Academic Team Practice 1

What does the 1st Amendment guarantee?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom from cruel or unusual punishment

• Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech

• Rights not given to the federal government are rights of the states

Answer explanation

The 1st Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech, protecting essential rights in a democratic society. The other options refer to different amendments or principles.

What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

• Gave rights not given to the federal government to the states

• Abolished slavery in the United States

• Against the Constitution, believed it needed a bill of rights to give people more freedom

• Supported the Constitution, believed it created a more stable Union

Answer explanation

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, making it illegal and ensuring freedom for all individuals, which is a significant milestone in American history.

What is the concept of Judicial Review?

• The belief that governments do what the people vote for

• The right to freedom from cruel or unusual punishment

• The ability of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

• The desire to own land from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast

Answer explanation

Judicial Review is the ability of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional, ensuring that legislation aligns with the Constitution and protecting individual rights.

What does the term "Manifest Destiny" refer to?

• The right to freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech

• The U.S. desire to own land from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast

• The movement of millions to the U.S. to find a job

• The abolition of slavery in the United States

Answer explanation

The term 'Manifest Destiny' refers to the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand its territory across North America, specifically from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, making the second answer choice correct.

What are "Unalienable Rights" ?

• Rights to build factories and make money

• Rights all people have from birth; life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

• Rights to claim territory and expand empires

• Rights to work as slaves on plantations

Answer explanation

Unalienable Rights are fundamental rights that all people possess from birth, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This concept emphasizes that these rights cannot be taken away or denied.

What is the 8th Amendment?

• Guarantees the right to bear arms

• Establishes the right to a speedy and public trial

• Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment

• Allows for the quartering of soldiers in private homes

Answer explanation

The 8th Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment, ensuring fair treatment in the justice system. This distinguishes it from other amendments that address different rights.

What is the 10th Amendment?

• The 10th Amendment gives the federal government unlimited power

• The 10th Amendment was repealed by the 14th Amendment

• The 10th Amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

• The 10th Amendment only applies to certain states

Answer explanation

The 10th Amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people, emphasizing the principle of federalism and limiting federal authority.

Who are Anti-Federalists?

• Founding Fathers of the United States

• Advocates for a strong central government

• Supporters of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• Opponents of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

Answer explanation

Anti-Federalists were opponents of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, fearing it would create a strong central government that could threaten individual liberties and state sovereignty.

What is meant by the "consent of the governed"?

• The governed must obey the government without question

• The governed have no say in the decisions made by the government

• The government can rule without the support of the people

• Government's legitimacy and authority is derived from the consent of the people it governs.

Answer explanation

The phrase "consent of the governed" means that a government's legitimacy and authority come from the approval and support of the people it governs, making the correct choice the one that reflects this principle.

Who were the "Federalists"?

• Advocates for state sovereignty and the Articles of Confederation

• Opponents of a strong central government and the ratification of the Constitution

• Supporters of abolishing the federal government and establishing a confederation of independent states

• Supporters of a strong central government and the ratification of the Constitution.

Answer explanation

The "Federalists" were supporters of a strong central government and advocated for the ratification of the Constitution, contrasting with those who favored state sovereignty and the Articles of Confederation.