Ohio Government Standards 5-13 Review

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed...

What was an Anti-Federalist concern about the U.S. Constitution that was 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 government has enacted a law requiring the installation of seat belts in new cars.

What is the Intended benefit of this type of increased government regulation?

• to increase tax revenue

• to promote economic growth

• to reduce private-sector profits

• to enhance consumer protections

Which of the following is the correct definition of federalism?

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
• A system of government where power is held by a group of wealthy individuals
• A system of government where power is divided equally among all citizens
• A system of government where power is concentrated in a single authority

The Ohio General Assembly is considering a bill that would reduce the amount of tax revenue allocated to local school systems. A group of teachers is opposed to the passage of this bill. 

What would be the most effective action that the teachers' group could take to influence the General Assembly's vote on this bill? 

• filing an appeal with the state Supreme Court

• starting a letter-writing campaign to state legislators

• offering comments during local city council meetings

• 
  holding public demonstrations in front of the White House

Identify whether the statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution.

"The Supremacy Clause places too much power in the national government."

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Which civic responsibility is associated with exercising one's right to vote?

• reporting for jury duty

• receiving firearms training

• 
  serving in the armed forces

• being informed on public issues

10th Amendment: The powers not delegated to the United States 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 expand the ability of government branches to check each other

• to provide a complete list of specifically protected rights

• to limit the power of the federal government

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 era of constitutional amendments were created to provide protections for African Americans after the end of the Civil War

• Reconstruction Era
• Colonial Era
• Bill of Rights

• Progressive Amendments

What principle of the Constitution is demonstrated by the ability of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers