(M) Constitution Part 2 REVIEW

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In the Declaration of Independence, this complaint was stated, "For transporting us beyond Sea to be tried for pretended offences...". Which amendment in the Bill of Right addresses this?

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Right to Trial by Jury

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Although the United States banned the international slave trade in 1807, why did the enslaved population still increase? Options: Natural increase of enslaved people living in the United States, Smuggling of enslaved people from African slave states, Expanded practice of enslaving American Indians

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Natural increase of enslaved people living in the United States

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The third and fourth amendment protects citizens from what? Quartering of soldiers; Unreasonable searches, Self-incrimination; Trial by jury, Freedom of Speech; Right to Petition

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Quartering of soldiers; Unreasonable searches

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Which of the following is NOT in the Bill of Rights? Freedom of speech, Right to a fair trial, Prohibited slavery

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Prohibited slavery

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During the Constitutional Convention in 1787, there were arguments about how Congress would be set up. Which of the following would have been an argument? The necessity for a bicameral (two house) legislature.

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The necessity for a bicameral (two house) legislature.

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When it comes to the U.S. Constitution, what was a MAIN disagreement between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists? Options: The need for a Bill of Rights, The number of justices on the Supreme Court., The role of the President in the government.

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The need for a Bill of Rights

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James Madison believed that the powers of government should be split into 3 branches. Which constitutional principle does he support?

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Separation of Powers

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Which of the following documents were created during the American Revolution? Constitution of 1787, Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation

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Articles of Confederation

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Drafters of the Articles of Confederation realized that too much power was given to ___ which weakened the country.

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the individual states

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What was the significant date that delegates met to draft the U.S. Confederation?

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1787