8th Quiz 04.02

What is the primary purpose of the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a national religion

• To protect freedoms such as speech, religion, and assembly

• To regulate commerce between states

• To provide the right to bear arms

Categorize the following individuals as either Federalists or Anti-Federalists.

Groups:

(a) Federalists

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(b) Anti-Federalists

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Explain the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the U.S. Constitution.

• They believed it gave too much power to the states.

• They feared it lacked sufficient protection for individual rights.

• They thought it would lead to a weak central government.

• They wanted to abolish the Articles of Confederation.

Federalists believed that a Bill of Rights was ​ (a)   because the ​ (b)   contained enough limits to protect people's rights. Anti-Federalists believed that rights needed to be ​ (c)   , or written down, in order to be protected

• unnecessary
• Constitution
• enumerated
• excessive
• assumed
• vague
• Articles
• Declaration

What strategic reasoning did Anti-Federalists use to argue for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights?

• They wanted to ensure the federal government had more power.

• They believed it would prevent the government from infringing on individual liberties.

• They thought it would make the Constitution easier to amend.

• They wanted to limit the power of state governments.

Summarize the protections offered by the Fifth Amendment in the Bill of Rights.

• It protects the right to free speech and assembly.

• It ensures the right to bear arms.

• It provides protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

• It guarantees the right to a speedy trial.

How does the Sixth Amendment protect due process rights? Select TWO answers

• By ensuring the right to a speedy, public trial

• By allowing the government to search homes without a warrant

• By prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment

• By granting the right to bear arms

• By ensuring a trial by jury

Evaluate the impact of the First Amendment on religious freedom in the United States.

Groups:

(a) First Amendment

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(b) Fifth Amendment

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(c) Sixth Amendment

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(d) Tenth Amendment

• Protection against double jeopardy

• Freedom of the press

• Right to a trial by jury

• Powers not given to the federal government are given to the states

• Freedom of Speech

• Protection from self-incrimination

• Right to a speedy trial

What is a key difference between the arguments of Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention?

• Federalists wanted a weaker central government, while Anti-Federalists wanted a stronger one.

• Federalists supported a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists wanted more power for the states.

• Both groups wanted to abolish the Articles of Confederation.

• Both groups agreed on the need for a Bill of Rights.