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WorksheetsE.O.C. Review Day 3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
The "Federalist Papers" were written to:
Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.
spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.
oppose a strong centralized government.
create a new monarchy.
The main goal of the Federalists was to:
fix the Articles of Confederation.
give more power to state governments.
improve relations with the British government.
ratify the Constitution.
What was one outcome of the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists over the ratification of the Constitution?
The acquisition of Florida from Spain
The spread of slavery into Western territories
The acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase from France
The later addition of the Bill of Rights
Which of the following best describes the views of a Federalist?
Federalists wanted a weak national government.
Federalists were afraid a president would act like a king.
Federalists wanted a stronger national government.
Federalists believed a bill of rights was needed in the Constitution.
Which of the following was originally a concern of the Anti-Federalists?
Peoples' rights would not be protected under the Constitution.
The national government would be too weak.
States governments would become too strong.
A president would not have enough power.
What is the term for the idea that those who govern must follow the laws, meaning no one is above the law?
rule of law
elastic clause
separation of powers
veto power
This figure is a
symbol of the American justice system. What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?
equality under the law
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
News article, "Miami Ex-Officer Gets 2 Years' Prison for Gambling Bribes, " www.cbslocal.com, May 17, 2015
Based on the title of this article what can said about the rule of law & transparency of government institutions?
Leaders and government officials are held accountable to the law.
Leaders and government officials are not accountable to the law.
There is no transparency of institutions.
The laws are not legitimate.
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny AND is the foundation of liberty in the United States?
The commerce clause
The elastic clause
The right to trial
The rule of law
According to the U.S. Constitution, who is above the law?
Police Officers
The President of The United States
Nobody
The Surgeon General
Which of these statements describes a civil case?
A crime has been committed.
A jury or judge decides guilt or innocence of the accused.
State and local governments are not involved.
The court decides in favor of one side or another.
Which country's legal system most influenced the United States?
China
England
France
Canada
Which constitutional right of American citizens does Hammurai violate?
Right of a person to bear arms
A person's protection against cruel and unusual punishment
Freedom of speech
Protection from illegal searches and seizures
Connie Hargrave's tree fell in the last storm and damaged the car of her neighbor Andy Collins. Andy decides to sue Connie in court. Which type of lawsuit will this be?
Civil
Criminal
Constitutional
Military
Julie was pulled over by police at 2:00 am and was charged with breaking curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. Which court relates to this case?
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Military Law
Juvenile Law
