Unit 5 ReviewA More Perfect Union

Question 1

Which is likely the most valuable leadership quality for a Supreme Court chief justice, such as John Marshall?

Answer 1

An ability to discuss issues logically and make well-reasoned arguments

Question 2

Place the following events in order:*Thomas Jefferson becomes president*John Adams becomes president*George Washington becomes first president*John Marshall is appointed chief justice

Answer 2

I. George Washington becomes first president.

II. John Adams becomes president.III. John Marshall is appointed chief justice.IV. Thomas Jefferson becomes president.

Question 3

The Constitutional Era is characterized by which of the following?

Answer 3

Philosophical differences and compromises in forming the new government

Question 4

The Constitution describes a government with powers divided between the national government and state governments. This constitutional principle is known as what?

Answer 4

Federalism

Question 5

What is a grievance?

Answer 5

A formal complaint

Questions 6

Which democratic principle of the Constitution allows people to create, change, or alter government?

Answer 6

Popular sovereignty

Question 7

What is the Great Compromise of 1787?

Answer 7

The House of Representatives is chosen by the people and the number of representatives is based on the state’s population

Each state will have 2 Senators chosen by the legislature of the state.

Question 8

A system of government in which people elect lawmakers is called

Answer 8

Republicanism

Question 9

What was the framers intent for developing a process to amend the Constitution?

Answer 9

Allow flexibility for social and governmental changes over time

Question 10

Dividing the roles of government into 3 branches, Executive, Legislative, and

Judicial is called _________________________________.

Answer 10

Separation of Powers

Question 11

When each of the 3 branches of government has a little control, or check, on the other 2 branches this is called-

Answer 11

Checks and Balances

Question 12

How can an amendment be add to the US Constitution?

Answer 12

2/3 of both houses of Congress propose the amendment and ¾ of the states ratify the amendment.

Question 13

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution were intended to protect the rights of individuals from potential abuses by-

Answer 13

The federal government

Question 14

Give an example of how the Executive Branch checks and balances the Legislative Branch.

Answer 14

The president may veto a bill.

Question 15

Give an example of how the Judicial Branch checks and balances the Executive Branch.

Answer 15

The Supreme Court may determine actions unconstitutional.

Question 16

Give an example of how federalism works today.

Answer 16

A new amendment is being proposed from Congress and voted from the states.

Bill of Rights

Amendment 1: freedom of religion, speech, press Amendment 2: right to keep and bear arms Amendment 3: protection from having soldiers camped in your

house Amendment 4: protection from unreasonable search and

seizure Amendment 5: right to due process of law Amendment 6: right to a trial by jury for criminals, speedy trial Amendment 7: right to a trial by jury for civil affairs Amendment 8: freedom from cruel and unusual punishment Amendment 9: protection of other rights not listed in the Bill of

Rights Amendment 10: power of the states – states and citizens

retain powers not given to the federal government