Q 1

Use the diagram below to answer the question that follows:

Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution?

(1 point)
Responses

To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation
To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation

To reach a compromise between large and small states
To reach a compromise between large and small states

To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states
To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states

To implement the outcome of a popular vote
To implement the outcome of a popular vote
Question 2
Q 2

Which law would be considered unconstitutional on the basis of First Amendment guarantees?

(1 point)
Responses

A ban on the publication of classified information by government employees
A ban on the publication of classified information by government employees

A requirement that church employees pay income tax
A requirement that church employees pay income tax

A requirement that churches get a permit before building a new chapel
A requirement that churches get a permit before building a new chapel

A prohibition on electing religious leaders to government office
A prohibition on electing religious leaders to government office
Question 3
Q 3

Study the list below and answer the question that follows:

What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation?

(1 point)
Responses

They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.
They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.

They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.
They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.

They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government.
They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government.

They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare.
They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare.
Question 4
Q 4

Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

(1 point)
Responses

“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly.”
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly.”

“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury . . .”
“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury . . .”

“He has obstructed the... Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.”
“He has obstructed the... Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.”

“For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us . . .”
“For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us . . .”
Question 5
Q 5

Study the image and answer the question that follows:

Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?

(1 point)
Responses

Free-Soilers
Free-Soilers

Anti-Federalists
Anti-Federalists

Loyalists
Loyalists

Federalists
Federalists
Question 6
Q 6

Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment?

(1 point)
Responses

A protester is jailed for violent acts at a political rally.
A protester is jailed for violent acts at a political rally.

A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting.
A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting.

A person is sentenced to ten years imprisonment for assault and robbery.
A person is sentenced to ten years imprisonment for assault and robbery.

A judge orders that an accused person be jailed until bail is paid.
A judge orders that an accused person be jailed until bail is paid.
Question 7
Q 7

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

(1 point)
Responses

To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation

To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people
To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people

To create a government based on the principle of federalism
To create a government based on the principle of federalism

To create a government with a bicameral legislature
To create a government with a bicameral legislature
Question 8
Q 8

Study the list below and answer the question that follows:

Which amendment provides for the protections described in this list?

(1 point)
Responses

First Amendment
First Amendment

Fourth Amendment
Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment
Fifth Amendment

Tenth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Question 9
Q 9

According to the Northwest Ordinance, which condition did a U.S. territory have to meet in order to apply for statehood?

(1 point)
Responses

Have a population of sixty thousand free settlers
Have a population of sixty thousand free settlers

Hold a vote on whether to become a free or slave territory
Hold a vote on whether to become a free or slave territory

Establish one public school per district
Establish one public school per district

Have a territorial governor appointed by the president
Have a territorial governor appointed by the president
Question 10
Q 10

Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:

This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?

(1 point)
Responses

Federalism
Federalism

Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty

Checks and balances
Checks and balances

Individual rights
Individual rights
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