Civics Unit 1

The police are patrolling a neighborhood looking for a suspect and see marijuana through a residents' window. Which amendment allows the police to confiscate the plant?

• 2nd Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 5th Amendment

The problem with Unitary governments, according to the founding fathers, is that they? (GSE 1a)

• Have too much power
• Have limited powers
• Have too little powers
• Have federalism

No person can be denied life, liberty, or property without

• the consent of that person
• an affidavit from a judge
• due process of law
• none of the above

Which philosopher is linked with the concept of separation of power

• John Locke
• Thomas Hobbes
• Montesquieu
• Voltair

The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to __________.

• describe the power and authority of government
• extend the authority of government
• describe the powers and rights of citizens
• limit the rights of citizens

Which document was signed by King John of England and set limits on the monarch's power?

• Magna Carta
• Petition of Rights
• English Bill of Rights
• Treaty of Paris

Why were states initially able to pass laws that violated certain rights?

• Some states had not voted for and did not have to follow the Bill of Rights
• the Bill of Rights was mainly concerned with laws passed by the national government until the 14th amendment
• The constitution left a great deal of power to the states
• The bill of Rights did not become part of the Constitution for many years

The importance of militias in winning independence from Great Britain was on reason for which Amendment being added?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 4th
• 3rd

Parents who sign a statement requesting that a new school be built in their community are exercising their right to

• reform
• assemble
• petition
• veto

A citizen's right to put a sign in a window supporting a candidate for office is protected by which amendment?

• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 1st