Constitution 2024STAAR Release

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?

• It established that enslaved people were not equal to free people when determining representation.

• It confirmed that the federal government would be the authority on issues relating to slavery.

• It allowed states to lower their tax rate by adding up the total of all persons living in the state.

• It determined that enslaved people could not be taxed by the states.

Which principle in the U.S. Constitution is MOST closely related to the rights in the list?

• Separation of governmental powers

• Justice through judicial review

• Funding of government through tariffs

• Protection of individual liberties

Which examples reflect the constitutional principles of limited government?

• People are governed by state and national laws

• cruel punishments and excessive fines are prohibited

• Only Congress can make laws

• People can serve in the military

Which example reflects the constitutional principle of separation of powers?

• People are governed by state and national laws

• cruel punishments and excessive fines are prohibited

• only Congress can make laws

• people can serve in the military

Which example reflects the Constitutional Principle of Federalism?

• people are governed by state and national laws

• cruel punishment and excessive fines are prohibited

• only Congress can make laws

• people can serve in the military

The Eighth Amendment focuses on bail and punishments in the judicial system.

What does the Eighth Amendment say about bail AND punishments?

Which requirement is expected of an immigrant after becoming a U.S. citizen?

• To become an informed voter

• To run for political office

• To enlist in the military

• To obey the law

How did the first Amendment protection of religious freedom affect U.S. society in the early history of the country?

• It prevented conflict between individuals who were members of different religions.

• It prevented the government from making laws prohibiting the practice of certain religious beliefs.

• It allowed for state governments to unify their citizens under one common religion.

• It allowed for the preservation of many religious places through government support.