Unit 3: Constitution TEST CORRECTIONS

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What part of the Constitution is Patrick Henry criticizing in this excerpt?

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The power granted to the central government

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Which quote from the Preamble of the Constitution reflects the principle of popular sovereignty?

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"We the people"

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Which amendment included in the Bill of Rights directly addressed the grievance shown above? Options: Eighth Amendment, Sixth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, Fourth Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

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A process for amending the Constitution was included by the Framers in order to allow -

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The Constitution to adjust to changing times.

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Which statement best replaces the question mark? Options: Larger states would be granted more power than smaller states, The U.S. Congress would consist of a House of Representatives and a Senate, The Senate would be determined by the population of states, Every five slaves would count as three free persons for taxation purposes

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The U.S. Congress would consist of a House of Representatives and a Senate

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Which group of people would most agree with George Mason's concerns about government under the Constitution? Options: Federalists, Loyalists, Anti-Federalists, Unionists

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Anti-Federalists

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During the debates at the Constitutional Convention, which point about the Articles of Confederation would have been made by a Federalist?

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The existing national government lacks sufficient power.

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The primary goal of the 3rd Amendment is to -

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Ensure citizens are not forced to care for those in the military.

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Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament? Options: "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."; "For imposing taxes without our consent."; "He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people."; "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offense."

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For imposing taxes without our consent.

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The Three-Fifths Compromise was included in the U.S. Constitution in order to resolve a conflict over the counting of enslaved people for representation in the House of Representatives.

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Counting of enslaved people for representation in the House of Representatives