Constitution STAAR

The Northwest Ordinance established a way for admitting new states. What is the key word for Northwest Ordinance?

• weak central government

• process

• representation

• representation and slavery

The First Amendment is the most tested amendment. Which of the 5 freedoms is asked most often?

• cruel or unusual punishment

• trial by jury

• no unreasonable search or seizure

• religious

Which group supported ratification of the Constitution for a stronger central government?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

Which group was against ratification of the Constitution because it didn't have a Bill of Rights?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

What had a weak central government?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Parliament

The Great Compromise was between large and small states. What is the key word for this compromise?

• process

• representation

• slavery

• weak central government

The Three-Fifths Compromise was between Northern and Southern states. The key words are representation and...

• process

• slavery

• weak central government

One principle of the Constitution is Checks and balances. What are the 2 keys words for this principle?

• 3 branches

• representatives

• overrride

• veto

The New Jersey Plan was supported by _____ states and the Virginia Plan was supported by _____ states

• northern; southern
• large; small
• southern; northern
• small; large

The Federal government is also known as?

• Limited government
• Main Government
• National Government
• Official government