Social Studies Unit Test : Constitution

Question 1

Why did George Mason and the anti federalists not approve the constitution.

Answer 1

The anti-federalist position was simple; there
were few restrictions on the national government to protect the
rights of individual citizens, and plus compared to the Article of Confederation, the Constitution appeared diminishing and undermining to the rights and freedoms of individual citizens. They believed that the new national government would become too powerful and abusive, similar to what parliament did before the American revolution. The anti-federalists found it only logical logical that the
Constitution of a new government should include rights deemed to Americans. In addition, George Mason’s refusal to sign the document added pressure to Congress which helped address the concerns..

Question 2

1 A

Answer 2

Protects the freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Limitations: The Establishment Clause: The government cannot endorse or establish a state religion. Free Exercise Clause: Cannot prohibit your exercise of religion

• Freedom of Assembly: The government can impose reasonable restrictions on the manner of assembly to protect public safety.
• Freedom of Petition: While individuals have the right to petition the government, it must be done in a non-disruptive manner.

Question 3

2 A

Answer 3

The right to keep and bear arms. This allows individuals to own and carry weapons.

Question 4

3A

Answer 4

Prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes during peacetime without their consent.

Question 5

4 A

Answer 5

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The government must have a warrant to search your property or take your things.

Question 6

5 A

Answer 6

identifies the important protections we have when we are subjected to criminal charges.

person cannot be held to answer for a serious crime unless there is an indictment by a grand jury.

protection against double jeopardy

The right to protect self-incrimination.

The Takings Clasue:The government has not right to take property without probable cause. However, they can take private property using Eminent Domain or just compensation.

Question 7

6 A

Answer 7

Gauranteeing a person a speedy and public trial held by an impartial jury, to be informed of the charges, ,and to have a lawyer.

Question 8

7 A

Answer 8

Guarantees a trial by jury in civil cases where the amount in question is 20.00 or higher.

Question 9

8 A

Answer 9

Prevents people from cruel and unusual punishment. No excessive fines or bails.

Question 10

9 A

Answer 10

The list of certain rights will be protected whether those rights are listed or not. It allows for more rights than what are written specifically in the constitution.

Question 11

10 A

Answer 11

Any powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution, are reserved for the states.

Question 12

Due Process

Answer 12

The idea that the laws and rules of the government are treating people fairly

Question 13

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 13

A government where the people have the right to vote or change its government if it abuses its power.

Question 14

Republicanism

Answer 14

A form of government where the people exercise their political power by voting for representatives.

Question 15

Federalism

Answer 15

The power to govern is shared between the state and federal government.

Question 16

Checks and balances

Answer 16

When the three forms of government have the power to check the other branches. This prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Question 17

Indivisual Rights

Answer 17

People have rights, liberties, and privleges.

Question 18

Limited Government

Answer 18

Government has limited power. This means that even government officials must obey the law.