Unit 5 Assessment

Question 1

The Constitutional Era is characterized by?

Answer 1

philosophical differences and compromises in forming the new government

Question 2

“Such has been the patient Sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the Necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. the History of the Present King of Great-Britain is a History of repeated Injuries and Usurpations, all having in direct Object the Establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these states. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a Candid World. -Declaration of Independence
How were the grievances described in the quote addressed in the Constitution?

Answer 2

checks were established against executive power

Question 3

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

Answer 3

popular sovereignty

Question 4

These sections of Article I of the U.S. Constitution BEST reflect the ideas of the Great Compromise of 1787

Answer 4

Sections 2 & 3

Question 5

Executive Branch may

Answer 5

veto bills

Question 6

Judicial Branch may

Answer 6

determine actions unconstitutional

Question 7

How was the grievance described in the following quote addressed in the Constitution?
“For depriving us, in many Cases, of the Benefits of Trial by Jury.”

Answer 7

ratification of the 7th Amendment