BTW JROTC US Government Quiz 1

The Bill of Rights was adopted to address Anti-Federalist concerns about the Constitution.  One of the Amendments from the Bill of Rights is shown."In all Criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jurty of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.What was an anti-federalist concern about the Constitution addressed by this amendment?

• The Constitution would reduce the power of the federal government

• The Constitution failed to give sufficient powers to the executive branch

• The Constitution failed to adequately protect the civil liberties of individuals

• The Constitution would produce state courts that were more powerful than federal courts

The 10^th Amendment to the Constitution is shown.

The powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

What was the goal of those who supported the passage of this amendment?

• To increase the power of the presidency

• To limit the power of the federal government

• To provide a complete list of specifically protected rights.

• To expand the ability of government branches to check each other

Select TWO ways the Bill of Rights provides protection for individuals accused of a crime.

• It establishes the right to bear arms.

• It establishes the right to freedom of religion.

• It establishes protection against self-incrimination.

• It establishes protection against prosecution in other countries.

• It establishes protection against cruel and unusual punishment.

Which of the following best describes Federalism?

• Federal government makes all of the decisions for a country.

• Government where the power is separated & citizens make laws.

• Power is divided and shared between the federal government & state governments.

• The belief that the US has the right to expand westward.

Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between which of the following?

• President and Vice-President

• US Senate and US House of Representatives

• National and State governments

• Three branches of the federal government

All three levels of government can make laws, but the only level whose laws cannot be overturned is the ________ level?

• National/Federal

• Local

• Parish

• State