To serve on a jury you need to be all of the following except?

uneducated about the law (not knowing what is right or wrong)

Which of the statements below demonstrate the protections guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Americans are assured that they may worship as they please.

Which argument would an Anti-Federalists make to oppose the ratification of the Constitution?

The revolution was fought to end the tyranny of a strong central government

With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed??

Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable

Which of the following is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes

Why was it difficult for the US Government to function under the Articles of Confederation?

Most decisions need a vote of at least 9 states

Why were Southern Delegates willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

It increased the political influence in the South.

The Anti-Federalists argued against the Constitution because..

believed that individual rights were not being protected

Popular Sovereignty means that...

People have the power in government

What was a major result of the Great Compromise?

It created a bicameral legislature

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1
The Great Compromise was a combination of what two plans?
Virginia and New York
Virginia and New Jersey
New Jersey and Texas
Virginia and Texas
2
What idea of government states that the government is separated into 3 distinct branches with separate responsibilities?
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Individual Rights
Checks and Balances
3
To serve on a jury you need to be all of the following except?
impartial (not showing sides)
open minded (be willing to consider other ideas)
uneducated about the law (not knowing what is right or wrong)
ready to work with others (teamwork)
4
Which of the statements below demonstrate the protections guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Religious private schools are popular institutions in America
Businesses in America generally close to observe Sabbath days.
Respecting religious holidays are a part of American cultural practices.
Americans are assured that they may worship as they please.
5
Which principle of government demonstrates that people have guaranteed rights?
Individual Rights
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
6
Which argument would an Anti-Federalists make to oppose the ratification of the Constitution?
Without a strong central government the union will break into smaller parts
Individual rights can best be protected by a strong central government
The revolution was fought to end the tyranny of a strong central government
A strong central government is necessary to protect the union
7
Which amendment gives us the right of trial by jury?
Fifth
Sixth
Fourth
Ninth
8
With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed??
The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.
A bill of rights should be included before it is ratified
Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.
Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable
9
Which amendment protects US Citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
Second
Fourth
Third
First
10
Which of the following is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes
Colonists were required to serve a year in the colony’s militia
Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office
Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army
11
Why was it difficult for the US Government to function under the Articles of Confederation?
Most decisions need a vote of at least 9 states
Congress lacked the ability to declare war
Congress lacked the ability to write a new constitution
The government was too powerful
12
Why were Southern Delegates willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It was a better deal than the One-Fifths Compromise
It increased the political influence in the South.
It increased the political influence of the Northern States
It allowed enslaved people to become citizens
13
The Anti-Federalists argued against the Constitution because..
wanted a parliamentary system of government
disagreed with the Great Compromise
believed that individual rights were not being protected
hoped to keep the Articles of Confederation
14
Popular Sovereignty means that...
People have the power in government
The President chooses congressman
Congress anoints themselves a leader
People are assigned a representative
15
What is the idea that power is shared between the federal government and the state government?
democratic
republicanism
federalism
popular sovereignty
16
Which principle of government is demonstrated by the President seeking Advice and Consent from the Senate?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
17
What does ratification mean?
To set aside
to decide
to approve
to make up
18
What was a major result of the Great Compromise?
It created a bicameral legislature
It amended the Constitution
It created the Supreme Court
It ratified the Constitution

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