Constitution Test Review

Constitutional Test Review

Understand the importance of the following:

  1. Articles of Confederation
  2. Who had the most power under the Articles?
  3. Weaknesses of the Articles
  1. Virginia Plan
  2. New Jersey Plan
  3. Great Compromise
  4. Why was it held
  5. What agreements were made
  6. 3/5’s Compromise
  7. Constitutional Convention
  8. Two-house legislature
  9. Federalist vs Anti Federalist
  10. Federalist Papers
  11. Shays’ Rebellion
  12. 7 Principles of the Constitution
  13. 3 Branches of Government
  14. Name and function
  15. Specific responsibility
  16. Checks and balances
  17. James Madison
  18. Patrick Henry - Henry was a leader of the anti-federalists in Virginia. He opposed the United States Constitution, fearing that it endangered the rights of the States as well as the freedoms of individuals; he helped gain adoption of the Bill of Rights.
  19. Bill of Rights -
  20. John Peter Zenger – His Trial lead to the passage of the FIRST AMENDMENT
  21. Habeas Corpus - is a writ (court order) that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. (Can’t be arrested and not charged with a crime.)

Term / Definition / Picture / Example
Federalism / The division of Power between the Federal and State governments / / Both governments have the power to tax
Checks and Balances / The power of each branch to check or control the other 2 branches / / President may Veto any law
Limited Government / The belief that all US citizens have the same rights. / / The president can still get a speeding ticket
Individual Rights / Rights guaranteed to all US Citizens in the Bill of Rights. / / Freedom of Religion
Popular Sovereignty / The People Rule / / The people give the president his power
Republicanism / The principle that the people elect their representatives / / We elect our state governors
Separation of Powers / The division of basic government roles into branches / / The legislative branch writes the laws
Executive Branch / Enforce the Laws / / Determines how to enforce new Immigration plans.
Legislative Branch / Write the Laws / / Passed new Health Care Reform plan.
Judicial Branch / Interpret the laws / / Determines if a law is unconstitutional (Judicial Review)
Amendment 1 / Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, and Press / / You may practice whatever religion you wish.
Amendment 2 / Right to Bear Arms / / You may keep and have guns in your house.
Amendment 3 / No Quartering of Troops / / You do not have to house soldiers in your house in times of peace.
Amendment 4 / No Unlawful search and seizure / / Police must have a search warrant or probable cause to search your home.
Amendment 5 / Rights of the Accused (Double Jeopardy, Compensation for Property) / / You do not have to testify against yourself.
Amendment 6 / Right to a Speedy, Public Trial / / You have the right to a state appointed attorney if you cannot afford one.
Amendment 7 / Trial by Jury in Civil Cases / / Judge Judy with a jury.
Amendment 8 / Limits of Fines and Punishments / / Cannot have bail set a $1 Million for stealing $100.
Amendment 9 / Rights of the People / / Right to a free public education.
Amendment 10 / Powers of the States and People / / The state determines laws for marriage.
Amendment 13 / Abolition of Slavery / / Slavery is no longer allowed in the United States.
Amendment 15 / Cannot be denied the right to vote on account of race / / African American men can now vote.
Amendment 18 / Prohibition (Bans the sales, making and consumption of alcohol) / / You may not drink alcohol, but this leads to bootlegging and moonshine.
Amendment 19 / Women’s Suffrage / / Women get the right to vote.