STAAR Tutorial Governemnt

What is the beginning of the Constitution called?

• Preamble

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• The Beginning

The phrase "We the People" is an example of which principle of government?

• Republicanism

• Popular

  Sovereignty

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

In Congress there are two chambers of legislation. What is this called?

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

• Parliament

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation

• To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people

• To create a government based on the principle of federalism

• To create a government with a bicameral legislature

The Great-Compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by-

• creating a bicameral legislature

• enumerating the powers of the central government

• giving veto power to the executive

• establishing three branches of government

Which historic document had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The Articles of Confederation

Which government principle is in this diagram?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government

• To prevent conflicts between state and local governments

• To limit the authority of the federal government

• To increase the participation of citizens in the state government

Which right best completes the diagram?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom to speak without fear of punishment

• Protection from cruel and unusual punishment

• Freedom of the press to report on court proceedings

Which statement explains how the First Amendment has affected these groups?

• Groups are allowed to share and promote their beliefs.

• Groups are allowed to join together to form a national religion.

• Groups are prevented from having worship services in public places.

• These groups are prevented from establishing religious schools.