USH quiz

Question 1

Difference between DOI & Constitution

Answer 1

Declares freedom from Britain.
Sets up the government and its rules.

Question 2

Bill of Rights

Answer 2

First 10 amendments to the Constitution protecting individual freedoms.

Question 3

Legislative

Answer 3

Makes Laws

Question 4

Executive

Answer 4

Enforce Laws (President)

Question 5

Judicial

Answer 5

Interprets Laws (Judges)

Question 6

Separation of Powers

Answer 6

Divides government into three branches.

Question 7

Checks & Balances

Answer 7

Each branch can limit the powers of the others.

Question 8

Individualism

Answer 8

Freedom of actions for individuals

Question 9

Egalitarianism

Answer 9

Everyone is equal under the law.

Question 10

Liberty

Answer 10

Freedom to act and think.

Question 11

Laissez-faire

Answer 11

No government interference with free enterprise

Question 12

Populism

Answer 12

Leaders claim to represent the common people against the elite.

Question 13

Causes of Westward Expansion

Answer 13

Manifest Destiny
Land Availability
Economic Opportunities

Question 14

Effects of Westward Expansion: Economic

Answer 14

Growth of agriculture and industry.

Question 15

Effects of Westward Expansion: Social

Answer 15

Increased conflict with Native Americans and migration of diverse groups

Question 16

Effects of Westward Expansion: Geographic

Answer 16

U.S. territory expanded to the Pacific.