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 government officials accountable.

individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government.

Which U.S. document guarantees protection against these injustices below?

The Declaration of Independence

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

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

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

The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.

Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.

Which document was the focus of this box below?

The Virginia Declaration of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement?

Should more populous states receive greater representation?

Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?

Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?

Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?

This provision is a response to which grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

“For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever . . .”

“For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government . . .”

“He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records.”

“He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners.”

Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

“The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States. . . .”

“Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members. . . .”

“The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore. . . .”

“The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.”

Which right best completes the diagram below?

Protection from cruel and unusual punishment.

Freedom to speak without fear of punishment.

Freedom of the press to report on court proceedings.

The Twelfth Amendment established a new process for choosing a president and a vice president. The purpose of this amendment was to?

reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections.

prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch.

ease the eligibility requirements for holding federal office.

keep state officials from exerting undue influence on presidential elections.

The Constitution describes two ways to propose an amendment. Which of the following gives 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.

Three-fourths of state governors sign a petition in favor of proposing the amendment.

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

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, George Mason argued?

against increased power for the national government.

for the dissolution of state governments.

against the passage of a bill of rights.

for the creation of a strong executive branch.

Patrick Henry was criticizing which aspect of the Constitution in this excerpt below?

The power granted to the central government.

The eligibility requirements for congressional office.

The establishment of a separate judicial branch.

The difficulty of the amendment process.

Those in favor of ratifying the Constitution would most likely respond to this concern by pointing out that?

power is divided between the federal government and state governments.

elected representatives are accountable to individual voters.

courts have the right to resolve disputes between states.

each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches.

George Mason refused to sign the Constitution and opposed its ratification because he believed that it?

did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse.

B did not give the executive branch enough power to oversee the military.

prevented the legislative branch from effectively governing the states.

D prevented the judicial branch from using judicial review to overturn acts of the legislature.

The constitutional amendment excerpted below protects people in the United States from?

excessive surveillance by the government.

excessive fines for traffic violations.

imprisonment for life without a jury trial.

conscription by the armed forces.

Which document was most influenced by this statute below?

The Declaration of Independence

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?

People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.

States have the power to regulate public education.

Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers.

Which headline provides the best example of a First Amendment guarantee in action?

“Mormons Hold State Convention Downtown”.

“Religious University Forced to Close by State”.

“Congress Declares a National Day of Remembrance”.

“Protesters Arrested at Antiwar Rally”

This event below best demonstrates which feature of the American way of life?

The First Amendment guarantees personal freedoms.

The Declaration of Independence asserts the principle of popular sovereignty.

The U.S. Constitution establishes the structure of the federal government.

The Fifth Amendment protects the rights of the accused.

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

It increased the political influence in the South

It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens

It decreased the federal tax on property in the South

It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.

What assurance did this argument above give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution.

The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of governments.

The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.

Making the federal governments superior to state governments would ensure greater stability.

Giving greater power to the federal governments would allow it to assist states in times of crisis.

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

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

Any congressional action required executive approval.

Congress lacked the power to declare war.

Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.

Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution.

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

The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.

The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.

A republican system of government will better represent large states.

In Marbury V. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that?

The courts can declare a federal law unconstitutional

Only the courts may regulate interstate commerce.

The President can veto federal legislature

Only the President can issue a executive order

Which sentence completes this diagram?

Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inficted.

People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.

Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.

A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.

This diagram shows some of the steps in becoming a?

Registered voter in the United States.

Member of the U.S. armed forces.

Candidate for elected office in the Unites States.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

This sequence of events below resulted in the adoption of the —

Articles of Confederation

Bill of Rights

Treaty of Paris

Declaration of Independence

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to?

sign the Treaty of Paris

repeal the Intolerable Acts

declare an embargo on imported goods

restructure the federal government

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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 census bureau was established to help apportion representation.

The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram below?

Direct democracy

Great Compromise

Checks and balances

Missouri Compromise

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which speaker below is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

Speaker 3

Speaker 4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

“The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the union.”

“The states are in danger of losing the ability to raise revenue.”

“The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions.”

“The states are unable to protect the rights of the people.”

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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 improve the organization of the judiciary.

To give each state an equal amount of power.

To protect individual freedoms from the federal government.

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STAAR Questions: U.S. Constitution.

This sequence of events below resulted in the adoption of the —

In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to?

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

Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram below?

Which speaker below is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

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

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

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

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

Which U.S. document guarantees protection against these injustices below?

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