Gov quiz

Question 1

John Locke

Answer 1

Belief in natural rights: Life, Liberty, Property

Question 2

Thomas Jefferson

Answer 2

Author of the Declaration of Independence. Explains inalienable rights as; Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Question 3

Preamble

Answer 3

States the purpose and the role of government. These are the terms that citizens and government members agree to when they enter into this social contract.

Question 4

Article 1

Answer 4

This article gives Congress the power to make laws and that Congress has two parts- a Senate and a House of Representatives, lists all of the powers of Congress (delegated powers) including the Elastic Clause

Question 5

Article 2

Answer 5

The main duties of the President are explained in this article, “Chief” roles such as Commander-in-chief, legislator, and diplomat

Question 6

Article 3

Answer 6

Article of the Constitution that sets up the Judicial Branch and defines treason.

Question 7

Article 4

Answer 7

Article of the Constitution that regulates the states’ roles, and their interaction with the National government.

Question 8

Article 5

Answer 8

Article that says how the Constitution can be changed, or amended by 2/3rds of Congress and 3/4s of the states

Question 9

Article 6

Answer 9

declares that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

Question 10

Article 7

Answer 10

tells how the Constitution will be ratified, or approved. It says that at least 9 states out of the original 13 had to approve of the Constitution.

Question 11

1st Amendment

Answer 11

The Constitutional Amendment establishes the five great liberties: freedom of religion, of assembly, of the press, of the petition, and of speech (RAPPS)

Question 12

2nd Amendment

Answer 12

Right to keep and bear arms

Question 13

3rd Amendment

Answer 13

The government may not house soldiers in private homes without the consent of the owner

Question 14

4th Amendment

Answer 14

Protects Americans against unreasonable searches and seizures. No soldier, Gov agent, or police can search your home without a search warrant.

Question 15

5th Amendment

Answer 15

The constitutional amendment is designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without the due process of law.

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6th Amendment

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the constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial for a criminal case

Question 17

7th Amendment

Answer 17

Provides the right to a trial by a jury in civil suits

Question 18

8th Amendment

Answer 18

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Question 19

9th Amendment

Answer 19

Makes clear that people’s rights are not limited to just those listed in the Constitution. (Power to the People)

Question 20

10th Amendment

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The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

Question 21

Articles of Confederation

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The U.S.’ first constitution. Created a weak national government and powerful states.

Question 22

Constitutional Convention

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Meeting to revise the Articles of Confederation. They ended up writing a new constitution for the U.S.

Question 23

Great Compromise

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Created a bicameral legislative body (Congress) with representation based on the state’s population in the House of Representatives and equal state representation in the Senate.

Question 24

The Three-Fifths Compromise

Answer 24

Determined that each slave would be counted as three-fifths of a person (or for every 5 slaves, 3 would count) for the purpose of taxes and representation. The compromise granted disproportionate political power to Southern slave states.

Question 25

Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise

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The northern states thought congress should be able to regulate trade with other countries. The southern states feared that Congress would use this power to tax exports (which the South depended on) and that Congress might interfere with the slave trade. The compromise was that Congress could regulate trade between the states and foreign countries but Congress could not interfere with the slave trade for 20 years (until 1808)

Question 26

Bill of rights

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First ten amendments to the Constitution. Gives citizens protections (freedom of speech, religion, etc)

Question 27

Electoral College

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A system in which each state legislature would choose a number of electors. The Electoral College would elect the President and Vice President. Today the Electoral College system is still used but the voters choose electors directly.

Question 28

Shays' Rebellion

Answer 28

The rebellion of farmers convinced the founding fathers that a stronger government was needed.