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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.
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition
Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

Divides the government into three branches
Separation of powersChecks and balances1st Amendment8th Amendment
Question 2
Q 2

The Founding Fathers incorporated the principle of federalism into the Constitution because -

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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?

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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
People are governed by state and national laws.Cruel punishments and excessive fines are prohibited.Only Congress can make laws.People can serve in the military

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Here are the correct answers for each question:

Question 1: Match the responses to the principles.

  • Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment - 8th Amendment
  • Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition - 1st Amendment
  • Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful - Checks and balances
  • 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: Cruel punishments and excessive fines are prohibited.
  • Separation of powers: Only Congress can make laws.
  • Federalism: People are governed by state and national laws.

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