Unit 4 CA - Study Guide

What is an Amendment?

• A) A strategy to manage conflict

• B) Addition/Change made to the Constitution that allows it to be applicable to modern times

• C) Official approval of the terms of the Constitution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are Checks and Balances?

• The sharing of power between state and national governments

• A system where one branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches

• Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them

What is Federalism?

• A) A two house legislature

• B) The sharing of power between state and national/central governments

• C) Government being separated into three branches

What is Due Process?

• Guarantees/protections all those accused of a crime are entitled to

• A two house legislature

• A strategy to manage conflict

What was the historical motivation for the 3rd Amendment?

• To prevent the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent

• To ensure freedom of speech

• To establish the right to bear arms

• To protect against unreasonable searches and seizures

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the historical motivation for the 4th Amendment?

• To protect against unreasonable searches and seizures

• To ensure freedom of speech

• To establish the right to bear arms

• To guarantee a speedy trial

What right does the 6th Amendment provide?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• The right to free speech

• The right to vote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What right does the 7th Amendment provide?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to trial by jury in civil cases

• The right to free speech

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the purpose of Washington's two-term limit for office?

• To prevent any one person from holding too much power

• To ensure a smooth transition of power

• To allow more individuals the opportunity to lead

• To align with the British monarchy's practices

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the Federalists' stance on the creation of a National Bank?

• They opposed it.

• They supported it as it could provide a common national currency, safe deposit, and loans for business.

• They were indifferent.