Units 1-3 EOC Questions

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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.

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A reporter is arrested for writing an article that criticizes the government.

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What was an Anti-Federalist concern about the U.S. Constitution that was addressed by the amendment: "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...?"

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The Constitution failed to adequately protect the civil liberties of individuals.

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The Supremacy Clause places too much power in the national government.

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Anti-Federalists

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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.

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Anti-Federalists

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The general welfare of the country is a greater concern than individual state sovereignty. Identify whether this reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists.

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Federalists

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A strong national government is necessary to address the problems encountered under the Articles of Confederation.

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Federalists

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The powers of the national government should be clearly defined and limited relative to the powers of the state governments.

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Anti-Federalists

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What was the goal of those who supported the passage of the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

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to limit the power of the federal government

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Which statement summarizes the original Federalist position on the Bill of Rights? Options: 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.

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No amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had protections against excessive government power.

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How did the 9th Amendment address Federalist concerns about including a bill of rights in the Constitution?

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It ensured that guaranteeing some rights would not lead to other rights being violated.