Quizs:Staar Review for U.S. Constitution

Farmer's rebelled over paying property taxes.

• Shay's Rebellion

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Boston Tea Party

• Pontiac's Rebellion

A GOOD CITIZEN

• Obeys the laws, votes in elections, keeps up with current events and works well with others.

• Only pays taxes and follows traffic rules.

• Participates in illegal activities to challenge the system.

• Ignores current events and focuses solely on personal interests.

All President's are also

• Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the U.S.A

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 25

• 27

• 30

• 22

James Madison

• Leader of the Anti-Federalists who opposed the Constitution

• Leader of the Federalists who wrote the Federalist Papers

• A founding father who advocated for a Bill of Rights

• A president who served during the War of 1812

Limited Government

• to protect the rights of the people the government's power is restricted.

• the government has unlimited power to enforce laws.

• the government can intervene in all aspects of life.

• the government is responsible for providing all citizens with jobs.

Federalism

• Any power not given to the federal government in the Constitution, belongs to the states.

• All powers are reserved for the federal government.

• States have no authority over federal laws.

• Federal laws override state laws in all cases.

The 4th Amendment

• protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

• grants the right to bear arms.

• ensures freedom of speech and press.

• prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

When was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1791

• 1801

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

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers