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WorksheetsUnits 1-3 EOC Questions
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which action is a violation of the First Amendment?
A citizen’s house is searched without a warrant.
An individual is put on trial twice for the same crime.
A person is forced to testify against himself or herself in court.
A reporter is arrested for writing an article that criticizes the government.
The Bill of Rights was adopted to address Anti-Federalist concerns about the U.S. Constitution. One of the amendments from the Bill of Rights is shown. "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed..." What was an Anti-Federalist concern about the U.S. Constitution that was addressed by this amendment?
The Constitution would reduce the power of the federal government.
The Constitution failed to give sufficient powers to the executive branch.
The Constitution failed to adequately protect the civil liberties of individuals.
The Constitution would produce state courts that were more powerful than federal courts.
Select the boxes to identify whether each statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution. The Supremacy Clause places too much power in the national government.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Select the boxes to identify whether each statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution. The inclusion of a bill of rights is necessary to protect against government intrusion.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Select the boxes to identify whether each statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution. The general welfare of the country is a greater concern than individual state sovereignty.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Select the boxes to identify whether each statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution. A strong national government is necessary to address the problems encountered under the Articles of Confederation.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Select the boxes to identify whether each statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution. The powers of the national government should be clearly defined and limited relative to the powers of the state governments.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
The 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is shown. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. What was the goal of those who supported the passage of this amendment?
to increase the power of the presidency
to limit the power of the federal government
to provide a complete list of specifically protected rights
to expand the ability of government branches to check each other
During the debate over ratification of the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists wanted limited government. Some provisions in the Constitution, as ratified by the states, allow for a stronger central government than the Anti-Federalists envisioned. Identify the parts of the U.S. Constitution the Anti-Federalists would have opposed. Click on the parts you want to select.
No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed
Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech
The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States
This Constitution...shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby
Select two ways the Bill of Rights provides protection for individuals accused of a crime.
It establishes the right to bear arms.
It establishes the right to freedom of religion.
It establishes protection against self-incrimination.
It establishes protection against prosecution in other countries.
It establishes protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
Which statement summarizes the original Federalist position on the Bill of Rights?
Additional amendments were needed, given the Constitution’s lack of individual protections.
Adopting the Bill of Rights was too risky because it might threaten ratification of the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights should be adopted because national sovereignty should always come before states’ rights.
No amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had protections against excessive government power.
How did the 9th Amendment address Federalist concerns about including a bill of rights in the Constitution?
It ensured that only state governments would be able to grant rights to citizens.
It ensured that guaranteeing some rights would not lead to other rights being violated.
It ensured that the federal government would have more power than state governments.
It ensured that a proper balance of power among the three branches of government would be established.
Select two reasons why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.
to check the power of the federal government
to protect the civil liberties of individual citizens
to outline the criteria required for gaining citizenship
to establish the supremacy of federal laws over state laws
to define the responsibilities of the branches of government
Which opinion would be supported by a Federalist?
Only states should have the ability to tax citizens.
The creation of a presidency will lead to a monarchy.
More powers should be given to the national government.
A bill of rights should be created to protect the rights of the people.
Which power can the U.S. Supreme Court exercise with reference to the U.S. Constitution?
propose, alter, approve, and craft constitutional amendments
veto proposed constitutional amendments before they are ratified
provide clarification and/or extend the meaning of constitutional provisions on a case-by-case basis
formally add new constitutional language by rendering decisions, interpretations and rulings on a case-by-case basis
Which phrase describes the system of federalism established by the United States Constitution?
the restriction of the government to exercise only the powers granted to it by the people
the ability of one branch of government to restrain the powers of the other branches
the distribution of powers among independent branches of government
the division of powers between the national government and the states
Which action is a violation of the First Amendment?
A citizen’s house is searched without a warrant.
An individual is put on trial twice for the same crime.
A person is forced to testify against himself or herself in court.
A reporter is arrested for writing an article that criticizes the government.
Select two ways the Bill of Rights provides protection for individuals accused of a crime.
It establishes the right to bear arms.
It establishes the right to freedom of religion.
It establishes protection against self-incrimination.
It establishes protection against prosecution in other countries.
It establishes protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
The 9th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is shown. "The enumeration [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed [interpreted] to deny or disparage [take away] others retained by the people." How did the 9th Amendment address Federalist concerns about including a bill of rights in the Constitution?
It ensured that only state governments would be able to grant rights to citizens.
It ensured that guaranteeing some rights would not lead to other rights being violated.
It ensured that the federal government would have more power than state governments.
It ensured that a proper balance of power among the three branches of government would be established.
Identify the branch of government that is responsible for each policy action.
appoints an ambassador
interprets the Constitution
declares war
sets new income tax rates
One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Identify how the branches check each other. Move the Constitutional Powers into the blank boxes in the diagram.
The U.S. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government.
Move the branches of government into the boxes to identify which branch performs the checks and balances shown.
How can the president impact public policy?
by issuing executive orders
by impeaching civil officers
by amending the Constitution
by appointing state governors
