Quiz 3 - U.S Constitution

Which grievance from the Declaration of the Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• "He had dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly."

• "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury..."

• "He has obstructed the ...Laws for establishing Judiciary powers."

• "For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us...1'

Which principle outlined in the U.S Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose?

Think about the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.

Article V, excerpted above, is included in the U.S Constitution to allow for the-

• adaptation of laws to reflect changes in society

• revision of laws by the executive branch

• resolution of conflicts through the judicial system

• validation of elections by a national authority

Which powers were denied to the national government under the Articles of Confederation.

Select THREE correct answers.

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answers from the drop-down menus. ​

In debate over the ratification of the U.S Constitution, Federalists supported its ratification because the proposed document ​ ​ (a)   Antifederalists, however, were against its ratification because the proposed document ​ (b)  

• increased the power of the national government.
• lacked a bill of rights.
• increased states rights. 
• lacked an amendment process

Which conclusion can be made about why these groups were created?

• Local governments gave people the right to freely practice their beliefs.

• The Northwest Ordinance provided an outline to expand the number of churches.

• The federal government provided money to encourage the growth of churches.

• Passage of the First Amendment gave people the freedom to practice their beliefs.

Which sentence completes this diagram?

• People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.

• Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.

• Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.

• A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.

Which of the above speakers best exemplifies responsible citizenship? (Select TWO correct answers.)

• Speaker 1

• Speaker 2

• Speaker 3

• Speaker 4

• Speaker 5

The Great Compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by -

• creating a bicameral legislature

• enumerating the powers of the central government

• giving veto power to the executive

• establishing three branches of government

According to the Northwest Ordinance, which condition did a U.S territory have to meet in order to apply for statehood?

• Have a population of sixty thousand free settlers

• Hold a vote on whether to become a free of slave territory

• Establish one public school per district

• Have a territorial governor appointed by the president