STAAR-Constitution

This sequence of events resulted in the adoption of the--

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation?

• They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.

• They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.

• They did not think that the state governments could provide for the general welfare.

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

• It increased the political influence of the South.

• It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens.

• It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.

Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.

• A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.

• The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.

Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

• Speaker 1

• Speaker 2

• Speaker 3

• Speaker 4

In the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which point would have been made by a Federalists?

• "The states are unable to protect the rights of the people."

• "The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions."

• "The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the union."

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

• To strengthen the authority of the federal government.

• To give each state an equal amount of power.

• To protect individual freedoms from the federal government.

Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it --

• the states would surrender too much power to the federal government

• alliances could not be formed with other countries

• the courts would not be able to hold governmental officials accountable

Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?

• Federalism

• Due process

• The social contract

With which of the following arguments would be authors of The Federalists Papers most likely have agreed?

• A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified.

• Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.

• The 3/5's Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.