Which of these terms refers to the principle that people accused of a crime must be granted certain legal rights?
U2 L4 Review United States Constitution

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
due process
habeas corpus
judicial review
eminent domain
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?
steps for amending the Constitution
purpose to be served by the Constitution
procedures for ratifying the Constitution
guidelines for interpreting the Constitution
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Why did the framers of the Constitution create three separate branches of government?
to help people with different opinions cooperate
to increase the power of the central government
to keep any one group from gaining too much power
to provide enough officials to handle the volume of work
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The first words of the Constitution indicate that power and authority in our system of government come from the
states
people
voters
lawmakers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of these is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government?
A. Elected representatives make decisions for the nation.
B. Power is divided between central and regional bodies.
C. Separate branches have different areas of responsibility.
D. Legislative actions are limited by a set of written guidelines.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Over time, constitutional amendments have extended which right to the groups listed below? - African Americans - Women - Residents of the District of Columbia - 18-year-olds
right to an education
right to serve on a jury
right to vote in elections
right to federal employment
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution indicates how to resolve conflicts between
state and federal laws.
both chambers of Congress.
strict and loose constructionists.
majority rule and minority rights.
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