Question 1

Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?

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Great Compromise

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Missouri Compromise

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Direct democracy

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Checks and Balnaces

Question 2

Which right best completes the diagram?

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Protection from cruel and unusual punishment.

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Freedom of the press to report on court proceedings.

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Freedom to speak without fear of punishment.

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The right to bear arms.

Question 3

When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by the--

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Sixth Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Ninth Amendment

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First Amendment

Question 4

Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it --

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the states would surrender too much power to the federal government.

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the courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable.

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alliances could not be formed with other countries.

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individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government.

Question 5

Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?

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Federalism

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Due Process

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Separation of Powers

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Checks and Balances

Question 6

The event best demonstrates which feature of the American way of life?

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The First Amendment guarantees personal freedoms.

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The Declaration of Independence asserts the principle of popular sovereignty.

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The Fifth Amendment protects the rights of the accused.

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The U.S. Constitution establishes the structure of the federal government.

Question 7

George Mason refused to sign the Constitution and opposed its ratification because he believed that it --

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did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse.

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prevented the judicial branch from using judicial review to overturn acts of the legislature.

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prevented the legislative branch from effectively governing the states.

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did not give the executive branch enough power to oversee the military.

Question 8

Which group was responsible for answering these question?

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delegates writing the Articles of Confederation.

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Colonists negotiating the Albany Plan of Union.

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Representatives drafting the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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Settlers creating the Mayflower Compact.

Question 9

Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?

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Checks and Balances

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Judicial Review

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Federalism

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Popular Sovereignty

Question 10

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

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To protect individual freedoms from the federal government.

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To improve the organization of the judiciary.

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To give each state an equal amount of power.

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To strengthen the authority of the federal government.

Question 11

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

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Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.

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A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified.

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Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.

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The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.

Question 12

Which headline provides the best example of a civic duty?

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A

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D

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B

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C

Question 13

The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from --

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excessive surveillance by the government.

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imprisonment for life without a jury trial.

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conscription by the armed forces.

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excessive fines for traffic violations.

Question 14

Which headline provides the best example of a First Amendment guarantee in action?

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"Mormons Hold State Convention Downtown"

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"Religious University Forced to Close by State"

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"Protesters Arrested at Antiwar Rally"

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"Congress Declares a National Day of Remembrance"

Question 15

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress.  Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement?

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Should more populous states receive greater representation?

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Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?

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Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?

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Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?

Question 16

Those in favor of ratifying the Constitution would most likely respond to this concern by pointing out that --

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power is divided between the federal government and state governments.

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courts have the right to resolve disputes between states.

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each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches.

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elected representatives are accountable to individual voters.

Question 17

A 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 --

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First Amendmnet

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Sixth Amendment

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Eighth Amendment

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Third Amendment

Question 18

Which U. S. document guarantees protection against these injustices?

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The Consitution

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The Mayflower Compact

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 19

Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.

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The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.

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The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.

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A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.

Question 20

The excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?

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Checks and Balances

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Individual Rights

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Popular Soveriegnty

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Federalism

Question 21

In the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which point would have been made by a Federalist?

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"The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions."

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"The states are in danger of losing the ability to raise revenue."

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"The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the union."

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"The states are unable to protect the rights of the people."

Question 22

Patrick Henry was criticizing which aspect of the Constitution in this excerpt?

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The power granted to the central government.

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The establishment of a separate judicial branch.

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The difficulty of the amendment process.

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The eligibility requirements for congressional office.

Question 23

Which constitutional guarantee did this act violate?

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Freedom of the press.

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The right to trial by jury.

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The right to due process.

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Freedom of assembly.

Question 24

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

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"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent."

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"He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people."

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"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

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"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."

Question 25

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, George Mason argued --

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against the power of the national government.

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against the passage of a bill of rights.

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for the creation of a strong executive branch.

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for the dissolution of state governments.

Question 26

Which document was the focus of this presentation?

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The Articles of Confederation.

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The Mayflower Compact.

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The Virginia Declaration of Rights.

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The Declaration of Independence.

Question 27

Which amendment provides for the protections described in this list?

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Fourth Amendment.

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Tenth Amendment.

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First Amendment.

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Fifth Amendment.

Question 28

Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

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"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several states..."

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"Each House shall be the Judge of Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members..."

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"The Times, Places and manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof."

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"The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore..."

Question 29

Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?

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Due Process

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Federalism

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A bicameral legislature

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The social contract

Question 30

Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

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Speaker 1

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Speaker 3

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Speaker 4

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Speaker 2

Question 31

Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?

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People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.

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Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent util proven guilty.

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Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers.

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States have the power to regulate public education.

Question 32

This provision is a response to which grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

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"For suspending our own legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever..."

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"For abolishing the free System of English Laws in neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government..."

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"He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records..."

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"He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners."

Question 33

Which sentences completes this diagram?

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Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.

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People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.

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Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.

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A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.

Question 34

Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?

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A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.

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The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.

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The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.

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A republican system of government will better represent large states.

Question 35

Which amendment prohibits federal and state governments from carrying out these actions?

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The First Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment

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The Second Amendment

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The Tenth Amendment

Question 36

What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution?

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The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government.

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Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist states in times of crisis.

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The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.

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Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability.

Question 37

Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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It increased the political influence of the South.

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It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.

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It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens.

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It decreased the federal tax on property in the South.

Question 38

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

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Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

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Colonists were not eligible to become officer in the British army.

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Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office.

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Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony's militia.

Question 39

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

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Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.

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Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.

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Congress lacked the power to declare war.

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Any congressional action required executive approval.

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