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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 well-reasoned arguments. Answer 1. Place the following events in order: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Unit 5 ReviewA More Perfect Union
Question 1
Which is likely the most valuable leadership quality for a Supreme Court chief justice, such as John Marshall?
Answer 1
An ability to discuss issues logically and make well-reasoned arguments
Question 2
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
Answer 2
I. George Washington becomes first president.
II. John Adams becomes president.III. John Marshall is appointed chief justice.IV. Thomas Jefferson becomes president.
Question 3
The Constitutional Era is characterized by which of the following?
Answer 3
Philosophical differences and compromises in forming the new government
Question 4
The Constitution describes a government with powers divided between the national government and state governments. This constitutional principle is known as what?
Answer 4
Federalism
Question 5
What is a grievance?
Answer 5
A formal complaint
Questions 6
Which democratic principle of the Constitution allows people to create, change, or alter government?
Answer 6
Popular sovereignty
Question 7
What is the Great Compromise of 1787?
Answer 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.
Question 8
A system of government in which people elect lawmakers is called
Answer 8
Republicanism
Question 9
What was the framers intent for developing a process to amend the Constitution?
Answer 9
Allow flexibility for social and governmental changes over time
Question 10
Dividing the roles of government into 3 branches, Executive, Legislative, and
Judicial is called _________________________________.
Answer 10
Separation of Powers
Question 11
When each of the 3 branches of government has a little control, or check, on the other 2 branches this is called-
Answer 11
Checks and Balances
Question 12
How can an amendment be add to the US Constitution?
Answer 12
2/3 of both houses of Congress propose the amendment and ¾ of the states ratify the amendment.
Question 13
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution were intended to protect the rights of individuals from potential abuses by-
Answer 13
The federal government
Question 14
Give an example of how the Executive Branch checks and balances the Legislative Branch.
Answer 14
The president may veto a bill.
Question 15
Give an example of how the Judicial Branch checks and balances the Executive Branch.
Answer 15
The Supreme Court may determine actions unconstitutional.
Question 16
Give an example of how federalism works today.
Answer 16
A new amendment is being proposed from Congress and voted from the states.
Bill of Rights
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