Civic Lit Module 2 Test Review

In which plan for government did the smaller states ask for equal representation in the legislative branch?

• North Carolina Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Compromise

• Virginia Plan

A legislature with two houses is known as a _____ congress.

• Continental

• Constitutional

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

Which compromise settled the debate on how representation should be decided for the Legislative Branch?

• The Three Fifths Compromise

• The Great Compromise

• The Electoral College Compromise

• The Commerce Compromise

Which Enlightenment Philosopher's ideas were used to create a separation of powers between the three branches of government?

• Montesquieu

• Locke

• Hobbs

• Rousseau

Which plan for government was supported by large states because it called for representation to be based on population?

• Connecticut Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• North Carolina Plan

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that the people have power in the government and that individuals have certain natural rights that cannot be taken away?

• Locke

• Madison

• Rousseau

• Hobbs

The _____ compromise was created to check the popular vote for President.

• Electoral College

• Bicameral

• Presidential

• Election

Identify the group of people that did not want to ratify the new Constitution for fear
                    that it gave too much power to the federal government.

• Anti-Federalists

• Farmers

• Laborers

• Federalists

Which amendment protects homeowners from keeping soldiers in their homes during times of peace?

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 1

• 1. Amendment 8

What rights does Amendment 6 guarantee?

• The right to a speedy and fair trial with a jury of your peers.

• The right to remain silent.

• The right to a jury trial in a civil case.

• The right to bear arms.