STAAR Review- Constitution & Early Republic

Which compromise stated that for every 5 slaves, 3 of them would count towards population and taxation?

• 3/5 Compromise

• Missouri Compromise

• Great Compromise

• Compromise of 1850

What did Federalists want?

• A Bill of Rights

• More power to be given to the states

• More protection of individual rights

• A strong, central government

Which one of these is an example of STRICT construction?

• Federalists; interpreting the constitution word for word

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

• Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

• Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

What was one of the causes for the War of 1812?

• British Impressment

• Quartering Act

• King George III not giving us representation

• Slave Revolt in the South

What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Constitutional Essays

• The Federalist Manifesto

Who would say: A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

• Democrat

• Republican

Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrats

• Republicans

What did Anti-Federalists want?

• A Bill of Rights

• A strong central government

• The abolition of the Constitution

• Increased state powers

What amendment gives people the right to a speedy trial and to a lawyer?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

Why did George Washington believe neutrality was best for the U.S.?

• To promote international trade

• To avoid entanglement in foreign wars

• To strengthen alliances with European countries

• To expand U.S. territory