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Bill of Rights + Constitution Review Test

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5 Matching Questions

  1. Describe the power distribution in confederate government.
  2. Describe Amendment 2.
  3. Describe Amendment 6.
  4. What are two ways an amendment is proposed to the states?
  5. Describe the conflict of North v. South over protective tariffs and slavery
    and tell the compromise reached.
  1. a right to a trial by jury in criminal cases
  2. b Central Gov't. Power: weak, only to handle limited purposes
    Local/State Gov't. Power: responsible for acts upon citizens
  3. c right to bear arms
  4. d Protective tariffs- North wanted them, South didn't.
    Compromise- Congress would regulate tariffs, and trade
    Slavery- North didn't want it, South did
    But would not regulate slave trade until 1808
    Compromise- 3/5 Compromise- when counting people to
    determine the number of representatives a state would have,
    slaves counted as 3/5 of a person
    Compromise- Fugitive Slave Act- Runaway slaves must be
    Returned.
  5. e An amendment is proposed when 2/3 of both houses agree on it. An amendment is also proposed when 2/3 of a state convention agree on it.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

  1. no capital punishment; no stealing of property without compensation
  2. Some delegates wanted the legislative branch to
    Some delegates wanted all three branches to be equal
    have power over the executive and judicial branches
    Compromise- Each branch would have some power over the
    others, and a system of checks and balances would equalize the
    power
  3. Equal representation v. proportional representation
    North v. South over protective tariffs and slavery
    What type of power should Congress (legislative branch) have?
    What type of power should the executive and judicial branch have?
  4. promote the general welfare
  5. Central Gov't. Power: acts upon citizens
    Local/State Gov't. Power: received from central

5 True/False Questions

  1. Name the goal in the Preamble having to do with justice.in order to form a more perfect union

          

  2. Name the belief of the Federalists having to do with the Bill of Rights.Bill of Rights is dangerous

          

  3. Describe Amendment 9.freedom of speech, religion, the press, and petition

          

  4. Name the belief of the Anti-Federalists having to do with money.All states must equally contribute to pay off debt

          

  5. Describe Amendment 3.no citizen can be forced to house and feed soldiers