Unit 5 Review

Unit 5 Review A More Perfect Union

 Which

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

Question 1

 An

ability to discuss issues logically and make wellreasoned arguments

Answer 1

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 

Question 2

George Washington becomes first president. II. John Adams becomes president. III. John Marshall is appointed chief justice. IV. Thomas Jefferson becomes president. I.

Answer 2

 The

Constitutional Era is characterized by which of the following?

Question 3

 Philosophical

differences and compromises in forming the new government

Answer 3

 The

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

Question 4

 Federalism

Answer 4

 What

is a grievance?

Question 5

A

formal complaint

Answer 5

 Which

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

Questions 6

 Popular

sovereignty

Answer 6

 What

is the Great Compromise of 1787?

Question 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. 

Answer 7



A system of government in which people elect lawmakers is called

Question 8



Republicanism

Answer 8



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

Question 9



Allow flexibility for social and governmental changes over time

Answer 9

Dividing the roles of government into 3 branches, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial is called _________________________________. 

Question 10



Separation of Powers

Answer 10



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

Question 11



Checks and Balances

Answer 11



How can an amendment be add to the US Constitution?

Question 12



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

Answer 12



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

Question 13



The federal government

Answer 13



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

Question 14



The president may veto a bill.

Answer 14



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

Question 15



The Supreme Court may determine actions unconstitutional.

Answer 15



Give an example of how federalism works today.

Question 16



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

Answer 16

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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

Bill of Rights