At the First Continental Congress, colonists

demanded that King George III restore their rights.

The Magna Carta is important for establishing which of the following?

the principle of limited government

What are natural rights?

freedoms people possess relating to life, liberty & property

Why did each state have to write a new constitution early in the American Revolution?

The old colonial charters would no longer apply.

In a representative democracy

people choose leaders to govern for them.

10th Amend states that powers not given to the national government by the Constitution must be

reserved to the states or people.

The establishment clause of the First Amendment has often been interpreted to mean

separation of church and state.

According to the Preamble, what was the first goal of the U.S. Constitution?

“to form a more perfect Union”

The influence of Magna Carta on the leaders who wrote state constitutions is shown in

the inclusion of a list of rights.

What did the Nineteenth Amendment accomplish?

It guaranteed women the right to vote.

In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine

made a case for independence based on ideas of John Locke.

How was slavery finally abolished in the United States?

The Thirteenth Amendment was passed.

Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments were written and ratified because

13th Amend didn't guarantee full rights to former slaves.

The Eighth Amendment helps remind Americans that punishment should be

in proportion to the crime committed.

Why is the first national government of the United States called a confederation?

States were relatively independent.

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Answers

1
The Ninth Amendment states that rights not listed in the Constitution are
subject to change
forfeited.
protected.
only applicable on the 5th Thursday of each month.
2
The Great Compromise proposed by the committee headed by Roger Sherman called for
keeping the Articles government.
creating the Supreme Court.
all Auburn fans to stop dating their cousins.
a two-house Congress.
3
A proposed amendment to the Constitution becomes law when it is ratified by
four-fourths of the states.
three-thirds of the states.
four-thirds of the states.
three-fourths of the states.
4
At the First Continental Congress, colonists
declared they had a basic right: the right to PARTY!
declared war on Great Britain.
signed the Declaration of Independence.
demanded that King George III restore their rights.
5
Which amendment protects a citizen’s right to own guns?
22nd
21st
12th
2nd
6
The Magna Carta is important for establishing which of the following?
an order requiring all to scream & shout "Roll Tide, baby!"
the scientific discoveries of the Enlightenment
the principle of limited government
an agreement for governing the colony of Plymouth
7
Which Article of the U.S. Constitution spells out the powers of Congress?
Article I
Article III
Your Mom
Article II
8
How many states had to approve a change to the Articles of Confederation?
13
9
31
1/3
9
What are natural rights?
freedoms people possess relating to life, liberty & property
agreements among people relating to their government
right to acknowledge an obvious fact: Alabama football is #1
ideas that were first discussed in the American colonies
10
The Mayflower Compact was a
written plan for government.
document that limited the power of the monarchy.
pamphlet written by Thomas Paine.
pamphlet written by Paine Thomas.
11
Why did each state have to write a new constitution early in the American Revolution?
The old colonial charters would no longer apply.
Original constitutions were destroyed in a fiery car crash.
The English Bill of Rights was newly discovered.
New Hampshire’s example of doing so spurred others to act.
12
Which of the following is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment?
remaining silent when arrested
provoking a riot
criticizing the government
telling lies about someone
13
In a representative democracy
all free men over 18 are considered citizens.
we are all free to recognize an obvious fact: Roll Tide #1!
people choose leaders to govern for them.
a monarch represents the people.
14
10th Amend states that powers not given to the national government by the Constitution must be
added as amendments.
reserved to the states or people.
reviewed by the Supreme Court
read aloud in a public square every July 4th.
15
The establishment clause of the First Amendment has often been interpreted to mean
protection from slander and libel.
separation of church and state.
