Understanding Government and Citizenship

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What is the Magna Carta?

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A charter that limited the powers of the English king and laid the foundation for modern democracy.

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Which principle from the Magna Carta influenced the U.S. Constitution? Options: The right to bear arms, The separation of church and state, The idea of due process and fair trial, The right to free speech

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The idea of due process and fair trial

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To announce the American colonies' separation from Britain

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which constitutional principle is demonstrated by the division of government into three branches?

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Separation of Powers

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What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the others

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Which right is protected by the First Amendment? Options: The right to a speedy trial, The right to free speech, The right to bear arms, The right to vote

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The right to free speech

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Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by the First Amendment? Freedom of religion, Freedom of the press, The right to privacy, The right to assemble

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The right to privacy

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What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?

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Unreasonable searches and seizures

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Which of the following requires a warrant according to the Fourth Amendment?
Searching a person's home, Asking for identification, Conducting a traffic stop, Questioning a suspect

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Searching a person's home