STAAR Quiz #20-26

What amendment gives rights to the states?

• 10th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

What power did congress have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Fire the president

• Abolish slavery

• Negotiate treaties with foreign countries

Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?

• 1st Amenmdnet

• 8th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

What law created a way for states to be added to the Union?

• Articles of Confederation

• 3/5th Compromise

• Northwest Ordinance

Which Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

What agreement solved the problem over how many representatives each state would send to congress?

• Missouri Compromise of 1820

• Great Compromise

• Articles of Confederation

What amendment allows you to choose your religion without being punished?

• 1st Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

What enables the outcome of a court case to be settled by citizens?

• Jury Duty

• Voting

• 1st Amendment

What agreement determined how slaves would be counted for representation purposes?

• Great Compromise

• Articles of Confederation

• 3/5th Compromise

Which of the following is how the Constitution is amended?

• 1/4 of States & 3/4 of both houses of Congress

• 3/4 of States & 2/3 of both houses of Congress

• 1/2 of States & 1/2 of both houses of Congress