Constitution Unit Review

Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution illustrate the principle of... (Hint 3 branches)

• Separation of powers

• Democracy

• Republicanism

Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• It increased the political influence in the South.

• It solved the fugitive slave problem

• It repealed property taxes in the South

The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they —

• believed that individual rights were not being protected

• desired to see a monarchy

• wanted to see slavery abolished

The right to a trial by jury can be found in which Amendment?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 4th

• 6th

Freedom of religion means...

• Americans are assured that they may worship as they please.

• Religious private schools are popular institutions in America.

• Businesses in America generally close to observe Sabbath days.

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

• They had no power to coin money

• Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.

• All the states had competing interests against each other

The Constitution describes two ways to propose an amendment. Which of the following is an example of one way?

• Two-thirds of both congressional houses vote in favor of proposing the amendment.

• The president officially requests that Congress propose the amendment.

• A majority of citizens vote in favor of proposing the amendment.

When New Hampshire became the 9th state to ratify the Constitution, that meant the United States would soon...

• operate under a new federal constitution

• go back to the Articles of Confederation

• rejoin Great Britain as a colony

The Tenth Amendment illustrates which principle of government? (shared power between states and national government)

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

Freedom of the press is necessary to-

• limit the power of the government

• create a Constitution

• protect individual rights