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Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants women the right to vote and reflects the constitutional
checks and balances
republicanism
federalism
separation of powers
2
How did the Founding Fathers of the Constitution design the bicameral U.S. government to reflect the differences shown?
Decennial Census to accurately calculate the differences of state pop.
Create an executive agency to provide demographic data for pop. Growth
Divided power between federal and state governments
One legislative body based on statehood and one based on population
3
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically addressed the colonists’ grievance that —
they had been forced to house soldiers
they had been subject to trials without a jury
the King had not respected their religious freedom
their homes had been searched without warrants
4
Mayflower Compact is a significant founding doc in the history of the U.S. because it created the idea colonist would-
Grant freedom to those working to pay a debt
Govern themselves using agreed upon laws
Live peacefully with the American Indian tribes
Remain loyal subject of the King of England
5
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to —
owners of small businesses
leaders in the military
people accused of crimes
elected officials
6
How was this colonial grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?
By creating three branches of government
By adopting the third amendment
By establishing a system based on federalism
By writing the Preamble
7
These articles found in the U.S. Constitution illustrate the constitutional principle of —
Popular sovereignty
Individual rights
Federalism
Separation of powers
8
Unalienable rights are best defined as —
rights which have been taken from a person through due process
rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
rights listed in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution
rights given to all people by being born a human
9
The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they —
disagreed with the Great Compromise
hoped to keep the Articles of Confederation
believed that states’ rights were not being protected
wanted a parliamentary system of government
10
In the excerpt Hamilton argues for a strong union in order to —
promote a larger economy
protect individual rights
create a power military alliance
avoid conflicts between the states
11
Which constitutional principle is exemplified by the quote?
Republicanism
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Limited government
12
The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to make an argument for-
Establishing a national bank
restricting the practice of slavery
Ratifying the U.S. Constitution
Declaring independence from Britain
13
Which freedom is guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment?
Freedom from being forced to testify against oneself in a criminal court
Freedom from housing and feeding government troops in personal homes
Freedom from government intrusion into matters of religious conscience
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures of personal property
14
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
The Articles of Confederation is replaced by the Constitution.
The Constitution is amended by the First Amendment.
The Declaration of Independence is signed in Philadelphia.
The Northwest Ordinance is passed by the Confederation Congress
15
What year did the delegate recognize the writing of the Constitution?
1787
1793
1789
1791
16
Why did many congressional representatives call for replacing the Articles of Confederation?
Created a chief executive with the power to veto state laws and elections.
Created a permanent oversight committee consisting of only state officials
Created a gov to weak to manage relations among the states
It established a powerful standing army that threatened national stability
17
Which one of the following was the result of the Great Compromise?
A bicameral legislature
An electoral college
An amendment process
A Supreme Court
18
The English Bill of Rights served as model for the Founding Fathers because it-
Contained a list of individual rights
Was the first constitutional used in the colonies
Was the first document that limited the power of the King
Established the idea of majority rule in the colonies
19
The Virginia Plan argued that the plan gave too much power to-
A presidential cabinet
The judicial branch
State Gov.
Populous states
20
Which constitutional principle is best illustrated by the actions listed in the box?
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Individual rights
Checks and balances
21
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution are an example of which constitutional principle?
Republicanism
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Individual rights
22
In what way has the excerpt most influenced the lives of Americans?
Businesses in America generally close to observe Sabbath days.
Americans are assured that they may worship as they please.
Religious private schools are popular institutions in America.
Respecting religious holidays are a part of American cultural practices.
23
Which grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Quartering soldiers
Imposing taxes without consent
Restricting trade
Dissolving representative legislatures
24
To ensure against the absolute power of a king, the Fathers of the U.S. Constitution included provisions for both houses
add constitutional amendments
make federal court appointments
establish patent protections
override a veto of a president
25
Which writing is described by the characteristics listed in the box?
The U.S. Constitution
Poor Richards Almanack
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
26
Which basic right was the topic of this court case?
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Freedom from illegal search and seizure
Right of assembly
27
The grievance described in the excerpt is addressed in the U.S. Constitution by the —
First Amendment
Third amendment
Fourth amendment
Sixth amendment
28
Which of the following statements best represents the ideas Hamilton contributed during the writing of the Constitution?
He argued for putting an end to the practice of enslaving people
suggested that a list of rights for citizens be added
favored creating a strong federal government along with a national bank.
proposed a compromise so that both small and large states
29
How did delegates in the Constitutional Convention account for the practice of slavery when deciding representation?
The number of all free men and women that owned property was added
The number of free people only was used.
# of free people + 3/5 of the # of enslaved people
The number of all free people was added to the number of enslaved people
30
Which of the following statements reflects an argument supported by Anti-Federalists?
Individual rights can best be protected by a strong central government.
A strong central government is necessary to provide for the protection
The revolution was fought to end the tyranny strong central gov
W/out a strong central government the union will fragment into pieces
31
The Founding Fathers chose to ensure against a ruler with absolute authority by —
guaranteeing the rights of those accused of a crime
requiring multiple political parties in each election
dividing power among three branches of government
creating a civilian-led militia with a right to bear arms
32
What was the issue regarding the three-Fifths Compromise?
Portion of federal revenues that would come large and small states
Establishment of upper and lower legislative bodies
Manner in which bills and amendments would become law
Counting of enslaved people for the purposes of determine representation
33
These amendments best exemplify the constitutional principle of—
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Individual rights
Separation of powers
34
These ideas expressed in the Magna Carta influenced the Founding Fathers to-
Established three branches of government to check each other
Pass laws banning the practice of enslaving people
Create a Supreme Court to review the laws passed by the legislature
Provide legal protections for those accused of crimes