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Foundations Of US Gov't
Test Description: Foundations of US Gov't
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Posterity means...
A
future generations
B
a new country
C
the post office
D
previous generations
2) In the Preamble, welfare means?
A
providing clean water
B
free food and housing
C
health, happiness, and well-being
D
money given to individuals by the government
3) What does insure domestic tranquility mean?
A
obtain peace any way you can
B
bring fairness for all
C
protection from enemies
D
make sure the country is safe
4) What does establish justice mean?
A
create a fair legal system
B
provide protection
C
make sure everyone has the same things
D
protect our country
5) We the People of the United States do ordain and establish this Constitution...... represents which idea?
A
The power of government comes from the people.
B
We will be called the United States of America.
C
Our new government will be perfect.
D
The United States will be ordained ministers.
6) Which fundamental freedom is protected when a magazine publishes an unfavorable movie review?
A
Freedom of religion
B
Freedom of speech
C
Freedom of petition
D
Freedom of the press
7) Which statement best represents consent of the governed?
A
No Person except a natural born citizen can be President
B
We the People of the United States
C
The Congress shall assemble every year
D
All Bills for raising Revenue shall begin in the House
8) Which of the following freedoms is not guaranteed in the First Amendment?
A
Individuals have the right to make their ideas known to public officials.
B
Individuals may gather together peacefully.
C
Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.
D
Individuals have the right to bear arms.
9) Which of the following scenarios is an example of freedom of speech?
A
We meet with others to complain about the cost of campaigning.
B
We ask the Mayor about fixing the potholes in the roads.
C
Nightly news broadcasts the election results.
D
A student wears a t-shirt with a candidate's name on it.
10) A system of government that has senators and congressmen is called a-
A
federalism
B
representative government
C
democracy
D
monarchy
11) Mr. Bennett wants to make everyone wear pink socks to class. What fundamental principle prevents this?
A
Democracy
B
Limited Government
C
Consent of the Governed
D
Rule of Law
12) No one is above the law- is an example of
A
democracy
B
limited government
C
rule of law
D
consent of the governed
13) Unalienable Rights are defined as...
A
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
B
life, liberty, and free speech
C
life, liberty, and the right to bear arms
D
life, liberty, and freedom
14) Which document established our first form of government?
A
Declaration of Independence
B
Articles of Confederation
C
Magna Carta
D
US Constitution
15) What is another word for grievance?
A
declaration
B
order
C
gratitude
D
complaint
16) Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
A
failed to include unalienable rights
B
state governments were too weak
C
national government was too strong
D
national government was too weak
17) Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right?
A
liberty
B
life
C
pursuit of happiness
D
justice
18) The Declaration of Independence did all of the following EXCEPT-
A
stated grievances to the King of England
B
established Rule of Law
C
declared independence from England
D
affirmed that all people were created equal
19) Which document was created first?
A
Declaration of Independence
B
Charters of the VA Company of London
C
Magna Carta
D
US Constitution
20) The Articles of Confederation made the national government too strong
A
True
B
False
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