Unit 3 Review

Which group argued against ratifying the constitution because it lacked a bill of rights that outlined the rights of the people?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Republicans

• Democrats

What is the name of the plan that favored large states?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Delaware Plan

• New York Plan

“You must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.”

This quote from which famous document refers to the need for a strong federal government?

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Which of these was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The government could not declare war against another invading country.

• The government did not have a court system to settle disputes between states.

• The government could not effectively put down rebellions of the people.

• The government could not collect or levy taxes.

Which of the following best completes the list?

* Freedom from unreasonable search and seizures

* ???

* Protection from cruel and unusual punishment

• Guarantee of a fair and speedy trial

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech without fear of punishment

• Freedom of the press to report on court proceedings

Which of these descriptions accurately identifies the New Jersey Plan?

• The national legislature must be based on the equal representation of the states to protect the interests of the small states.

• States must be represented in the national government only on the basis of population.

• The national Congress should consist of two houses: one in which representation is based on population, and one in which states are equally represented.

• Three-fifths of the slave population will be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.

Which of the following examples would uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by the 6th amendment?

• Citizens reporting for jury duty

• Citizens have the right to not self-incriminate

• Citizens making personal decisions about their health/body

• Citizens paying reasonable fines and bail

Which constitutional principle is being described?

> The president declares an executive order

> Congress passes a bill that blocks the executive order

> The president vetoes the bill given by Congress

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

Which of these descriptions reflects the idea of Federalism?

• The powers not delegated to the United States nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States or to the people.

• No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to witness against himself.

• Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life and limb.

• No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.

What fraction of congress is needed to override a presidential veto?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/4