Cycle 4 Unit Test Review

The Constitution was written in --

• 1789

• 1787

• 1800

• 1987

The benefits of a Trial by Jury is covered by the ____ amendment.

• Third

• Fourth

• Sixth

• Tenth

What amendment addresses the grievance of quartering troops in your home?

• First

• Eighth

• Third

• Fourth

The Founding Fathers chose to ensure against a ruler with absolute authority by —

• dividing power among three branches of government

• requiring multiple political parties in each election

• guaranteeing the rights of those accused of a crime

• creating a civilian-led militia with a right to bear arms

What grievance does the fourth amendment address?

• they had been forced to house soldiers

• they had been subject to trials without a jury

• their homes had been searched without warrants

• the King had not respected their religious freedom

The grievance of warrantless search and seizure is covered in the ___ amendment

• First

• Sixth

• Ninth

• Fourth

"We the people in order to create a more perfect union..." Represents what Constitutional principle?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Popular sovereignty

Articles I, II, and II found in the U.S. Constitution illustrate the constitutional principle of —

• Federalism

• Individual rights

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

. . . and no Warrants shall issue, but upon reasonable cause, supported by oath or

affirmation, describing the place to be searched and person or things to be seized.

—Fourth Amendment

No person shall be held to answer for a capital...crime, unless on a presentment or

indictment of a grand jury

—Fifth Amendment

. . . the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury. .

.be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining

witnesses in his favor, and have the assistance of counsel.

—Sixth Amendment

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These amendments best exemplify the constitutional principle of —

• Federalism

• Individual rights

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

* The U.S. Senate must approve presidential appointments.

* The President can veto proposed legislation.

* The Supreme Court can declare a law to be unconstitutional.

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Which constitutional principle is best illustrated by the actions listed in the box?

• Federalism

• Individual rights

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances