Civic Literacy - Module 2 - Post Assessment Review

In which plan for government did the smaller states ask for equal representation in the legislative branch?

• North Carolina Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

A legislature with two houses is known as a _______ congress.

• Unicameral

• Continental

• Bicameral

• Constitutional

Which compromise settled the debate on how representation should be decided for the Legislative Branch?

• The Three Fifths Compromise

• The Great Compromise

• The Commerce Compromise

• The Electoral College Compromise

Which Enlightenment Philosopher's ideas were used to create a separation of powers between the three branches of government?

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Hobbes

Which plan for government was supported by large states because it called for representation to be based on population?

• Virginia Plan

• North Carolina Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• New Jersey Plan

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that the people have power in the government and that individuals have certain natural rights that cannot be taken away?

• Maddison

• Locke

• Hobbes

• Rousseau

The ______ compromise was created to check the popular vote for President.

• Presidential

• Bicameral

• Electoral College

• Election

Identify the group of people that did not want to ratify the new Constitution for fear that it gave too much power to the federal government.

• Farmers

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Laborers

Which amendment protects homeowners from keeping soldiers in their homes during times of peace?

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 2

What rights does Amendment 6 guarantee?

• The right to remain silent.

• The right to a jury trial in a civil case.

• The right to bear arms.

• The right to a speedy and fair trial with a jury of your peers.