The U.S. Constitution, Declaration Of Independence And Washington Constitution

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1.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
- A.
  
  Its Constitution
- B.
  
  Its military
- C.
  
  Its elected officials
- D.
  
  The consent of the governed
2.

What fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
  
  Government should guarantee its citizens economic security.
- B.
  
  The central government and states should share power.
- C.
  
  A government that denies its people certain basic rights can be overthrown.
- D.
  
  Rulers derive their right from God and are bound to govern in the nation’s best interest.
3.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
  
  John Adams
- B.
  
  Benjamin Franklin
- C.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
- D.
  
  James Madison
4.

The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy by:
- A.
  
  Guaranteeing trial by jury to all men
- B.
  
  Allowing women to take part in government
- C.
  
  Indicating that people are the source of power
- D.
  
  Providing for Presidential elections every four years
5.

According to the Declaration of Independence, the people have the right to alter or abolish a government if that government:
- A.
  
  Is a limited monarchy
- B.
  
  Violates natural rights
- C.
  
  Becomes involved in entangling alliances
- D.
  
  Favors one religion over another
6.

The Declaration of Independence had many practical effects. Which of the following is NOT one of them:
- A.
  
  It united the members of the Continental Congress.
- B.
  
  It announced a new nation to foreign governments.
- C.
  
  It started the American Revolution.
- D.
  
  It was used as a propaganda tool to explain the rebellion.
7.

How many constitutions has the United States had?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
8.

The government created by the Articles of Confederation lasted only a few years because it:
- A.
  
  Had no plan to organize the Northwest Territory
- B.
  
  Lacked the ability to enforce its authority
- C.
  
  Circulated no paper money
- D.
  
  Compelled the states to abide by its treaties
9.

The Articles of Confederation and the Constitution both provided for:
- A.
  
  A Congress with legislative powers
- B.
  
  A president with executive powers
- C.
  
  A Supreme Court with judiciary powers
- D.
  
  State governments with veto powers
10.

How were the delegates to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
- A.
  
  Popular votes in each state
- B.
  
  The state legislatures
- C.
  
  Congressional appointments
- D.
  
  They had signed the Declaration of Independence.
11.

Who has the power to impeach or bring charges against the president?
- A.
  
  The vice president
- B.
  
  The House of Representatives
- C.
  
  The Senate
- D.
  
  The Supreme Court
12.

Separation of powers refers to what?
- A.
  
  Separation of church and state
- B.
  
  Separation of military and civilian authority
- C.
  
  Separation of campaign donations from an elected official’s votes
- D.
  
  Separation of the functions of the legislative, executive and judicial branches
13.

The Constitution says the role of Congress is to:
- A.
  
  Make laws
- B.
  
  Enforce laws
- C.
  
  Interpret laws
- D.
  
  All of the above
14.

What kind of laws can Congress make?
- A.
  
  Only those specifically described in the Constitution and amendments.
- B.
  
  Only laws that support the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.
- C.
  
  Any laws it can approve by a simple majority that aren’t vetoed.
- D.
  
  Any laws that are necessary and proper for executing the powers of the federal government.
15.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become president?
- A.
  
  Be a natural born citizen of the United States
- B.
  
  Be at least 35 years old
- C.
  
  Vote in at least two previous presidential elections
- D.
  
  Have resided in the country for at least 14 years
16.

The system of “checks and balances” does what?
- A.
  
  Maintains proper fiscal discipline by controlling spending
- B.
  
  Keeps any branch from becoming too powerful
- C.
  
  Requires government jobs be open to all qualified citizens
- D.
  
  None of the above
17.

How many Supreme Court justices are called for in the Constitution?
- A.
  
  At least five
- B.
  
  No more than 11
- C.
  
  Nine
- D.
  
  The Constitution doesn’t specify.
18.

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called what?
- A.
  
  The preamble
- B.
  
  The Establishment Clauses
- C.
  
  The Bill of Rights
- D.
  
  The Articles of Confederation
19.

Which amendment guarantees the right to criticize the U.S. government?
- A.
  
  First
- B.
  
  Second
- C.
  
  Fourth
- D.
  
  Fifth
20.

What does it mean when accused criminals “plead the fifth”?
- A.
  
  They want their right to an attorney.
- B.
  
  They refuse to testify against themselves.
- C.
  
  They agree to testify against someone else if they get immunity.
- D.
  
  They believe they're wrongly accused.
21.

Until the 25th Amendment passed, what happened if a vice president died in office?
- A.
  
  The president appointed a replacement.
- B.
  
  A special election was held for vice president.
- C.
  
  The speaker of the House became vice president.
- D.
  
  There was no vice president until the next presidential election.
22.

The Washington state Constitution says liberties come from:
- A.
  
  The Supreme Ruler of the Universe
- B.
  
  Natural law
- C.
  
  A righteous people
- D.
  
  A just government
23.

Article 1, Section 1 of the Washington Constitution contains what phrase also found in the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
  
  “…all men are created equal…”
- B.
  
  “…life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
- C.
  
  “…governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
- D.
  
  “…of the people, by the people and for the people…”
24.

What does the Washington state Constitution say is the supreme law of the land?
- A.
  
  The Bible
- B.
  
  The Declaration of Independence
- C.
  
  The U.S. Constitution
- D.
  
  All laws of Congress and the Legislature
25.

The Washington State Constitution gives the right to bear arms to:
- A.
  
  Individual citizens
- B.
  
  The well-regulated militia
- C.
  
  Members of law enforcement
- D.
  
  Those with state permits