Unit 1: Hisory of Constitution

Front

When judges decided on sentencing criminals, what do they look for, to help them determine the punishment?

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precedent

Front

What document guarantees that no one is above the law? Options: Constitution, Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact

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English Bill of Rights

Front

Where was precedent formed? Options: Common Law, Social Contract, Majority Rules, Judicial Review

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Common Law

Front

What type of government was formed with the Mayflower Compact? Options: Direct Democracy, Republic, Absolute Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy

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Direct Democracy

Front

What was the 1st social contract for the USA? Options: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, USA Constitution, Mayflower Compact

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Articles of Confederation

Front

What are our unalienable/inalienable rights? Options: Life, Liberty, Property, Life, Liberty, Pursuit of happiness, Life, Liberty, Equality, Free Speech, Press, Religion

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Life, Liberty, Pursuit of happiness

Front

Which plan called for Congress to be a bicameral legislature? Options: Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, 3/5 Compromise

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Great Compromise

Front

Which compromise deals with USA trade regulations? Options: Commerce Compromise, Election Compromise, Slave Trade Compromise, 3/5 Compromise

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Commerce Compromise

Front

What is the division of power between the national and state government?

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federalism

Front

Where are the 6 purposes of government located? Options: Preamble, Article V, Article VI, Article VII

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Preamble