(M) Constitution Part 2 REVIEW

In the Declaration of Independence, this complaint was stated, "Denied Trial By Jury...". Which amendment in the Bill of Right addresses this?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Trial by Jury

Which of the following are examples of how the executive branch's powers in checks and balances?

• Vetoing bills by Congress

• Impeaching members of Congress
• Appointing judges

The third and fourth amendment protects citizens from what?

• Quartering of soldiers; Unreasonable searches

• Self-incrimination; Trial by jury

• Freedom of Speech; Right to Petition

Which of the following is NOT in the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech
• Right to a fair trial
• Prohibited slavery

During the Constitutional Convention in 1787, there were arguments about how Congress would be set up. Which of the following would have been an argument?

• Debates over the length of congressional terms being uniform across all states.

• The necessity for a bicameral (two house) legislature.

• Discussions on whether Congress should have the power to tax states equally.

When it comes to the U.S. Constitution, what was a MAIN disagreement between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?

• The need for a Bill of Rights

• The number of justices on the Supreme Court.
• The role of the President in the government.

James Madison believed that the powers of government should be split into 3 branches. Which constitutional principle does he support?

• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

The Virginia Plan proposed representation should be based on ​ ​ (a)   while the New Jersey Plan proposed the representation should be ​ (b)  

• population
• equal
• geography
• wealth

Which of the following documents were created during the American Revolution?

• Constitution of 1787
• Magna Carta
• Articles of Confederation

Drafters of the Articles of Confederation realized that too much power was given to ___ which weakened the country.

• local authorities
• the individual states

• individual citizens