Chapter Review Quiz

Directions:

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. You may refer to pages 183–215 in Contemporary’s GED Social Studies if you need additional help. When you have finished the quiz, click on Submit Answers to receive feedback and results. You may also choose to e-mail your results to your instructor.


1	The United States invented the notion of democracy.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


2	It took the United States a couple of tries to structure a democratic government that was acceptable to all.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	Eventually the Constitutional Convention decided that state representation in government would be determined solely by the population of each state.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	The Constitution is a document that specifically describes the powers and limits of each branch of government.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	The president has to sign the bills written by Congress.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


6	The President has no more power than the Supreme Court.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


7	The Constitution can be reinterpreted and changed.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	One of the biggest threats to democracy in the United States is the possibility of invasion from other countries.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	Registering to vote is a simple process.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


10	To engage in civic participation you must join an organized group.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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