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STAAR Review Part 1 - The Constitution and its Principles
Authored by John Seymour
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of these Ideas were included In the original U.S. Constitution? (Select TWO)
Separating governmental powers
Providing access to a lawyer if requested
Establishing a Court System
Providing access to trial by jury
Answer explanation
The original U.S. Constitution included the ideas of separating governmental powers and establishing a Court System.
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US.1(A)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the excerpt attached and answer the question below:
What is the meaning of unalienable rights?
Rights that change over time
Rights that cannot be taken away or denied
Rights that only governments can provide
Rights that can't be defined and protected.
Answer explanation
Unalienable rights are rights that cannot be taken away or denied.
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US.29B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase best describes the goal of this amendment?
To restrict civil liberties
To limit due process rights
To restrain the powers of judicial activists
To limit the power of the federal government
Answer explanation
The goal of this amendment is to limit the power of the federal government.
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US.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the most important diplomatic effect of the Declaration of Independence for the United States?
It allowed foreign governments to officially recognize the United States
It forced Great Britain to trade with the United States
It required Great Britain to pay war reparations to the United States
It allowed the United States to establish immigration quotas
Answer explanation
The most important diplomatic effect of the Declaration of Independence was that it allowed foreign governments to officially recognize the United States.
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US.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement from the Declaration of Independenced influenced Article 1, Section 2 of the US Constitution?
“He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.”
“To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
“He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.”
“These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and . . . they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown."
Answer explanation
The statement 'To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.' from the Declaration of Independence influenced Article 1, Section 2 of the US Constitution which limits the powers of the federal government, giving the rest to the states and the people.
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US.1(A)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence helped —
motivate European rulers to establish new colonies
inspire people in other countries to question the authority of their government
encourage new settlers in South America to assimilate native populations
persuade religious leaders in other countries to stop the persecution of non-Christians
Answer explanation
The ideas in the Declaration of Independence inspired people worldwide to question their government's authority.
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US.1(A)
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one impact of this ruling?
Impeachment procedures were redefined.
Due process guidelines were reexamined.
Full faith and credit was reaffirmed.
State laws were deemed supreme over federal laws.
Answer explanation
The ruling led to a reexamination of due process guidelines, highlighting their importance and potential flaws.
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US.20(A)
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