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ATJ US CONSTITUTION
US CONSTITUTION
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which document influenced the Constitution by ensuring the right to due process? | The Magna Carta |
| What was the significance of Shay's Rebellion? | It served as an illustration that the national government was too weak. |
| How did George Mason contribute to the writing of the Constitution? | As an Anti-Federalist, he was instrumental in ensuring there was a Bill or Rights included with the Constitution. |
| What is the purpose of the 9th amendment? | People have additional rights not mentioned in the Constitution. |
| Which document influenced religious freedom when writing the Constitution? | The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom. |
| Which part of the Constitution did the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom influence? | The Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) |
| Does freedom of the press mean that there are no limits on what can be published? Explain: | No. Anyone cannot write anything they want. Information that causes harm to a person or incites violence is prohibited. |
| What is freedom of the press? | Newspapers can criticize the government without fear of punishment. |
| What part of the Constitution prevents the majority from ' taking away an individual's basic rights? | Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10). |
| 1st 3 examples of civic participation. | • Paying taxes • Serving on a jury • Voting for Senators and Representatives |
| How does a federal republic function? | In a federal republic there is a division of state and federal powers and people are represented by elected officials. |
| What civic duty must all citizens perform in order for "due process" to be protected? | Jury Duty |
| Which entity has the power to regulate commerce of Native American tribes? | Congress. |
| List 5 rights guaranteed to citizens accused of crimes in Amendment #6. | • Speedy trial • Impartial jury • To know what you are accused of. • To a lawyer • To bring defense witnesses before the court. |
| Marbury v. Madison established what principles? | Judicial Review |
| What is are the reserved powers of the states? | • Create local governments • Regulate Business in a state • Provide for a public safety • Establish marriage laws • Establish schools |
| What does the 13th amendment do? | Bans slavery. |
| What is Judicial Review? | The Supreme Court's power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. |
| Which amendment from the Bill of Rights protects people's right to privacy? What are the exact words of the amendment? | Amendment #4 "The right of people to be secure in their person, houses, papers, and effects." |
| What are the seven steps necessary for a bill to become a law? (Steps 1 - 3) | Step 1: A member of the House or Senate introduces a bill and refers it to a committee. Step 2: The House or Senate Committee may approve rewrite, or kill the bill. Step 3: The House or the Senate debates and votes on its version of the bill |
| What are the seven steps necessary for a bill to become a law? (Steps 4 - 6) | Step 4: House and Senate conference committee members work out the differences between the two versions. Step 5: Both houses of Congress pass the revised bill. Step 6: The president signs or vetoes the bill. |
| What are the seven steps necessary for a bill to become a law? (Step 7) | Step 7: Two-thirds majority vote of Congress is needed to approve a vetoed bill. Bill becomes a law. |
| What document incorporates John Locke's ideas of natural rights? | The Declaration of Independence |
| What issues did the 3/5th Compromise resolve? | Congressional representation of slave states. |
| How was conflict between states with large populations and states with small populations resolved at the Constitutional Convention of 1787? | A bicameral legislature was created. |
| What is the purpose of 26th Amendment? | Citizens must be 18 years old to vote (Lowered voting age from · 21). |
| What is the purpose of the 19th amendment and when was it passed? | Gave women the right to vote. |
| What did the 15th Amendment do? | Citizens have the right to vote regardless of their race. |
| What does Amendment 14 do? | People born in the U.S. are citizens. |
| What were some weaknesses j boundary disputes ! · in The Articles of Confederation? | • The national government could not resolve boundary disputes • No President . • The states has too much power |
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