1) The Constitution has the words "provide for the common defense" in it. What do these words mean? a) The government will form a military to protect us b) The government does not keep us safe c) The government has full control over us 2) The right to do what makes you happy is which of the following? a) The right to life b) The right to liberty c) The right to the pursuit of happiness 3) This was a document written to tell the King of Great Britain that the colonists wished to be free from his control a) The Declaration of Independence b) The Constitution c) The Bill of Rights 4) This Bill of Rights amendment gives us freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of assembly a) The FIRST amendment b) The SECOND amendment c) The THIRD amendment 5) This Bill of Rights amendment says that no soldier may quarter a citizens house without their permission a) The SECOND amendment b) The THIRD amendment c) The FOURTH amendment 6) This Bill of Rights amendment promises us a speedy and public trial if accused of a crime a) The FOURTH amendment b) The FIFTH amendment c) The SIXTH amendment 7) This Bill of Rights amendment says that no one can receive cruel or unusual punishment if found guilty of a crime a) The EIGHTH amendment b) The NINTH amendment c) The TENTH amendmnet 8) This means you have the right to live without fear of being hurt or injured by others a) The right to life b) The right to liberty c) The right to the pursuit of happiness 9) What is the Constitution? a) A document declaring independence from Great Britain b) A document that established a set of rules and a government for America c) The first 10 amendments to the Constitution 10) What is the Bill of Rights? a) A document declaring independence from Great Britain b) A document that established a set of rules and a government for America c) The first 10 amendments to the Constitution 11) Which of the following statements best describes the purposes of the U.S. Constitution? a) To tell Great Britain the American colonies will pay no more taxes b) To set up a government that protects the country and the freedom of its citizens c) To break away from the rule of the British government 12) The purpose of the United States Declaration of Independence was to ____________. a) Tell Great Britain the colonies were no long under its rule b) Create a holiday so Americans did not have to work on July 4th each year c) Divide power among the three branches of government 13) What country ruled the American colonies before July 4, 1776? a) Iriquois Nation b) Great Britain c) Spain 14) What was one cause that led to the American colonies wanting to be free from Great Britain rule? a) Fighting b) Taxes c) Religion

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