11. The Bill of Rights was created because the Anti-Federalists were concerned that
a. the Constitution would not implement separation of powers.
b. the new national government could trample on individual rights.
c. representation in the Senate would be based on population.
d. small states would have as much power as large states.
12. The Bill of Rights are
a. The first 10 amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens
b. A separate document, which protect individual rights
c. In Article VI of the Constitution, which identify the rights of citizens
d. Random Constitutional amendments that have been added through the years
13. Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
a. 2
b. 7
c. 3
d. 8
14. Right to trial by jury trial in a civil case
a. 7
b. 9
c. 2
d. 3
15. Freedom of speech, religion, petition, the press, and assembly
a. 5
b. 2
c. 1
d. 9
16. The right to bear arms
a. 2
b. 9
c. 3
d. 5
17. How do unicameral and bicameral legislatures differ?
a. Bicameral legislatures have two houses; a unicameral legislature has one house.
b. Bicameral legislatures pass laws; unicameral legislatures review laws.
c. Only bicameral legislatures are legal under the U.S. Constitution.
d. Unicameral legislatures are more common than bicameral legislatures
SSCG 1-16
Unit 3 - The Federal System of Government
18. What best describes having powers and responsibilities of the government divided between the branches to prevent
one group from having too much power?
a. Checks and Balances
b. Limited Government
c. Federalism
d. Separation of Power
19. What best describes having each branch of government check in and monitor the powers of the others to prevent
abuse of power?
a. Separation of Power
b. Checks and Balances
c. Limited Government
d. Federalism
20. Which branch of government contains both the House of Representatives and the Senate?
a. Legislative
b. Executive
c. Judicial
d. Confederate
21. Which branch of government contains both the President and Vice President?
a. Legislative
b. Executive
c. Judicial
d. Confederate