Constitution
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Grade 8
Social Studies
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Grade 8
Social Studies
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
8.4.D: Social Studies - History
8.19.B: Social Studies - Citizenship
8.19.D: Social Studies - Citizenship
8.17.A: Social Studies - Government
8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
8.15.B: Social Studies - Government
8.15.C: Social Studies - Government
8.15.A: Social Studies - Government
8.4.E: Social Studies - History
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- Q 1/39Score 0Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?29Great CompromiseMissouri CompromiseDirect democracyChecks and Balnaces
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- Q1Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?Great CompromiseMissouri CompromiseDirect democracyChecks and Balnaces30s8.4.D: Social Studies - HistoryEditDelete
- Q2Which right best completes the diagram?Freedom of the press to report on court proceedings.Freedom to speak without fear of punishment.The right to bear arms.Protection from cruel and unusual punishment.30s8.19.B: Social Studies - CitizenshipEditDelete
- Q3When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by the--Second AmendmentNinth AmendmentFirst AmendmentSixth Amendment30s8.19.D: Social Studies - CitizenshipEditDelete
- Q4Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it --the states would surrender too much power to the federal government.the courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable.alliances could not be formed with other countries.individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government.30s8.17.A: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q5Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?Due ProcessSeparation of PowersChecks and BalancesFederalism30s8.15.D: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q6The event best demonstrates which feature of the American way of life?The Declaration of Independence asserts the principle of popular sovereignty.The Fifth Amendment protects the rights of the accused.The First Amendment guarantees personal freedoms.The U.S. Constitution establishes the structure of the federal government.30s8.19.B: Social Studies - CitizenshipEditDelete
- Q7George Mason refused to sign the Constitution and opposed its ratification because he believed that it --prevented the judicial branch from using judicial review to overturn acts of the legislature.prevented the legislative branch from effectively governing the states.did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse.did not give the executive branch enough power to oversee the military.30s8.17.A: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q8Which group was responsible for answering these question?Colonists negotiating the Albany Plan of Union.delegates writing the Articles of Confederation.Representatives drafting the Fundamental Orders of ConnecticutSettlers creating the Mayflower Compact.30s8.15.B: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q9Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?Judicial ReviewChecks and BalancesFederalismPopular Sovereignty30s8.15.D: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q10Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?To improve the organization of the judiciary.To give each state an equal amount of power.To strengthen the authority of the federal government.To protect individual freedoms from the federal government.30s8.17.A: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q11With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have had?A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified.Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.30s8.17.A: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q12Which headline provides the best example of a civic duty?DBAC30s8.19.D: Social Studies - CitizenshipEditDelete
- Q13The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from --imprisonment for life without a jury trial.conscription by the armed forces.excessive surveillance by the government.excessive fines for traffic violations.30s8.19.B: Social Studies - CitizenshipEditDelete
- Q14Which headline provides the best example of a First Amendment guarantee in action?"Mormons Hold State Convention Downtown""Religious University Forced to Close by State""Protesters Arrested at Antiwar Rally""Congress Declares a National Day of Remembrance"30s8.19.B: Social Studies - CitizenshipEditDelete
- Q15The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement?Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?Should more populous states receive greater representation?30s8.15.B: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q16Those in favor of ratifying the Constitution would most likely respond to this concern by pointing out that --courts have the right to resolve disputes between states.each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches.power is divided between the federal government and state governments.elected representatives are accountable to individual voters.30s8.15.D: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q17A certain small town has many choices for people who want to attend religious services, including two churches, a synagogue, an cathedral, a mosque and a temple. These choices are protected by the --Sixth AmendmentFirst AmendmnetEighth AmendmentThird Amendment30s8.19.B: Social Studies - CitizenshipEditDelete
- Q18Which U. S. document guarantees protection against these injustices?The Mayflower CompactThe Declaration of IndependenceThe Articles of ConfederationThe Consitution30s8.15.C: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
- Q19Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.30s8.4.D: Social Studies - HistoryEditDelete
- Q20The excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?Individual RightsPopular SoveriegntyChecks and BalancesFederalism30s8.15.D: Social Studies - GovernmentEditDelete
