Constitution Pre-assessment

Which Constitutional principle (belief) is the focus?

• federalism

• freedom of speech

• separation of powers

• individual liberties

The above diagram best describes the constitutional principle of —

• checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

• republicanism

• federalism

Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the —

• Senate and the House of Representatives

• national and state levels of government

• president and the vice president

• three branches of the federal government

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

• 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

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

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

• To give each state an equal amount of power

• To improve the organization of the judiciary

• To protect individual freedoms from the federal government

• To strengthen the authority of the federal government

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of all these amendments?

• All persons accused of a crime are entitled to protections.

• Criminal defendants must be fully prosecuted.

• Accused persons are often guilty of committing a crime.

• Criminal acts often lead to the loss of a person’s liberty.

Which headline provides the best example of a civic duty?

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Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?

• States have the power to regulate public education.

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

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

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