Lowman 6th gr-Study Sheet Terms #1-10

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What does the 1st Amendment guarantee?

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Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

Answer explanation

The 1st Amendment guarantees Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition, protecting individual rights and expression from government interference.

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Which amendment provides freedom from cruel and unusual punishment?

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8th Amendment

Answer explanation

The 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, making it the correct choice for this question. The 1st, 10th, and 13th Amendments address different rights and issues.

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What does the 10th Amendment state?

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Rights not given to the federal government are rights of the states

Answer explanation

The 10th Amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states. This means that any rights not specifically given to the federal government belong to the states.

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Which amendment abolished slavery?

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13th Amendment

Answer explanation

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery in the United States. It is the correct choice as the other amendments listed do not pertain to the abolition of slavery.

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What did the Anti-Federalists believe?

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Against the constitution, believed it needed a bill of rights to give people more freedom

Answer explanation

The Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution, arguing it concentrated too much power in the federal government and lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms, which they believed was essential for liberty.

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What is the belief of "consent of the governed"?

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Governments do what the people vote for

Answer explanation

The belief of 'consent of the governed' means that governments derive their authority from the people's will, primarily expressed through voting. Thus, the correct choice is that governments do what the people vote for.

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What did the Federalists support?

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Supported the Constitution, believed it created a more stable Union

Answer explanation

The Federalists supported the Constitution, believing it established a stronger and more stable Union, which was essential for the governance and unity of the newly formed states.

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Why did France claim land in the New World?

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To profit from fur trading; rivals with Spain

Answer explanation

France claimed land in the New World primarily to profit from fur trading, as they sought to compete with Spain and other European rivals for valuable resources.

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What drives a free enterprise economy?

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Profit and competition

Answer explanation

A free enterprise economy is primarily driven by profit and competition. Businesses seek to maximize profits, which encourages innovation and efficiency, while competition ensures that consumers have choices and prices remain fair.

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What led to the growth of representative government in the colonies?

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Distance from England, colonist began to self-govern

Answer explanation

The distance from England allowed colonists to develop their own governance structures, leading to self-governance and the growth of representative government, as they were less reliant on distant authorities.