STAAR Blitz 2.2 Constitution

Rights not given to the federal government are rights to the states

• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition

• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

No unreasonable searches and seizure of property

• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 8th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

The Founding Fathers believed the principle of federalism to be important to put in the Constitution because -

• all citizens would be guaranteed the right to vote
• representatives would rule on behalf of the citizens
• the people would hold the ultimate authority in government
• the federal government would share power with the state governments

What are TWO examples of responsible citizenship in American society? Think about the question carefully. Then enter your answer below.

Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?

• The Nativist Know-Nothing Party attracted more members.
• Eastern communities forced Mormons to migrate to the West.
• City officials worked to reduce the political power of Catholic immigrants.
• Evangelists led revivals in New England.

Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly.”
• “For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…”
• “He has obstructed the…Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.”
• “For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us…”