto laws; executive=declare war; judicial=writes bills
D
legislative=rules on cases; executive=writes laws; judicial= controls military
9) How does a bill become a law?
A
President signs it, then Congress votes, then President vetoes it.
B
Supreme Court interprets it; President signs it; Congress votes it down.
C
Both houses of Congress vote, President signs, now it's a law
D
Senate votes on it; President vetoes it; Supreme Court makes it law
10) What are some other powers of the Legislative Branch?
A
Sign bills into law, manage the military, rule laws constitutional
B
Sentence criminals, manage departments, run the states
C
Run education department, pick new Judges, sign treaties
D
Create money, declare war, set taxes, change (amend) the Constitution
11) Roger Sherman suggested we have 2 Houses in Congress because...
A
They wanted two houses like British Parliament because they respected that government.
B
Small states wanted each state to get 5 votes, and large states to get the same number of votes they were getting already.
C
Small states wanted equal representation for each state, and large states wanted representation based on population
D
They wanted 2 houses to spread out power so that it would be harder to veto a law
12) What was the compromise for dealing with slaves?
A
Slave states got to count 3/5 of their slaves in the population to get representatives
B
They didn't compromise; they just decided to get rid of slavery entirely that year.
C
No one wanted slaves counted, but because slavery was being outlawed, slaves got to vote for representatives.
D
Large states got to count all their slaves, and small states got equal votes in Congress.
13) How can the federal JUDICIAL branch check the other branches?
A
They can declare existing laws constitutional or unconstitutional.
B
They can veto bills so they don't become laws.
C
They can appoint senators and representatives.
D
They can approve President's cabinet members.
14) How can the federal LEGISLATIVE branch check other branches?
A
They pick cabinet members and veto laws.
B
They declare laws constitutional or illegal
C
They approve Prez's cabinet and Supreme Court picks and impeach leaders of other branches
D
They manage all departments of the state and serve on impeachment juries.
15) Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
A
Some wouldn't sign/approve it without a specific list of rights protected by the government
B
Some groups protested the Constitution, so they wanted to get rid of that right.
C
There had been a long list of rights in the Declaration of Independence.
D
There had been a Bill of Rights in the Articles of Confederation.
16) According to Amendments 5-8, what are some rights of people accused of a crime?
A
Public trial by jury once for each crime, with a lawyer, and their punishment can't be extreme.
B
They can't be arrested until all evidence is proven in court, and they can only be fined $1,000.
C
Right to a lawyer, right to wait at home until the trial starts, right to double jeopardy.
D
Right to testify against yourself, right to a slow, careful trial, right to a private trial.
17) Why did the writers of the Constitution include the right to bear arms in the Bill of Rights?
A
They wanted to be able to control people who were voicing their opinions.
B
They wanted people generations from now to own automatic weapons to hunt with.
C
They needed weapons to keep their militias up and running.
D
They wanted to be able to execute criminals without wasting time in court.
18) Why was it important to include the rights of the First Amendment?
A
Britain had made unfair laws and hard forced them to bear arms and have public trials.
B
Britain had forced one religion and had not given them a say in their government.
C
They wanted to make sure that people could be controlled to avoid revolution.
D
They wanted to pick a new religion for everyone and let people say whatever they want.
19) What are some responsibilities you can practice NOW to be a good citizen?
A
Bully others into behaving, try to make people think like you do, clean up parks
B
Pay income and property tax, vote, be respectful
C
Don't litter, write bills to submit to Congress, pay car insurance
D
Pay sales tax, stay informed, be responsible for yourself and your actions.
20) Who is in charge of each branch for our STATE?
A
Legislative = Chief Justice; Executive = President; Judicial = City Council
B
Legislative = Congress, Executive = City Manager; Judicial = Chief Executive
C
Legislative = General Assembly; Executive = Governor; Judicial = State Supreme Court
D
Legislative = City Council; Executive = Mayor; Judicial = Judge
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