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DAY 4 - STAAR BLITZ - CONSTITUTION PART 2
Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on the seven principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
Q 1
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition
Divides the government into three branches
Question 2
Q 2
The Founding Fathers incorporated the principle of federalism into the Constitution because -
(1 point)
Responses
all citizens would be guaranteed the right to vote
all citizens would be guaranteed the right to vote
representatives would rule on behalf of the citizens
representatives would rule on behalf of the citizens
the people would hold the ultimate authority in government
the people would hold the ultimate authority in government
the federal government would share power with the state governments
the federal government would share power with the state governments
Question 3
Q 3
Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?
(1 point)
Responses
The nativist Know-Nothing Party attracted more members.
The nativist Know-Nothing Party attracted more members.
Eastern communities forced Mormons to migrate to the West.
Eastern communities forced Mormons to migrate to the West.
City officials worked to reduce the political power of Catholic immigrants.
City officials worked to reduce the political power of Catholic immigrants.
Evangelists led revivals in New England.
Evangelists led revivals in New England.
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
Which examples reflect the constitutional principles of either limited government, separation of powers, or federalism?
Move the correct answer to each box in the table. Not all answers will be used.
(3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Limited government
Separation of powers
Federalism
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
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Question 6
Q 1
Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism?
(1 point)
Responses
The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people
The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people
The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions
The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions
The division of power between a federal government and state governments
The division of power between a federal government and state governments
The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional
The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional
Question 7
Q 2
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
(1 point)
Responses
"Each house shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own members...."
"Each house shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own members...."
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states...."
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states...."
"The Senate shall chuse their officers, and also a President pro tempore...."
"The Senate shall chuse their officers, and also a President pro tempore...."
"The times, places, and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the Legislature thereof."
"The times, places, and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the Legislature thereof."
Question 8
Q 3
Which powers does the U.S. Constitution give to each branch of government?
Move each constitutional power to the correct branch of government.
(6 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch
Question 9
Q 4
Study the sequence below and answer the question that follows:
Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?
(1 point)
Responses
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions
defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address
defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address
Question 10
Q 5
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:
This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?
(1 point)
Responses
Federalism
Federalism
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty
Individual rights
Individual rights
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
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00:0009:32
Question 11
Q 6
Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment?
(1 point)
Responses
A protester is jailed for violent acts as a political rally.
A protester is jailed for violent acts as 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 12
Q 7
Study the excerpt and answer the question that follows:
The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from -
(1 point)
Responses
excessive fines for traffic violations
excessive fines for traffic violations
imprisonment for life without a jury trial
imprisonment for life without a jury trial
excessive surveillance by the government
excessive surveillance by the government
draft by the armed forces
draft by the armed forces
Question 13
Q 8
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:
Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?
(1 point)
Responses
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Due process
Due process
Federalism
Federalism
Separation of powers
Separation of powers
Question 14
Q 9
Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows:
Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?
(1 point)
Responses
Due Process
Due Process
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain
Free Speech
Free Speech
Federalism
Federalism
Question 15
Q 10
Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?
(1 point)
Responses
Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen.
Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen.
Political leaders can require religious tests in order to hold office.
Political leaders can require religious tests in order to hold office.
Ministers can work together to establish a national religion.
Ministers can work together to establish a national religion.
Political leaders can require churches to pay taxes.
Political leaders can require churches to pay taxes.
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Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on the seven principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
Q 1
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition
Divides the government into three branches
Question 2
Q 2
The Founding Fathers incorporated the principle of federalism into the Constitution because -
(1 point)
Responses
all citizens would be guaranteed the right to vote
all citizens would be guaranteed the right to vote
representatives would rule on behalf of the citizens
representatives would rule on behalf of the citizens
the people would hold the ultimate authority in government
the people would hold the ultimate authority in government
the federal government would share power with the state governments
the federal government would share power with the state governments
Question 3
Q 3
Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?
(1 point)
Responses
The nativist Know-Nothing Party attracted more members.
The nativist Know-Nothing Party attracted more members.
Eastern communities forced Mormons to migrate to the West.
Eastern communities forced Mormons to migrate to the West.
City officials worked to reduce the political power of Catholic immigrants.
City officials worked to reduce the political power of Catholic immigrants.
Evangelists led revivals in New England.
Evangelists led revivals in New England.
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
Which examples reflect the constitutional principles of either limited government, separation of powers, or federalism?
Move the correct answer to each box in the table. Not all answers will be used.
(3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Limited government
Separation of powers
Federalism
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0010:16
Question 6
Q 1
Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism?
(1 point)
Responses
The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people
The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people
The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions
The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions
The division of power between a federal government and state governments
The division of power between a federal government and state governments
The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional
The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional
Question 7
Q 2
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
(1 point)
Responses
"Each house shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own members...."
"Each house shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own members...."
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states...."
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states...."
