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WorksheetsUnit 5 U.S. Constitution Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Amendment # (a) allows (guarantees) people to choose whether they want to participate in religious services.
When people gather to protest what freedom is being demonstrated?
Freedom of press
Freedom of religion
Freedom of assembly
A government that incorporates popular sovereignty draws its power from the -
people.
law.
economy.
leaders.
Which was a result of Shay's rebellion?
Confederacy forms in the South
The king becomes angry
U.S. Constitution is written to restructure the government
The Declaration of Independence was -
a plea for economic assistance from England.
an act of war toward England and its allies.
a statement of grievances (complaints) against England.
Which describes the 3/5th compromise?
A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
The census bureau was established.
The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.
A law that enforced the capture of fugitive slaves.
Which of the following is an example of a CIVIC DUTY?
paying bills
volunteering at a school event
being on a jury if picked
The definition of FEDERALISM is -
Powers of government are restricted by the Constitution.
Voters hold the sovereign power and elect representatives to exercise power for them.
Unalienable rights guaranteed to all citizens.
power is divided between the national and state governments, limiting central power.
Which of the following is an example of a grievance expressed by the American colonies against England in the Declaration of Independence?
lack of farming resources in the colonies
poor relationship with Native Americans
Taxation without representation in Parliament
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Amendment # (a) protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
After an amendment is proposed by Congress, which of the following is necessary for an amendment to the Constitution to be ratified (approved)?
one-half of the legislatures must pass it
two-thirds of the state legislatures must pass it
three-fourths of the state legislatures must pass it
The Constitution granted the federal government the power to make laws, levy taxes, and declare war under which branch of government?
Judicial branch
Legislative branch
Economic branch
Executive branch
Which of the following best represents the U.S. government principle of REPUBLICANISM?
The division of power between the federal government and state government.
The establishment of courts.
The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people.
Religious persecution, a desire for equal rights for everyone, and wanting their own government in the New World caused which document to be written?
Federalist Papers
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
In order of events, which document came first?
Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights contributed (helped) new religious groups forming in the United States.
False
True
Which term should replace the question mark?
Great Compromise
Direct Democracy
Republicanism
Missouri Compromise
Why did the Anti-Federalist WANT the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
to give the states equal power
to protect individual freedoms from the federal government
to give the central government more power
