
TEKS Social Studies Grade 8 - 8.15.D: Analyze How The U.S. Constitution Reflects Key Principles
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Grade 8
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- Q1This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?Individual rightsFederalismPopular sovereigntyChecks and balances60s8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
- Q2Which right best completes the diagram?The right to bear armsFreedom to speak without fear of punishmentProtection from cruel and unusual punishmentFreedom of the press to report on court proceedings60s8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
- Q3Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?Separation of powersFederalismDue processChecks and balances60s8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
- Q4Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?Judicial reviewFederalismChecks and balancesPopular sovereignty60s8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
- Q5Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?“The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.”“The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States. . . .”“Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members. . . .”“The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore. . . .”60s8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
