Bill Of Rights And Principles Of The Constitution
- 1.To protect individual liberties, James Madison proposed that the Constitution should:
- A.
Give more power to the States
- B.
Call for a 2 house legislature
- C.
Abolish slavery
- D.
Include a Bill of Rights
- 2.Which of these is specifically forbidden by the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
- A.
Long prison sentences
- B.
Women serving on juries
- C.
Cruel and unusual punishment
- D.
Arrest of minors
- 3.Which of these is guaranteed to US citizens by the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
- A.
The right to choose your State residence
- B.
The right to work
- C.
Freedom of religion
- D.
Freedom to run for office
- 4.Which of these is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
- A.
The right to own property
- B.
Freedom to leave the country
- C.
The right to vote
- D.
Freedom of the press
- 5.What is a civic republic?
- A.
A state in which a person must put what is best for the country ahead of what is best for themselves
- B.
A state in which a person must make strong laws to limit the powers of government
- C.
A state in which a person must honor the commands of a strong leader
- D.
A state in which a person must elect representatives to protect individual rights
- 6.Which of the following is voting, joining a political party, staying informed about current events, and volunteering to help in an election polling station an example of?
- A.
How citizens participate in a democracy
- B.
The Bill of Rights
- C.
Requirements to be a citizen
- D.
Community service
- 7.Which of the following statements best describes the federal system of government set up by the Constitution?
- A.
States have the right to ignore laws passed by the national government
- B.
The States and the national government have separate responsibilities
- C.
Officials of the national government are chosen by the governors of the States
- D.
The national government makes all decisions for the States
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