Question

Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?
A. They created a federal court system.
B. They established a national banking system
C. They guaranteed the colonists’ rights as
Englishmen.
D. They stated the colonists’ grievances against the English king.

Answer 1

C. They guaranteed the colonists’ rights as Englishmen.

Answer 2

In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —
A. evaluate judges
B. vote in elections
C. pay poll taxes
D. serve on juries

Answer 3

D. serve on juries

Answer 4

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?
A. Provide defense
B. Ensure domestic peace
C. Establish justice
D. Form a union

Answer 5

B. Ensure domestic peace

Answer 6

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
A. Majority vote by the Electoral College
B. Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress
C. Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
D. Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

Answer 7

C. Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

Answer 8

Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?
A. " you have the right to remain silent."
B. " I want a lawyer."
C. " You can help save the forest animals."
B. " I know for whom I am voting."

Answer 9

C. " You can help save the forest animals."

Answer 10

These headlines best illustrate the concept of —
Daily Journal Daily Journal
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" Federal Judge " Mayor Convicted
Impeached" of Bribery"

A. democracy
B. consent of the governed
C. rule of law
D. popular sovereignty

Answer 11

C. rule of law