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CL Module 2 Review
Question | Answer |
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In which plan for government did the smaller states ask for equal representation in the legislative branch? | New Jersey Plan |
A legislature with two houses is known as a _______ congress. | bicameral |
Which compromise settled the debate on how representation should be decided for the Legislative Branch? | The Great Compromise |
Which Enlightenment Philosopher's ideas were used to create a separation of powers between the three branches of government? | Montesquieu |
Which plan for government was supported by large states because it called for representation to be based on population? | Virginia Plan |
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that the people have power in the government and that individuals have certain natural rights that cannot be taken away? | Locke |
The _______ compromise was created to check the popular vote for President. | Electoral College |
Identify the group of people that did not want to ratify the new Constitution for fear that it gave too much power to the federal government. | Anti-Federalists |
Which amendment protects homeowners from keeping soldiers in their homes during times of peace? | Amendment 3 |
What rights does Amendment 6 guarantee? | The right to a speedy and fair trial with a jury of your peers. |
A group of people peacefully assemble to protest a new law. Which amendment allows them to do so? | Amendment 1 |
The ____________ papers were a series of essays written to help ratify the Constitution. | Federalist |
A police officer knocks on your door and begins going through the drawers in your office. The police officer does not have a warrant or probable cause. Which amendment protects you from this? | Amendment 4 |
The United States Constitution and the North Carolina Constitution both set up which three branches of government? | Legislative, Executive, and Judicial |
Article II of the United States Constitution gives the Executive Branch the power to make appointments to the Supreme Court. Which house of Congress is able to check the Executive Branch through the approval process? | Senate |
What was the Supreme Court’s ruling in Marbury v. Madison? | The Supreme Court had the right to interpret the Constitution through judicial review. |
The landmark case of Tinker v. Des Moines involved which of the following issues? | Right to freedom of speech for students in school |
Which statement explains why the Supreme Court ruled for Ernesto Miranda in the case of Miranda v. Arizona? | He was not told of his right to an attorney and to remain silent |
Which of these statements was true as a result of the NC Supreme Court decision in the Case of Leandro vs. State of NC? | Students in North Carolina must receive the same, high-quality education |
Which North Carolina court case set up judicial review for the state? | Bayard v Singleton |