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CL Mod2 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In which plan for government did the smaller states ask for equal representation in the legislative branch? | New Jersey Plan |
| A legislature with two houses is known as a what kind of congress? | Bicameral legislature |
| Which compromise settled the debate on how representation should be decided for the Legislative Branch? | The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) |
| Which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas were used to create a separation of powers between the three branches of government? | Baron de Montesquieu |
| Which plan for government was supported by large states because representation was based on population? | Virginia Plan |
| Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that individuals have natural rights that cannot be taken away and that people hold power in government? | John Locke |
| Which compromise was created to check the popular vote for President? | Electoral College Compromise |
| Which group opposed ratifying the Constitution out of fear that it gave too much power to the federal government? | Anti-Federalists |
| Which amendment protects homeowners from housing soldiers in their homes during times of peace? | Amendment 3 (Third Amendment) |
| What rights are guaranteed by Amendment 6? | The right to a speedy and fair trial with a jury of your peers |
| Which amendment allows a group of people to peacefully assemble to protest a new law? | Amendment 1 (First Amendment) |
| What was the series of essays written to help ratify the U.S. Constitution called? | The Federalist Papers |
| Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches without a warrant or probable cause? | Amendment 4 (Fourth Amendment) |
| Which three branches of government are established by both the U.S. Constitution and the N.C. Constitution? | "Legislative |
| Which house of Congress checks the Executive Branch by approving presidential appointments to the Supreme Court? | The Senate |
| What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison? | The Supreme Court has the right to interpret the Constitution through judicial review |
| Which 1st Amendment right was protected for students in the landmark case Tinker v. Des Moines? | Freedom of speech (wearing protest armbands) |
| Why did the Supreme Court rule in favor of Ernesto Miranda in Miranda v. Arizona? | He was not informed of his right to an attorney and to remain silent upon arrest |
| What was established by the N.C. Supreme Court decision in Leandro v. State of N.C.? | "All students in North Carolina have a constitutional right to a sound |
| Which North Carolina court case established judicial review at the state level? | Bayard v. Singleton |
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