Constitution Day 12

Constitution Day 12

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It is important to amend the Constitution because over time _________________________ changes.

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society

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The _______________________________ was a time period in which preachers taught that people were equal in God’s eyes, and encouraged people to become more emotionally engaged in religion.

Back

First Great Awakening

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Exploring for economic gain, spreading Christianity to Natives, and furthering the territory of your country are characteristics of the __________________________ era.

Back

Exploration

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Settling colonies in the “New World” for economic gain, establishing communities that practice self-government, and practicing one’s religion freely, are characteristics of the _____________________ era.

Back

Colonization

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Colonial resentment towards the King over the Proclamation of 1763, taxation without representation, and the Boston Massacre are characteristics of the _______________________ era.

Back

Revolution

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The ___________________________ era is characterized by the desire for a more powerful government, compromises over differences, and guaranteeing certain rights to citizens.

Back

Constitution

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which numbered pair correctly replaces (1) and (2) in this table? Options: (1) three-fourths (2) eligible voters, (1) two-thirds (2) Electoral College, (1) three-fourths (2) Supreme Court, (1) two-thirds (2) state legislatures

Back

(1) two-thirds (2) state legislatures

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above? Options: Checks and Balances, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Due Process

Back

Federalism

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Battle of ___ was the turning point of American Revolution because France began supporting the Americans.

Back

Saratoga