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UIL 6th Grade
UIL 6th Grade practice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False: The legislative branch of each the Texas government and the US government have the same number of representatives and senators? | False |
| Yes or No: Can a committee in the Texas legislature vote to send a bill to the governor? | No |
| Which Texas historical figure not only led the Texas Army against Mexico, but also served as President of the Republic of Texas and Governor for the state of Texas? | Sam Houston |
| Who was the first female governor of Texas? | Miriam Ferguson |
| Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Texas? | Dan Patrick |
| According to Article I, Section 9, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution, writ of habeas corpus protects people from _____ except in times of rebellion or invasion. | unlawful imprisionment |
| All bills _____ shall originate in the House of Representative according to Article 1, Section 7, Clause 1. | raising revenue |
| The U.S. Constitution established three branches of government with each branch having its own powers. This seperation of powers gives all of the following powers to the Legislative branch except. . | negotiate foreign treaties |
| The Bill of Rights is in the ___ to the U.S. Constitution. | first 10 amendments |
| In the Bill of Rights, the First Amendment guarantees the right to ____ | Freedom of speech, religion, petition |
| Which amendment in the Bill of Rights limits the government's ability to use private homes to house soliders? | The Third Amendment |
| The framers of the Constitution stated their purposes in what part of the Constitution? | The Preamble |
| True or False: A purpose of The U.S. Constitution is to promote imperialism? | False |
| True or False As head of the executive branch a job of the President of the United States is to interpret the law? | False: Judicial Branch interprets law |
| The framers of the Constitution hoped that the seperation of powers among the three branches would prevent the rise of all-powerful leader who would rob the people of liberty. How did they ensure one branch did not abuse power? | Checks and Balance System |
| Who is the current Vice President of the United States? | Joe Biden |
| Who is the current Speaker of the House | John Boehner R from Ohio |
| The Constitutional Convention began in May of 1787 in Philadelphia, how many delegates met together to revise the Articels of Confederation? | 55 |
| What was the name of the plan that was an alternate plan to the Virginia Plan presented at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. It called for 3 branches of govt., one legislative house, and 1 vote per state regardless of population. | The New Jersey Plan |
| Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention? | Benjamin Franklin |
| Due to his intelligence and ideas about how to structure a democratic government __ has been called the "Father of the Constitution." | James Madison |
| This is a national symbol of the United States that was chosen because it symbolizes strength, courage and freedom. | The Bald Eagle |
| What American patriotic symbol is depicted in an Army recruiting poster with the caption "I Want you for the U.S. Army?" | Uncle Sam |
| What is a way citizens can participate in the democratic process? | Voting |
| The __was written in 1620 by Seperatist searching for religious freedom. The document established the first form of government in the United States and would later be used when writing the U.S. Constitution. | The Mayflower Compact |
| Around 500B.C., the idea of Democracy was born in ___ | Greece |
| True or False: Culture is a way of life of people who share similiar beliefs customs and traditions? | True |
| How are Chinese and North Korean governments similiar? | Communist, Unlimited governments |
| Why do the people of Angola speak Portuguese? | Angola was a colony of Portugal |
| During what war was the Star Spangled Banner written? | War of 1812 |
| The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were created by whom in 1639? | Thomas Hooker, it allowed for more people to vote and made the government more representative |
| The word democracy is derived from two Greek words: demos, meaning ___ and kraos meaning "rule". | "People" |
| Who is the current governor of Texas? | Greg Abbott |
| Why did the colonies feel that they must declare their independence from Britain? | The British King's abuse of power |
| Inalienable rights are. . . | rights that cannot be taken away |
| Who asked the Continental Congress to vote for the independence by stating, "these United colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states." | Richard Henry Lee |
| Why are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called the Bill of Rights? | Each amendment guarantees a certain right is not specified in the Rights. |
| What branch of the U.S. government is charged with making laws? | Legislative |
| What is a system set up in the Constitution in which each branch of the Federal government has he power to check and control action of the other branches? | Checks and balances |
| What were the Articles of Confederation? | The first plan of government for the United States. It gave more power to the states than to the central government |
| Who was an influential Virginian who refused to vote for the Constitution until a Bill of Rights was added? | George Mason |
| Who is credited with proposing the Great Compromise? | Roger Sherman |
| Which founding father was a diplomat, inventor and publisher? | Benjamin Franklin |
| What is one of the most important civic responsibilities? | to vote |
| Who is the current Secretary of Education | Michael Lawrence Williams |
| When was the Declaration of Independence signed? | July 4, 1776 |
| How many colonies voted for the Declaration of Independence? | Thirteen |
| Why was the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" included in the Preamble to the U.S. constitution? | to keep peace within the country |
| What is an example of the Preamble's goal "to provide for the common defense?" | Army |
| Where id the United States Congress meet to propose the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution? | New York |
| How many legislatures had to ratify the new articles for them to be added to the U.S Constitution? | 3/4 |
| Who do we credit with influencing our laws, family structure, political opinions and courts? | Europe/ Great Britian |
| The Twelve Tables are. . | the foundation of Roman law that guaranteed the people the right to elect their representatives. |
| How do you define responsibilities? | Duties that you owe to your fellow citizens to make sure that the government continues. |
| The different ways people and nations go about meeting their daily needs are known as. . | economic systems |
| Which modern invention has increased the flow of information around the world in both volume and speed? | the Internet |
| What type of country is described as: increasing population, not enough jobs, poor schools, lack of social and health services? | Developing |
| How does monotheism differ from polytheism? | Belief in the number of Gods |
| Where do most young people first meet people from other ethnic groups? | schools |
| Veto means | refusing to sign |
| Who was the first African American woman from the South to be elected to the United States of Congress? | Barbara Jordan |
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