rules for establishing an establishment.
rules for selecting grand juries.
16
Citizens are members of a community who _______________________ a government .
rule over
owe loyalty to
owe nothing to
limit the rights of
17
According to the Preamble, what was the first goal of the U.S. Constitution?
“to satisfy the opinions of Mankind”
"to conquer all parts of the universe."
“to form a more perfect Union”
“to preserve, protect, and defend the Union”
18
Which branch of government has the highest level of authority?
local
ROLL TIDE ROLL!
federal
state
19
_________________ is the idea that the government receives its power from the people.
Pop music
Popular sovereignty
Musical pop
Sovereign popularity
20
A major objection to the Constitution by the Anti-Federalists was
the lack of a police force.
the central government was too weak.
the lack of a bill of rights.
the lack of a president.
21
The influence of Magna Carta on the leaders who wrote state constitutions is shown in
the inclusion of a list of rights.
having a strong governor
the fancy wigs they wear.
having a bicameral legislature.
22
_________________ are the key practices, relationships, and organizations in a society
Ju Ju Da Beats
Ethnic groups
Values
Institutions
23
Where did the concept of citizenship begin?
Medieval Europe
ancient Rome and Greece
United States
Fortnite
24
What did the Nineteenth Amendment accomplish?
It extended the right to vote to people between 18 and 21.
It abolished the 18th Amendment.
It guaranteed women the right to vote.
It freed enslaved persons .
25
The rights to have a trial by jury and to call witnesses in one’s defense are examples of
28th Amendment freedoms.
due process.
Thirteenth Amendment freedoms.
process due.
26
Taxes provide _____________of the money the government needs to keep running.
approximately 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999%
none
most
all
27
The Virginia Plan contained the main features of the federal government today, including
a provision allowing future space exploration.
a bill of rights
income taxes.
three separate branches.
28
In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine
made a case for independence based on ideas of John Locke.
begged the colonists to show common respect to King George.
urged Auburn fans not to marry their cousins.
called for a religious movement like the Great Awakening.
29
When U.S. citizens elect members of Congress, they are practicing
direct representativeness.
representative democracy.
an exercise in futility.
direct democracy
30
How was slavery finally abolished in the United States?
The national Abolition Act was passed in 1865.
The Thirteenth Amendment was passed.
It was part of the treaty that was signed to end Civil War
Individual states passed black codes to abolish slavery.
31
A legislature is
a medical condition causing uncontrollable crying.
a law-enforcing body.
a law-interpreting body.
a lawmaking body.
32
Which country was the world’s oldest direct democracy?
United States
France
Greece
Your Mom
33
In the 1600s, the thirteen original colonies of the United States were created mostly by
French immigrants.
angry aliens from a drunken galaxy far, far away.
English immigrants.
Spanish immigrants.
34
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments were written and ratified because
the southern states demanded it.
African American soldiers had not been paid.
13th Amend had gone too far in supporting “Jim Crow” laws.
13th Amend didn't guarantee full rights to former slaves.
35
The Eighth Amendment helps remind Americans that punishment should be
in proportion to the college football team they support.
long and arduous.
based on the convicted person’s criminal record.
in proportion to the crime committed.
36
Which laws were meant to punish Massachusetts, especially Boston, for resisting British rule?
Intolerable Acts
Infuriating Acts
Infatuating Acts
Intolerant Acts
37
After the French and Indian War, the king issued a __________ forbidding settling lands west.
Declaratory Act
strongly worded email
proclamation
suggestion
38
The Coercive Acts of 1774 included
the Tea Act.
the Quartering Act.
the Baby Shark Act
the Stamp Act.
39
Which of the following is a feature of totalitarian states?
government holds free and fair elections
people have individual freedom
Room 502
government controls industries
40
Why is the first national government of the United States called a confederation?
States were weaker than the national government.
States were relatively independent.
States enjoyed confedding with each other.
States were dependent on each other.

