Unit 2 Reteach
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- Q1In what way is the formal amendment process an example of federalism at work?The Federal judicial branch proposes all amendmentsAmendments are proposed and ratified at the federal levelAmendments are approved by a majority of State governors.Proposal is at the national level; ratification State-by-State.30s
- Q2Anti- Federalists shared a number of characteristics and beliefs including all of the following, EXCEPTTendency to originate from more rural, agricultural regionsSupport for a Bill of RightsFocus on States’ rightsSupport for a stronger National Government30s
- Q3Congress approving Supreme Court Justices appointed by the President is an example of acheck by the legislative branch on the judicial branch.check by the executive branch on the judicial branchcheck by the executive branch on the legislative branchcheck by the legislative branch on the executive branch.30s
- Q4All of the following are examples of powers granted to the executive branch EXCEPTMay nominate Supreme Court justices.May overrule a Supreme Court decision by issuing an executive orderMay pardon people found guilty of crimes.May veto legislation proposed by Congress.30s
- Q5Which of the following is NOT true as relates to the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?It forbids the government from taking private property for public useIt deals with rights of those accused of crimes.It guarantees protection against testifying against oneself.It prevents one from being tried twice for the same crime.30s
- Q6What is the best answer for the reason the Constitutional Convention was held?To revise the Articles of ConfederationTo ratify the Bill of RightsTo write a new constitutionTo declare independence from England30s
- Q7Which statement BEST describes the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation?A weak federal government with limited powerA federal government with unlimited powerA federal government with veto powerA strong federal government with broad power30s
- Q8_______________ is a system of government that divides powers between national, state, and local governmentsLimited GovernmentChecks and balancesFederalismRule of Law30s
- Q9Which explains how a problem was solved by the Constitution? Problem: Small states and large states could not agree on how power should be divided in the legislature.The Framers developed the Virginia Plan.The Framers developed the Connecticut Plan.The Framers came developed the New Jersey Plan.The Framers developed a States’ Rights Plan.60s
- Q10What did some of the Framers of the Constitution fear might happen if they did not include a Bill of Rights?The government would not be strong enough to be effectiveThe people would overthrow the national government.A too powerful government might abuse its citizens.The judicial branch would not ratify the Constitution.60s
- Q11Addresses rights not listed, or enumerated, in the Constitution9th Amendment7th Amendment5th Amendment10th Amendment60s
- Q12Provides for a trail by jury in a civil case, involving money or property8th Amendment6th Amendment5th Amendment7th Amendment60s
- Q13Addresses the methods for formally amending the ConstitutionArticle 1Article 3PreambleArticle 560s
- Q14One of many compromises established in the fight for ratifications, the Connecticut or "Great" Compromise centered on what issue?Interstate TradePowers not specifically mentioned in the ConstitutionExpressed, Implied and Inherent PowersDelegated and Reserved Powers60s
- Q15Balances power between the National and State governmentLimited GovernmentPopular SovereigntySeparation of PowersFederalism60s