3.1 History of the US Government

Which document was mentioned as being ineffective due to lack of power?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What was the basis of representation in Congress according to the Virginia Plan?

• Equal representation for all states

• Representation based on population

• Representation based on land size

• Representation based on wealth

Which plan proposed that each state gets the same number of representatives in Congress?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Massachusetts Plan

Which plan would give more power to small states?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Massachusetts Plan

What does the writ of habeas corpus protect against?

• Unlawful imprisonment

• High taxes

• Free speech violations

• Unfair trade practices

What did the Anti-Federalists believe was necessary to protect individuals?

• A strong central government

• A list of rights

• A monarchy

• No government

What is the consequence if the Third Amendment is violated during peacetime?

• Legal action against the government

• Automatic compensation to the owner

• No consequence

• Military court proceedings

Which group is directly affected by the Third Amendment?

• Civilians

• Soldiers

• Politicians

• Judges

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Cruel and unusual punishment

What is required before a person can be held to answer for a crime according to the Fifth Amendment?

• A police officer's decision

• A Grand Jury indictment

• A judge's order

• A lawyer's request