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First Semester Exam

40 termsStudBud Administration240 plays

First Semester Exam

Flashcards40 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 40

Answers

1
The Ninth Amendment states that rights not listed in the Constitution are
subject to change
forfeited.
protected.
only applicable on the 5th Thursday of each month.
2
The Great Compromise proposed by the committee headed by Roger Sherman called for
keeping the Articles government.
creating the Supreme Court.
all Auburn fans to stop dating their cousins.
a two-house Congress.
3
A proposed amendment to the Constitution becomes law when it is ratified by
four-fourths of the states.
three-thirds of the states.
four-thirds of the states.
three-fourths of the states.
4
At the First Continental Congress, colonists
declared they had a basic right: the right to PARTY!
declared war on Great Britain.
signed the Declaration of Independence.
demanded that King George III restore their rights.
5
Which amendment protects a citizen’s right to own guns?
22nd
21st
12th
2nd
6
The Magna Carta is important for establishing which of the following?
an order requiring all to scream & shout "Roll Tide, baby!"
the scientific discoveries of the Enlightenment
the principle of limited government
an agreement for governing the colony of Plymouth
7
Which Article of the U.S. Constitution spells out the powers of Congress?
Article I
Article III
Your Mom
Article II
8
How many states had to approve a change to the Articles of Confederation?
13
9
31
1/3
9
What are natural rights?
freedoms people possess relating to life, liberty & property
agreements among people relating to their government
right to acknowledge an obvious fact: Alabama football is #1
ideas that were first discussed in the American colonies
10
The Mayflower Compact was a
written plan for government.
document that limited the power of the monarchy.
pamphlet written by Thomas Paine.
pamphlet written by Paine Thomas.
11
Why did each state have to write a new constitution early in the American Revolution?
The old colonial charters would no longer apply.
Original constitutions were destroyed in a fiery car crash.
The English Bill of Rights was newly discovered.
New Hampshire’s example of doing so spurred others to act.
12
Which of the following is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment?
remaining silent when arrested
provoking a riot
criticizing the government
telling lies about someone
13
In a representative democracy
all free men over 18 are considered citizens.
we are all free to recognize an obvious fact: Roll Tide #1!
people choose leaders to govern for them.
a monarch represents the people.
14
10th Amend states that powers not given to the national government by the Constitution must be
added as amendments.
reserved to the states or people.
reviewed by the Supreme Court
read aloud in a public square every July 4th.
15
The establishment clause of the First Amendment has often been interpreted to mean
protection from slander and libel.
separation of church and state.
rules for establishing an establishment.
rules for selecting grand juries.
16
Citizens are members of a community who _______________________ a government .
rule over
owe loyalty to
owe nothing to
limit the rights of
17
According to the Preamble, what was the first goal of the U.S. Constitution?
“to satisfy the opinions of Mankind”
"to conquer all parts of the universe."
“to form a more perfect Union”
“to preserve, protect, and defend the Union”
18
Which branch of government has the highest level of authority?
local
ROLL TIDE ROLL!
federal
state
19
_________________ is the idea that the government receives its power from the people.
Pop music
Popular sovereignty
Musical pop
Sovereign popularity
20
A major objection to the Constitution by the Anti-Federalists was
the lack of a police force.
the central government was too weak.
the lack of a bill of rights.
the lack of a president.
21
The influence of Magna Carta on the leaders who wrote state constitutions is shown in
the inclusion of a list of rights.
having a strong governor
the fancy wigs they wear.
having a bicameral legislature.
22
_________________ are the key practices, relationships, and organizations in a society
Ju Ju Da Beats
Ethnic groups
Values
Institutions
23
Where did the concept of citizenship begin?
Medieval Europe
ancient Rome and Greece
United States
Fortnite
24
What did the Nineteenth Amendment accomplish?
It extended the right to vote to people between 18 and 21.
It abolished the 18th Amendment.
It guaranteed women the right to vote.
It freed enslaved persons .
25
The rights to have a trial by jury and to call witnesses in one’s defense are examples of
28th Amendment freedoms.
due process.
Thirteenth Amendment freedoms.
process due.
26
Taxes provide _____________of the money the government needs to keep running.
approximately 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999%
none
most
all
27
The Virginia Plan contained the main features of the federal government today, including
a provision allowing future space exploration.
a bill of rights
income taxes.
three separate branches.
28
In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine
made a case for independence based on ideas of John Locke.
begged the colonists to show common respect to King George.
urged Auburn fans not to marry their cousins.
called for a religious movement like the Great Awakening.
29
When U.S. citizens elect members of Congress, they are practicing
direct representativeness.
representative democracy.
an exercise in futility.
direct democracy
30
How was slavery finally abolished in the United States?
The national Abolition Act was passed in 1865.
The Thirteenth Amendment was passed.
It was part of the treaty that was signed to end Civil War
Individual states passed black codes to abolish slavery.
31
A legislature is
a medical condition causing uncontrollable crying.
a law-enforcing body.
a law-interpreting body.
a lawmaking body.
32
Which country was the world’s oldest direct democracy?
United States
France
Greece
Your Mom
33
In the 1600s, the thirteen original colonies of the United States were created mostly by
French immigrants.
angry aliens from a drunken galaxy far, far away.
English immigrants.
Spanish immigrants.
34
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments were written and ratified because
the southern states demanded it.
African American soldiers had not been paid.
13th Amend had gone too far in supporting “Jim Crow” laws.
13th Amend didn't guarantee full rights to former slaves.
35
The Eighth Amendment helps remind Americans that punishment should be
in proportion to the college football team they support.
long and arduous.
based on the convicted person’s criminal record.
in proportion to the crime committed.
36
Which laws were meant to punish Massachusetts, especially Boston, for resisting British rule?
Intolerable Acts
Infuriating Acts
Infatuating Acts
Intolerant Acts
37
After the French and Indian War, the king issued a __________ forbidding settling lands west.
Declaratory Act
strongly worded email
proclamation
suggestion
38
The Coercive Acts of 1774 included
the Tea Act.
the Quartering Act.
the Baby Shark Act
the Stamp Act.
39
Which of the following is a feature of totalitarian states?
government holds free and fair elections
people have individual freedom
Room 502
government controls industries
40
Why is the first national government of the United States called a confederation?
States were weaker than the national government.
States were relatively independent.
States enjoyed confedding with each other.
States were dependent on each other.