Unit 4b: Constitution

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 reprot on court proceedings

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8.15D

The U.S. government principle of (a)   is most reflected in the amendment above?

• Federalism
• Republicanism

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8.15D

Which principle of the U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

• "Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own Members..."

• "The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States..."

• "The Senate shall choose their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore..."

• "The Times, Places, and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof."

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8.15D

One way the U.S. Constitution establishes limits on the U.S. government is by -

• establishing rules for naturalization

• defining the powers of elected leaders

• allowing the government to collect taxes

• requiring voters to show proof of identification

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8.15D

Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism?

• The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people

• The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions

• The division of power between a federal government and state governments

• The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional

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8.15D

When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by the (a)  

• 6th Amendment
• 7th Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 8th Amendment

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8.19B

The above amendments best exemplify the constitutional principle of -

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

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8.15D

These articles found in the U.S. Constitution illustrates the Constitutional principle of (a)  

• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Republicanism

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8.15D

Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?

• States have the power to regulate public education.

• People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.

• Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

• Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers.

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8.25C