2nd 9 Weeks Exam

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The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States establishes —

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separation of church and state

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The amendments in the Constitution that give people accused of crimes due process, fulfill what goal of the Constitution?

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Establish Justice

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Complete the graphic.

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Declaration of Independence

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Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition are found in the —

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1st Amendment

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What part of the Constitution protects us from cruel punishments?

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Amendment VIII (8)

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The Supreme Court has extended guarantees of the Bill of Rights to the people based on the —

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due process clause

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Which of the following is true regarding the Constitution of the United States of America? It was not ratified by enough states to go into effect., It established federal law as the supreme law of the land., It was not constructed to balance interests through compromise., It created a unicameral legislature that had an equal number of representatives for each state.

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It established federal law as the supreme law of the land.

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Rita buys a newspaper every day in order to read about an upcoming election. Which civic responsibility is she demonstrating?

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Staying informed of current issues

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How are individuals who write letters to their congressmen influencing public policy?

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Expressing their opinions

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Read the comment made by Franklin D. Roosevelt: "The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a president and senators and congressman and government officials but the voters of this country." Which statement best supports the President's comment about voters? Options: Voting is required by law in order for the government to work effectively, Voting is one of a citizen's most important responsibilities, Voting is a right of all American citizens and protected by the Bill of Rights, Voting is the process by which Americans make all government decisions.

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Voting is one of a citizen's most important responsibilities