Test Unit 2: The United States Constitution

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

Articles of Confederation

Americans were afraid that ___________________ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

Strong central government

How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

One

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Congress couldn’t collect taxes, provided for no common currency, weak central government

Who is considered ‘Father of the Constitution’

James Madison

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

To introduce the Constitution and state the goals and purposes of the government it establishes

What is the minimum age requirement to be President of the United States according to the Constitution?

35

What is the 'Bill of Rights' in the United States Constitution?

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution

How many years does a senator serve in the senate

6

How does the United States Constitution determine the amount of representatives that each state has in the House of Representatives?

Population

Congress can override a presidential veto with a...

2/3 vote

Which branch of the United Stated government can declare war?

Legislative Branch

This house of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state...

Senate

A proposed law is called a _______________.

bill

The main job of the legislative branch

Write laws

What is the main job of the Executive branch?

Enforce laws

Which political party felt...

The Constitution gives the federal government too much power...

Anti-Federalists

Which political party felt...

The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures

Anti-Federalist

Which political party felt...

The Constitution says federal laws are "the supreme law of the land," so the federal government could just take complete control.

Anti-Federalists

Complete this word association...

Federal = _____________ = Central

National

Which political party felt...

A bill of rights was not needed and that state sovereignty would be protected.

Federalists

Which political party felt...

A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

Federalist

This amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.

Amendment 1

This amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.

Amendment 4

This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, and to belong to a well regulated Militia.

Amendment 2

This amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.

Amendment 3

This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination, right to remain silent and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice.

Amendment 5

This amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment

Amendment 8

How many years does a House of Representative serve?

2

If you are traveling from North Carolina to Virginia, radar detectors must be put out of sight. Failure to do this could result in a traffic violation.

Which level of Government would this law be enforced?

State