13 Questions
What is the purpose of the civil rights movements?
To secure equalities
What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state?
One
In the context of representation, who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Residents of a single state
Which document provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence?
Common Sense
How many U.S. Senators represent each state?
Two
What impacted the way religious practice was approached in public schools according to United States Supreme Court holding?
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Which Supreme Court case impacted the way religious practice was approached in public schools?
Engel v. Vitale
Which of the following correctly pairs a document with a core theme of that document?
Declaration of Independence - Identified natural rights
What is a purpose of civil rights movements?
To secure equalities
What is the social contract?
A philosophical idea that individuals give up some liberty to receive governmental protection
What is an example of representation?
The U.S. Congress passing a law
Which document provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence?
Common Sense
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and liberty
Test your knowledge on US Supreme Court rulings and government documents in this quiz. Topics covered include the impact of religious practice in public schools, core themes of important US documents, and the minimum number of members in the US House of Representatives.
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