Grievances in the Constitution

Grievances in the Constitution

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

LAURA MARTIN

Used 14+ times

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

20 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image
Which amendment was included in the Bill of Rights in order to address the grievance expressed above? 
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
5th Amendment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image
Which provision of the U.S. Constitution addressed the grievance listed above?
"The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States..."
"Every Order, Resolution, or vote to which the [agreement] of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary shall be presented to the President of the United States."
"He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make Treaties...."
"The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States."

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which amendment was included in the Bill of Rights in order to address the grievance expressed below?
"Depriving us..... of.... Trial by Jury"
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
6th Amendment
10 Amendment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which Article in the Constitution addresses the grievance below?
"Refused his Assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public Good"
Article 1: Gives Congress power to override a President's veto regarding a law
Article 2: Requires the president to receive Senate approval of judicial appointees
Article 3: Establishes the judicial branch of the national government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How did the Constitution prevent the government from imposing taxes without representation? 
Making taxes illegal
Giving all states representation in Congress
Giving people freedom of speech

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How did the Constitution prevent the president from refusing to "assent to laws" of the people? 
The president doesn't have the power to sign laws
The president has to sign laws that Congress makes
Congress can veto laws that the president passes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How did the Constitution prevent the government from housing soldiers without the people's consent? 
The third amendment prohibits forced quartering of soldiers
The second amendment gives the right to bear arms
The fourth amendment prevents unreasonable search and seizure 

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?