REVIEW UNITS 1, 2 & 3

The first ten amendments are called the Bills of Rights.

What statement best summarizes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the states and the national government?

Which of the following impacts and shapes legislation? Select all that apply.

The idea that the state and country have to respect the rights of legal citizens is called due process

Which are examples of how the Constitution protects the fundamental rights and liberties of citizens in the USA?

The Constitution of the United States describes the structure and powers of the national government

Which section does not define the powers of the three branches of government in the U.S. Constitution ?

Presidents James Monroe & Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4th.

The Magna Carta introduced the idea that everyone including the king was subject to the law was established.

What does "DC" stand for in Washington DC?

The major function of the system of checks and balances is to protect against the abuse of powers.

Citizens must fulfill their civic duties in order for the government to be effective. 

To date, how many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

 Which statement best describes the political principle of “consent of the governed

Which situation best describes representative democracy?

How many total members are there in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate?

What do the preambles to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution have in common?

The political principle that establishes a system of government in which the people rule is-

Which of the following is not a power exercised by the judicial branch of the national government?