Ch 2 & EOC Review

Question 1

Rights of the Accused - No double jeopardy, no self incrimination, eminent domain

Answer 1

5th Amendment

Question 2

This person’s theory influenced the American Revolution.

Answer 2

John Locke

Question 3

This amendment put a restraint on Congressional salaries. Their raise does not kick in until after they have been reelected.

Answer 3

27th Amendment

Question 4

Who was our first president

Answer 4

George Washington

Question 5

A group of 85 essays published in New York that argued for the ratification of the new Constitution.

Answer 5

The Federalist Papers

Question 6

A law

Answer 6

ordinance

Question 7

A single-house chamber in a lawmaking body

Answer 7

Unicameral

Question 8

People are the source of government power

Answer 8

Popular Sovereignty

Question 9

No Quarting of Troops - Citizens do not have to house soldiers.

Answer 9

3rd Amendment

Question 10

To impose a tax

Answer 10

Levy

Question 11

RAPPS Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech

Answer 11

1st Amendment

Question 12

Our country’s first constitution was called what?

Answer 12

The Articles of Confederation

Question 13

A law making body

Answer 13

legislature

Question 14

First US capital city

Answer 14

New York City

Question 15

Courts have power to declare laws, and actions of Congress and the president, unconstitutional

Answer 15

Judicial Review

Question 16

This amendment is known as the Lame Duck (1933) – President takes office in January (not March)

Answer 16

20th Amendment

Question 17

This amendment gave all men, regardless of race, the right to vote

Answer 17

15th Amendment

Question 18

Government power is not absolute and is limited

Answer 18

Limited Government

Question 19

Right to Bear Arms

Answer 19

2nd Amendment

Question 20

Money collected from taxes and other sources

Answer 20

Revenue

Question 21

List the three branches of government.

Answer 21

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Question 22

This amendment is known as suits against states – A person cannot sue another state they are not a resident of

Answer 22

11th Amendment

Question 23

This amendment is for Presidential Disability and Succession (1967)

Answer 23

25th Amendment

Question 24

This plan/compromise called for a two-house legislature

Answer 24

The Connecticut Compromise

Question 25

Written plan for government

Answer 25

constitution

Question 26

This amendment put the election of the President and Vice President on separate tickets (1804)

Answer 26

12th Amendment

Question 27

Someone at the Constitutional Convention who supported a weaker federal government, stronger state governments, and wanted a Bill of Rights.

Answer 27

Anti-Federalist

Question 28

"Search and Seizure" Amendment. No unreasonable search or arrest.

Answer 28

4th Amendment

Question 29

This amendment gave women the right to vote

Answer 29

19th Amendment

Question 30

Political discourse

Answer 30

Anarchy

Question 31

This branch of government is in charge of interpreting laws

Answer 31

Judicial Branch

Question 32

This branch of government is in charge of making laws

Answer 32

Legislative Branch

Question 33

Someone at the Constitutional Convention who supported a large federal government and weaker state governments.

Answer 33

Federalist

Question 34

This amendment gave citizenship to previous slaves and provides equal protection under the law for all citizens

Answer 34

14th Amendment

Question 35

This amendment is the Income Tax Amendment

Answer 35

16th Amendment

Question 36

To approve

Answer 36

Ratify

Question 37

This amendment prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of alcohol

Answer 37

18th Amendment

Question 38

What day is considered Constitution Day?

Answer 38

September 17th

Question 39

The right to a speedy and public trial - right to an attorney, know your witnesses, trial of your peers, know your charges

Answer 39

6th Amendment

Question 40

Powers reserved to the state - Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.

Answer 40

10th Amendment

Question 41

No cruel or unusual punishment - excessive bail or cruel punishment

Answer 41

8th Amendment

Question 42

A supporter

Answer 42

Advocate

Question 43

This amendment gave Presidential Electors for the District of Columbia -- Washington, D.C. (1961)

Answer 43

23rd Amendment

Question 44

Known as the "Seven Years War"

Answer 44

French & Indian War

Question 45

Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches

Answer 45

Checks and Balances

Question 46

This amendment repealed the 18th Amendment/Prohibition

Answer 46

21st Amendment

Question 47

Causing sudden and dramatic change

Answer 47

Revolutionary

Question 48

Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities.

Answer 48

Separation of Powers

Question 49

This amendment abolished poll taxes

Answer 49

24th Amendment

Question 50

This branch of government is in charge of enforcing laws, signing/vetoing laws

Answer 50

Executive Branch

Question 51

This amendment put a limit on Presidential Terms (1951)

Answer 51

22nd Amendment

Question 52

A model on which to base later decisions

Answer 52

Precedent

Question 53

Right to a Civil Trial of $20 and over.

Answer 53

7th Amendment

Question 54

Powers reserved to the people - People get rights not listed in The Constitution

Answer 54

9th Amendment

Question 55

King of England during the Revolutionary War

Answer 55

King George III

Question 56

This amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote

Answer 56

26th Amendment

Question 57

List 3 Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation.

Answer 57

Peace Treaty with Britain, NW Ordinance of 1785, NW Ordinance of 1787

Question 58

This amendment allowed for the direct election of US Senators

Answer 58

17th Amendment

Question 59

Power divided between national and state governments

Answer 59

Federalism

Question 60

List Weaknesses of the Articles

Answer 60

National Gov't could not levy taxes... Congress could not regulate trade... Congress could not force any laws... 9 out of 13 states needed to pass laws... All 13 states to amend... No executive branch... No Fed. Court System

Question 61

This amendment abolished slavery

Answer 61

13th Amendment