Foundations of Gov. Review

Which of the following amendments is an example of how the constitution establishes justice

(equal treatment under the law)

• • Amendment 2. Right to bear arms.

• Amendment 6. Right to a fair trial.

• Amendment 16. Income Taxes.

• • Amendment 3. Quartering of soldiers.

What does "Cui bono" mean?

Why did southern states not want to ban the importation of slaves?

• Because without slaves their states population would decrease, resulting in less representation.

• Because it would give northern states too much power.

• Because they would have to become industrialized.

• Because slave labor was the primary source of their economies.

• To prepare for a radical change in their economies, this deal gave southern states 20 years to make a radical change to their economies...

• The 1808 Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Maryland Plan

What does it mean to "provide for the common defense"?

• To keep peace and quiet among the states.

• To establish equal treatment under the law.

• To protect the people from threats both foreign and domestic.

• To protect your individual rights and liberties.

The government can only exercise powers that are clearly defined in the constitution. This is an example of?

• Anti Federalism

• Cui Bono

• Federalism

• Limited Government.

What year was the original constitution ratified?

(a)  

Match the following:

• First 10 amendments to the constitution.

• Virginia Plan

• Importation of slaves banned (20 years).

• 1808 Compromise

• Representation based on population.

• New Jersey Plan

• Equal representation, 1 vote per state.

• Bill of Rights

This branch of government has the power to "make laws".

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Conservative

The president has the authority to veto, or reject, acts of congress. This is an example of...

• Sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Majority Rule

• Minority Rights