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Topic 4
Writing the Constitution Test Review
Question | Answer |
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What was the Original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787? | To Revise the Articles of Confederation and make them Stronger |
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which issue was resolved by the Great Compromise? | Representation of Large and Small States in Congress |
True of False: The Articles of Confederation had a Executive Branch/President | False |
What is not a freedom guaranteed by the Bill of Rights | Prohibition of Slavery |
Which form of Government did the Constitutional Convention decide to use | Republic |
The British had forced colonists to ___________ and carried out unreasonable ____________ of their homes. | quarter troops, searches |
In the United States Constitution, the principle of Popular Sovereignty holds that - | the people hold the final authority by participating in the election process |
The U.S. Constitution established checks and balances to - | keep any branch from becoming more powerful than the others |
what is part of the "Due Process of Law" | Protection from cruel and unusual punishment |
What is a responsibility of state government under federalism | School System |
What is this an example of: Congress passes a bill -> President vetoes the bill -> Congress overrides the Presidential Veto | Checks and Balances |
a government that incorporates popular sovereignty draws its power from the | people |
What best describes the importance of the 4th amendment to the U.S. Constitution? | protection against unreasonable searches and seizures |
Why did the U.S. experience a growth in Religious Denominations? | The guarantee of religious freedom in the First Amendment |
How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States? | It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states. |
Which scenario shows a violation of the Eight Amendment? | A person is arrested and given bail that is considered excessive |