Content Statement 8: Formative Assessment

The 10th Amendment to the U.S Constitution is shown: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." What was the goal of those who supported the passage of this amendment?

• To increase the power of the presidency
• To limit the power of the federal government
• To provide a complete list of specifically protected rights
• To expand the ability to of government branches to check each other

Select TWO ways the Bill of Rights provides protection for the individuals accused of a crime

• It establishes the right to bear arms
• It establishes the right to freedom of religion
• It establishes protection against self-incrimination
• It establishes protection against prosecution in other questions
• It establishes protection against cruel and unusual punishment

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

• Additional amendments were needed, given the Constitution's lack of individuals 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

In 1788, Patrick Henry argued that the U.S Constitution should include laws guaranteeing certain rights for all Americans. The Bill of Rights, which was added to the U.S Constitution, addressed several of Patrick Henry's concerns. Excerpts from the Bill of Rights are shown: 4th Amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable search and seizures, shall not be violated..." 6th Amendment: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed... 10th Amendment: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, no prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." Select the answer to match Patrick Henry's argument to the Bill of Rights amendment that addresses his concern. "A Bill of Rights may be summed up in a few words. What do they tell us? - That our rights are reserved."

• 4th Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

In 1788, Patrick Henry argued that the U.S Constitution should include laws guaranteeing certain rights for all Americans. The Bill of Rights, which was added to the U.S Constitution, addressed several of Patrick Henry's concerns. Excerpts from the Bill of Rights are shown: 4th Amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable search and seizures, shall not be violated..." 6th Amendment: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed... 10th Amendment: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, no prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." Select the answer to match Patrick Henry's argument to the Bill of Rights amendment that addresses his concern. "They may, unless the general government be restrained by a Bill of Rights, or some similar restriction, go into the cellars of your rooms, and search, ransack, and measure everything you eat, drink, and wear. They ought to be restrained within proper bounds."

• 4th Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

In 1788, Patrick Henry argued that the U.S Constitution should include laws guaranteeing certain rights for all Americans. The Bill of Rights, which was added to the U.S Constitution, addressed several of Patrick Henry's concerns. Excerpts from the Bill of Rights are shown: 4th Amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable search and seizures, shall not be violated..." 6th Amendment: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed... 10th Amendment: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, no prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." Select the answer to match Patrick Henry's argument to the Bill of Rights amendment that addresses his concern. "But when we come to punishments, no latitude ought to be left, no dependence put on the virtue of representatives."

• 4th Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

The 9th Amendment of the U.S Constitution is shown: "The enumeration [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed [interpreted] to deny or disparage [take away] others retained by the people." How did the 9th Amendment address Federalist concerns about including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

• It ensured that only states governments would be able to grant rights to citizens
• It ensured that guaranteeing some rights would not lead to other rights being violated
• It ensured that the federal government would have more power than state governments
• It ensures that a proper balance of power among the three branches of government would be established

What are the first ten amendments of the U.S Constitution called?

• Article 1
• Preamble
• The Bill of Rights
• The federalist papers

The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then answer, part B. The Bill of Rights to the U.S Constitution was drafted in response to the debate between Federalist and Anti-Federalist over the powers of the national government. The 6th Amendment is shown: "In all criminal prosecutions, [citizens] 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, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process of obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense." Which issue is addressed by the 6th Amendment?

• Powers of taxation
• Rights of the accused
• Protection of property
• Protection from torture

Part B: The Bill of Rights to the U.S Constitution was drafted in response to the debate between Federalist and Anti-Federalist over the powers of the national government. The 6th Amendment is shown: "In all criminal prosecutions, [citizens] 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, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process of obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense." Select all of the Anti-Federalist quotes that express concerns over the issue that you identified in part A.

• "In the Bill of Rights of the states is declared, that the well militia is the proper and natural defense of a free government."
• "There is the same reason, therefore, that the exercise of power....should be restrained within proper limits, as in that of the states governements
• "What security is there, that a man shall be furnished with a full and plain description of the charges against him? That he shall be allowed to produce all the proof he can in his favor?
• "No man is secure in a trial in the country where he is charged to have committed a crime; he may be brought from Niagara to New York, or carried from Kentucky to Richmond for trial, for an offense supposed to be committed."