Understand the Importance of the Following
Constitution Test Review
Constitutional Test Review
Understand the importance of the following:
- Articles of Confederation
- Who had the most power under the Articles?
- Weaknesses of the Articles
- Virginia Plan
- New Jersey Plan
- Great Compromise
- Why was it held
- What agreements were made
- 3/5’s Compromise
- Constitutional Convention
- Two-house legislature
- Federalist vs Anti Federalist
- Federalist Papers
- Shays’ Rebellion
- 7 Principles of the Constitution
- 3 Branches of Government
- Name and function
- Specific responsibility
- Checks and balances
- James Madison
- 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.
- Bill of Rights -
- John Peter Zenger – His Trial lead to the passage of the FIRST AMENDMENT
- 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.