Test Review Part 1

What was the very first form of government adopted by Congress?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Continental Congress
• The Articles of Confederation

Which one of the following is NOT a purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to limit the power of citizens
• to guarantee other people's liberties
• to protect people who are accused of crimes
• to limit the power of government

Which is NOT a protected freedom in the First Amendment?

• speech
• religion
• press
• laws

How many articles are in the US Constitution?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

On what date was the US Constitution signed by the members of the Constitutional Convention?

• July 4, 1776
• December 15, 1791
• September 17, 1787
• March 17, 1783

Who was NOT a framer of the US Constitution?

• John Jay
• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington