Unit 5 Recap

Front

Which of the following are considered 'unalienable rights'?
Options: Freedom of speech, Right to bear arms, Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Access to education

Back

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Front

What does it mean to have a bicameral legislature?

Back

A bicameral legislature means a legislative body with two chambers (House of Representatives and Senate).

Front

This is an example of republicanism because:

Back

It demonstrates that representatives are chosen by the people.

Front

Amendment 10
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the
states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
This is an example of federalism in the U.S. Constitution because:

Back

It illustrates the division of powers between the federal and state governments.

Front

How is the concept of separation of powers reflected in the US Constitution?

Back

Through the establishment of three distinct branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

Front

Describe the Great Compromise.

Back

The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

Front

Describe the Three-Fifths Compromise.

Back

The Three-Fifths Compromise counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation.

Front

Which is an example of checks and balances?

Back

The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress.