10th Grade Social Studies

TAKS Review #2

Obj.1— 8.4b

In this statement, Thomas Paine suggested that the American colonies should

a) Negotiate an end to the conflict with England b) form an alliance with Englandc) Declare independence from England d) boycott goods from England

Correct A

nswer: C

Obj. 1— 8.4c

• Which statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation established a weak rather than a strong central government?

a) Americans were following the plan of government set up in the Declaration of Independence

b) The absence of national problems made a strong government unnecessary

c) Colonial experiences under Great Britain had created a fear of unlimited government

d) Revenues were not adequate to support a strong central governmentCorrect Answer: C

Obj.4 — 8.16d

The constitutional principle of “republicanism” is demonstrated by…

a) the president’s power to veto acts of congress

b) appointment of federal judges to life terms

c) election of representatives who make laws

d) creation of a presidential cabinet

Correct Answer: C

Obj.4— 8.3a

• The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses was an important step in the development of democracy in colonial America because it

A) adopted a bill of rights for women

B) allowed citizens to vote directly on proposed laws

C) provided the first written constitution

D) established a representative form of governmentCorrect Answer: D

Obj. 4— 8.16d

• Article I – declares that legislative authority be given to Congress

• Article II - declares that executive authority be given to the president

• declares that judicial authority be given to a supreme court

The first three articles of the Constitution reflect the principle of-

a)Separation of powers

b)Individual rights

c)Popular sovereignty

d)Federalism

Correct Answer: A

Obj.4 — 8.17b

This Amendment abolished

slavery in the United States

a) 13th

b) 14th

c) 15th

d) 16th

Correct Answer: A

Obj.4 — 8.16d

Reserved Powers: Only for States

ConcurrentPowers:PowersFor both

Enumerated Powers:Only for the central government

What constitutional principle is illustrated in this Venn diagram?

a) Checks and balances b) Republicanismc) Balance of power d) Federalism

Correct Answer: D

Obj. 4— 8.20a

Which of the following defines an unalienable right?

a) a right that provides access to a political process

b) a right that allows personal freedom without accountability

c) a right that guarantees economic security

d) a right that cannot be taken away by the government without due process of law

Correct Answer: D

Obj.4 — 8.16d

The sequence of events shown above best illustrates what constitutional principle?

a) Checks and Balancesb) Individual rightsc) Limited governmentd) Popular sovereignty

Correct Answer: A

Obj. 4— 8.20b

This is found in the Bill of Rights as the__

a) First Amendment

b) Second Amendment

c) Fourth Amendment

d) Fifth Amendment

“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable search and seizures shall not be violated”

Correct Answer: C

Quiz: 1

• The diagram best represents which constitutional principle? (8.16d)

A. Republicanism

B. Popular Sovereignty

C. Separation of Powers

D. Individual Rights

#1

• Which idea had a major influence on the authors of the Articles of Confederation? (8.4c)

A. A strong central government threatens the rights of the people and the states.

B. All of the people must be granted the right to vote.C. Three branches of government are needed to

protect liberty.D. The central government must have the power to levy

taxes and to control trade.

#2

The graphic above represents the constitutional principle of: (8.16d)A. FederalismB. Popular sovereigntyC. Checks and balancesD. Republicanism

#3

The Fourth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights because of what colonial grievance? (8.20b)

A. British soldiers not allowing peaceful assembly of colonists.

B. Failure by British officials to give colonists a fair and speedy trial.

C. British soldiers entering homes without search warrants.

D. British officials not allowing colonists to speak out against the government.

#4

In the publication, Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued that the American colonies should (8.4b)

A. Approve the Treaty of Paris (1763)

B. Ratify the Constitution of the United States

C. End their political relationship with Great Britain

D. Support the policies of King George III

#5

State Governments Conduct Elections

National Government Coins Money

Both Governments Raise taxes

The constitutional principle of government shown above illustrates: (8.16d)

A. Popular sovereigntyB. FederalismC. Separation of powersD. Republicanism

#6

Which of the following abolished slavery in the United States? (8.17a)

A. Emancipation Proclamation

B. 13th Amendment

C. 14th Amendment

D. 15th Amendment

#7

Which statement best reflects the principle of republicanism? (8.16d)

A. Power is divided between the states and national government

B. The political party in power controls congress

C. The Supreme Court can rule a law unconstitutional

D. People elect representatives to make laws and conduct government

#8

The first Colonial Assembly was:

A. The Pilgrims signing the Mayflower Compact

B. The Virginia House of Burgesses

C. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

D. The First Continental Congress

#9

Which of the following does the Declaration of Independence consider an “unalienable right”?

A. The right to vote

B. The right to liberty

C. The right to a jury trial

D. The right to petition

#10