"The Senate shall chuse their officers, and also a President pro tempore...."
"The Senate shall chuse their officers, and also a President pro tempore...."
"The times, places, and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the Legislature thereof."
"The times, places, and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the Legislature thereof."
Question 8
Q 3
Which powers does the U.S. Constitution give to each branch of government?
Move each constitutional power to the correct branch of government.
(6 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch
Question 9
Q 4
Study the sequence below and answer the question that follows:
Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?
(1 point)
Responses
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions
defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address
defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address
Question 10
Q 5
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:
This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?
(1 point)
Responses
Federalism
Federalism
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty
Individual rights
Individual rights
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0009:32
Question 11
Q 6
Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment?
(1 point)
Responses
A protester is jailed for violent acts as a political rally.
A protester is jailed for violent acts as 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 12
Q 7
Study the excerpt and answer the question that follows:
The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from -
(1 point)
Responses
excessive fines for traffic violations
excessive fines for traffic violations
imprisonment for life without a jury trial
imprisonment for life without a jury trial
excessive surveillance by the government
excessive surveillance by the government
draft by the armed forces
draft by the armed forces
Question 13
Q 8
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:
Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?
(1 point)
Responses
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Due process
Due process
Federalism
Federalism
Separation of powers
Separation of powers
Question 14
Q 9
Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows:
Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?
(1 point)
Responses
Due Process
Due Process
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain
Free Speech
Free Speech
Federalism
Federalism
Question 15
Q 10
Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?
(1 point)
Responses
Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen.
Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen.
Political leaders can require religious tests in order to hold office.
Political leaders can require religious tests in order to hold office.
Ministers can work together to establish a national religion.
Ministers can work together to establish a national religion.
Political leaders can require churches to pay taxes.
Political leaders can require churches to pay taxes.
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Answers
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Here's a breakdown of the questions and the best answers based on your review of the Constitution:
### STAAR - Warm Up
**Question 1**
**Matching - Select the best answer.**
- Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful: **Separation of powers**
- Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment: **Eighth Amendment**
- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition: **First Amendment**
- Divides the government into three branches: **Separation of powers**
**Question 2**
The Founding Fathers incorporated the principle of federalism into the Constitution because -
- **the federal government would share power with the state governments.**
**Question 3**
Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?
- **Evangelists led revivals in New England.**
**Question 4**
Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
- **“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…”**
**Question 5**
Which examples reflect the constitutional principles of either limited government, separation of powers, or federalism?
- Limited government: (Example to be provided)
- Separation of powers: (Example to be provided)
- Federalism: (Example to be provided)
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
**Question 6**
Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism?
- **The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people.**
**Question 7**
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
- **"The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states...."**
**Question 8**
Which powers does the U.S. Constitution give to each branch of government?
- Legislative Branch: (Examples to be provided)
- Executive Branch: (Examples to be provided)
- Judicial Branch: (Examples to be provided)
**Question 9**
Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?
- **established by a series of Supreme Court decisions**
**Question 10**
This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?
- **Checks and balances**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
**Question 11**
Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment?
- **A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting.**
**Question 12**
The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from -
- **excessive fines for traffic violations**
**Question 13**
Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?
- **Due process**
**Question 14**
Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?
- **Due Process**
**Question 15**
Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?
- **Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen.**
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Make sure to revise these answers with your course materials or notes for confirmation and to further reinforce your understanding of these concepts!
### STAAR - Warm Up
**Question 1**
**Matching - Select the best answer.**
- Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful: **Separation of powers**
- Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment: **Eighth Amendment**
- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition: **First Amendment**
- Divides the government into three branches: **Separation of powers**
**Question 2**
The Founding Fathers incorporated the principle of federalism into the Constitution because -
- **the federal government would share power with the state governments.**
**Question 3**
Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?
- **Evangelists led revivals in New England.**
**Question 4**
Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
- **“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…”**
**Question 5**
Which examples reflect the constitutional principles of either limited government, separation of powers, or federalism?
- Limited government: (Example to be provided)
- Separation of powers: (Example to be provided)
- Federalism: (Example to be provided)
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
**Question 6**
Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism?
- **The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people.**
**Question 7**
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
- **"The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states...."**
**Question 8**
Which powers does the U.S. Constitution give to each branch of government?
- Legislative Branch: (Examples to be provided)
- Executive Branch: (Examples to be provided)
- Judicial Branch: (Examples to be provided)
**Question 9**
Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?
- **established by a series of Supreme Court decisions**
**Question 10**
This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?
- **Checks and balances**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
**Question 11**
Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment?
- **A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting.**
**Question 12**
The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from -
- **excessive fines for traffic violations**
**Question 13**
Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?
- **Due process**
**Question 14**
Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?
- **Due Process**
**Question 15**
Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?
- **Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen.**
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Make sure to revise these answers with your course materials or notes for confirmation and to further reinforce your understanding of these concepts!