Unit 1

Front

When drafting the Constitution, what concern did larger and smaller states debate regarding representation in Congress?

Back

Representation between small states and large states

Front

How does The Constitution prevent the president from being a King? Options: Two term limit was added and veto can be overturned by Congress, Presidents can continue to get elected endless amounts of terms, Presidents can make laws without Congress, There is a Supreme Court

Back

Two term limit was added and veto can be overturned by Congress

Front

The Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution to protect rights of the citizens. Which of the list shows the rights of the accused (when someone is accused of a crime)? Options: Trial by jury and no double jeopardy, Freedom of Speech, States and people are not controlled by the federal government, right to bear arms

Back

Trial by jury and no double jeopardy

Front

Supreme Court Justices are appointed (serve) until they retire or for their life. Why do you think this is true? Options: The gain knowledge the longer they serve, They earned to keep this job for a long time, Each President gets to pick a new judge so it is fair for them to keep the job, they do not have to worry about disappointing the President, they can make a decision based on law alone

Back

They do not have to worry about disappointing the President, they can make a decision based on law alone.

Front

Why did we add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

Back

Antifederalists were concerned with the power of the new nation, wanted to add rights of the individual citizens.

Front

The 3/5ths Compromise resolved an issue debated at the Convention. What argument did it resolve?

Back

Southern states wanted to add the slave population to their numbers giving them more power in Congress.

Front

Our laws are passed in Congress, can be vetoed by the President, and are reviewed by the Courts. This is an example of what idea?

Back

Checks and Balances of the 3 branches