The Constitution Continued

Question 1

1st amendment:

Answer 1

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and right to petition the the government

Question 2

2nd amendment:

Answer 2

The right to bear arms

Question 3

4th amendment:

Answer 3

Protect of search and seizure

Question 4

5th amendment:

Answer 4

Protects a person against being compelled to be a witness against himself or herself in a criminal case

Question 5

6th amendment:

Answer 5

Guarantee of a speedy, fair trial and and a right to an attorney

Question 6

7th amendment:

Answer 6

The right to a trail by jury

Question 7

8th amendment:

Answer 7

Prohibition or excessive bail, fines and cruel and unusual punishment

Question 8

The levels of law in the U.S.:

Answer 8

1. Constitution and treaties
2. Federal law
3. State constitution
4. State law
5. Local constitution and charters
6. Local laws

Question 8

How the constitution handled slavery

Answer 8

1. 3/5 Clause
2. Slave trade prohibited
3. Fugitive clause:

Question 9

3/5 Clause:

Answer 9

Slaves counted as 3/5th person for the House of Representatives

Question 10

Prohibition of slave trade:

Answer 10

The slave trade could not be prohibited before 1808

Question 11

Fugitive Clause:

Answer 11

Slaves that escaped into free states must be returned to their owners

Question 12

Seven features Dahl identified as “undemocratic”:

Answer 12

1. Slavery
2. Suffrage
3. Election of the president
4. Choosing senators
5. Equal representation
6. Judicial power
7. Congressional power