Quiz Review for 3/28 - 3/29

The Anti-Federalists initially opposed the Constitution because they:

• a) Favored strong state governments

• b) Wanted a monarchy

• c) Supported the Bill of Rights

• d) Believed in a strong central government

Answer explanation

The Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution because they favored strong state governments and believed in a weak central government.

Who led the Federalists, who supported a strong central government and the Constitution?

• a) Thomas Jefferson

• b) James Madison

• c) Alexander Hamilton

• d) George Washington

Answer explanation

Alexander Hamilton led the Federalists, who supported a strong central government and the Constitution.

Checks and balances ensure that:

• a) No single branch of government becomes too powerful

• b) The President has absolute power

• c) Congress can pass any law without restriction

• d) The judiciary can overturn any executive action

Answer explanation

Checks and balances ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful, preventing any one branch from dominating the others.

What is the minimum age requirement for a U.S. President?

• a) 30 years old

• b) 35 years old

• c) 40 years old

• d) 45 years old

Answer explanation

The minimum age requirement for a U.S. President is 35 years old, making option b the correct choice.

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• a) The Declaration of Independence

• b) The Bill of Rights

• c) The Articles of Confederation

• d) The Federalist Papers

Answer explanation

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called The Bill of Rights, making option b the correct choice.

Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, and press?

• a) 1st Amendment

• b) 2nd Amendment

• c) 4th Amendment

• d) 5th Amendment

Answer explanation

The 1st Amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, and press, making it the correct choice.

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury?

• a) 1st Amendment

• b) 2nd Amendment

• c) 5th Amendment

• d) 6th Amendment

Answer explanation

The correct choice is d) 6th Amendment, which guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.

Which amendment ensures the right to assemble peacefully and petition the government for change?

• a) 1st Amendment

• b) 2nd Amendment

• c) 4th Amendment

• d) 5th Amendment

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the 1st Amendment, which ensures the right to assemble peacefully and petition the government for change.

The right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination is protected by which amendment?

• a) 1st Amendment

• b) 2nd Amendment

• c) 4th Amendment

• d) 5th Amendment

Answer explanation

The right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination is protected by the 5th Amendment.

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• a) 1st Amendment

• b) 2nd Amendment

• c) 4th Amendment

• d) 5th Amendment

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the 4th Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.