Constitution Test Review

Opponents of ratification of the U.S. Constitution wanted what?

• Bill of Rights

• strong national government

• strong judicial branch

• central government with limited power

Which compromise at the Constitutional Convention determined how slaves should be counted concerning population in representation?

• Great Compromise

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Missouri Compromise

• Clay's Compromise

Which amendment solves the colonial grievance of: Revenue Act gave customs officials very broad powers to conduct searches for evidence of smuggling?

• 6th

• 8th

• 4th

• 1st

Which principal of government is reflected in the 10th amendment?

• Individal Rights

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

One reason that the U.S. Congress was unable to resolve the nation's economic problems while operating under the Articles of Confederation was--

• had no power to levy and collect taxes

• was unable to secure foreign aid

• had to fund a large national army

• was fueling with the judicial branch

What are the rights listed in your first amendment?

• Religion, Assembly, Pursuit of Happiness, Petition, and Speech

• Rights, Assembly, Petition, Power, and Speech

• Religion, Assembly Press, Pursuit of Happiness, and Speech

• Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech

Which argument would have been represented by a Federalist?

• State governments will be abolished by the federal government

• The states will lack representation in the Senate

• A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states

• State governments should fear the new national government

The due process clause found in the 5th amendment was designed to-

• protect freedom of expression

• assure that laws are properly enacted

• ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes

• provide for judicial review of laws

Which amendment is being depicted "That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted..."

• 2nd

• 4th

• 6th

• 8th

What document is being described:

Strengths:

-Ability to declare war

-Ability to make treaties

-Authority to operate post office

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence