Judicial Review means that the Supreme Court has the ability to determine if

a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional.

What does the principle of separation of powers make possible in American government?

It provides for a system of checks and balances among branches of government.

Read the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Which phrase reflects the principle of popular sovereignty? Options: "do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.", "in Order to form a more perfect Union", "We the People of the United States", "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"

"We the People of the United States"

Federalist #51 argues we must “guard the society against the oppression of its rulers,” by...

separating the powers of government and providing for checks and balances.

Why is it important for people to serve on juries when they are called upon to do so?

Serving on a jury protects the rights of someone accused of a crime.

Why is it important to exercise your right to vote?

All votes count, and participating in elections helps preserve our democracy.

Look at the photograph. Which statement best characterizes what these Americans are doing?

They are exercising citizens' right to assemble peacefully.

Read the excerpt from the U.S. Constitution. What is the main idea of this clause?

Congress may not restrict the importation of slaves until 1808.

Which grievance in the Declaration of Independence was addressed in the Bill of Rights? Options: "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent. . . .", "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury. . . .", "For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments. . . .", "For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with Power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever."

"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury. . . ."

What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on the southern states?

It gave those states more representation in Congress than without such a compromise.

Why was it important that the Constitution gave the federal government the power to "ensure domestic tranquility"? Options: The Confederation Congress had no power to put down rebellions. Invasions from Canada were threatening to take western frontiers. Taxes were so high that the economy began to fail. Individual states refused to raise militias to keep the peace.

The Confederation Congress had no power to put down rebellions.

Which of the following is a responsibility of U.S. citizens? Join the military., Protest new laws., Pay taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities., Disrespect others and their beliefs and opinions.

Pay taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.

How did the Constitution establish justice in the United States? Options: Every person is equal under the law. The people determine the constitutionality of laws. It established the Supreme Court. It limited the power of the state courts.

Every person is equal under the law.

Choose the answer from the following that properly compares and contrasts Federalists and Anti-Federalists: Federalists argued in favor of ratifying the Constitution; Anti-Federalists argued against ratification. Many Anti-Federalists, such as George Mason, argued it needed a Bill of Rights before being ratified by the states.

Federalists argued in favor of ratifying the Constitution; Anti-Federalists argued against ratification. Many Anti-Federalists, such as George Mason, argued it needed a Bill of Rights before being ratified by the states.

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8.3.3 | ______________ called for a ban on the slave trade during the convention. A compromise was reached, giving Congress the authority to outlaw the slave trade in _________ years.

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Northerners; twenty

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8.3.3

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What was the main subject of debate among delegates to the Convention?

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how legislature would be structured

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8.3.2

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Why was the Great Compromise so important?

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It created a legislative system everyone could accept.

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8.3.2

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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called and what do they do?

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Bill of Rights; They protect citizens against governmental abuses of power.

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8.3.8

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The three branches of government as described in Articles I–III of the Constitution illustrate the principle of

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separation of powers.

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8.3.6

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The Preamble is the opening statement of the Constitution and outlines the goals of the document. All of the following are goals EXCEPT which one? To form a more perfect union. To establish justice. To provide for the common defense.

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To state that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land".

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8.3.5

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How does the Constitution reflect the principle of federalism?

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by dividing and sharing power between federal and state governments

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8.3.6

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