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GRADSCHOOL Unit 3 Assessment - The US Constitution

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Relying on your knowledge of the topic and the various materials distributed and reviewed in class, answer the following questions to the best of your ability. For each question, pick the option that best answers each question or statement.

Section 1 - The Articles of Confederation & the Constitutional Convention

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Section 2 - The Seven Principles of the US Constitution

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Section 3 - The Three Branches of Government

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Section 4 - The Bill of Rights

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Read the following scenario and identify the Constitutional amendment that best describes the right/freedom at the center of the issue in the provided scenario.
***NOTE: You are NOT determining whether the described actions are legal/constitutional, only which amendment [right/freedom] would be immediately called into question given the provided scenario.

In Language Arts class, students were tasked with identifying a need around the school that they felt was worthy of bringing attention and awareness to. A group of students decided to write a report and give a presentation to their peers on the problem of bullying in the school but the principal stopped them from presenting their findings to the community at an upcoming assembly for fear that it would make the school look bad.

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Question 51

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Read the following scenario and identify the Constitutional amendment that best describes the right/freedom at the center of the issue in the provided scenario.
***NOTE: You are NOT determining whether the described actions are legal/constitutional, only which amendment [right/freedom] would be immediately called into question given the provided scenario.

Dr. Pearson, an avid hunter, opens the door of his home one day to find agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms outside of his cabin in the woods. They inform him that certain provisions of a new federal law allow them to enter his home, search for, and confiscate any items that can cause harm to the public/government so that he may not engage in terrorist activities or plot against the United States government. They have no warrant and no evidence that he is connected to any such activities, but proceed to enter his home and search for any dangerous items that could be used in a manner that could be harmful to the public/government.

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Question 52

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Read the following scenario and identify the Constitutional amendment that best describes the right/freedom at the center of the issue in the provided scenario.
***NOTE: You are NOT determining whether the described actions are legal/constitutional, only which amendment [right/freedom] would be immediately called into question given the provided scenario.

Because members of Congress are unhappy with students’ standardized test scores in many states, they passed a federal law that abolishes state and local control over schools, including the election of school boards, and requires a standardized national curriculum for all students across the entire country.

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Question 53

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Read the following scenario and identify the Constitutional amendment that best describes the right/freedom at the center of the issue in the provided scenario.
***NOTE: You are NOT determining whether the described actions are legal/constitutional, only which amendment [right/freedom] would be immediately called into question given the provided scenario.

A known drug dealer is arrested for suspected connections to a murder. The police do not inform him of his rights and immediately begin to interrogate him. They continue until he admits he knows the victim of the crime and was in the neighborhood where the murder took place, at which point they send him to prison without ever charging him with a crime and refusing to even provide him a trial to prove his involvement in the murder.

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Question 54

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Read the following scenario and identify the Constitutional amendment that best describes the right/freedom at the center of the issue in the provided scenario.
***NOTE: You are NOT determining whether the described actions are legal/constitutional, only which amendment [right/freedom] would be immediately called into question given the provided scenario.

Because of the budget deficit, the United States government is looking for ways to cut costs. They have announced a plan to require American citizens without children to provide housing to soldiers.

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Question 55

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Read the following scenario and identify the Constitutional amendment that best describes the right/freedom at the center of the issue in the provided scenario.
***NOTE: You are NOT determining whether the described actions are legal/constitutional, only which amendment [right/freedom] would be immediately called into question given the provided scenario.

Ryan is a 17-year old who plays for and is the captain of the high school football team. Before the Friday night game, he and his teammates are required to turn in their backpacks and submit to a drug test. Ryan’s test shows traces of illegal drugs but no such item is found in his backpack. Because of these findings, he is not allowed to participate in the game.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, who was in charge of enforcing the laws passed by Congress?

Each individual state

The Continental Army

The central government

The leader of Congress

Shays' Rebellion involved a group of farmers who were angry about

being ignored by the government after fighting for the Patriots.

not being able to ship their products from New Orleans.

losing their farms due to low crop prices and high state taxes.

more rights given to settlers in the Northwest Territories.

What prompted the call to rewrite the Articles of Confederation?

The desire to win independence and unify the nation under a new, strong central government.

The need to establish a national court system to deal with disputes between American citizens.

The nation's westward expansion made it necessary to modify the document to accommodate for new states.

Unrest from the public due to the economic downturn caused by the limitations on the national government.

The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to

show opposition to the new Constitution.

explain and defend the new Constitution.

attack the reputation of popular Anti-Federalists.

expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Compromise?

It created a bicameral legislature with representation based on both population and equality.

It was created to settle the debate on representation between the larger states and the smaller states.

It included a solution for how to count slaves for taxation and representation purposes throughout the United States.

Three branches of government were formed under the Great Compromise - the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial.

Which of the following best describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

It gave Congress the power to ban slavery in individual states.

It determined how slaves would be counted in the population.

It expanded the powers of the Executive Branch and the President.

It gave states the power to ban slavery within their own borders.

What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on Southern states?

It limited the number of states that allowed slavery.

It helped increase the number of slaves traded.

It gave the South the power to outvote the North.

It gave those states more representation in Congress.

Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the information relayed by this chart? (select two)

The Federalists supported a strong Constitution and a system to balance the government powers.

The Antifederalists wanted a strong central government.

The Antifederalists wanted a Bill of Rights as a measure of protection of those rights.

The Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.

Why did the Anti-Federalists feel that it was important for the Constitution to include a bill of rights?

Most state constitutions already had a bill of rights.

They feared that a strong central government would ignore basic rights.

The English Bill of Rights had proven effective for the colonies.

The rights of women and minorities were not included in the Constitution.

A bill of rights is a

plan for the legislature.

plan for voting rights.

document that sets laws and processes of government.

list of freedoms a government promises to protect.

Which of the following best exemplifies the Constitutional principle of federalism?

The establishment of a strong executive branch.

The division of power between the federal and state governments.

The implementation of a system of checks and balances.

The establishment of a strong legislative branch.

Why are individual rights considered a fundamental principle of the United States Constitution?

Because they ensure that the government cannot infringe upon certain freedoms and liberties

Because they guarantee absolute power to the government

Because they prioritize the rights of the government over those of the individuals

Because they advocate for a system of absolute monarchy

Which of the following best exemplifies the Constitutional principle of republicanism?

People elect representatives to make laws.

People are free to carry on their lives as they choose to.

People can rebel against their government and overthrow it.

People have certain rights guaranteed to them.

Which Constitutional principle is best exemplified by citizens electing representatives to carry out their will instead of participating directly in government decisions?

Limited Government

Individual Rights

Separation of Powers

Republicanism

Which of the following best reflects the principle of checks and balances in the Constitution?

The division of the powers of the government between the three branches.

The prevention of the government from excessively punishing citizens.

The ability of each of the three branches to limit the powers of the other branches.

The division of the powers of the government between the federal and state governments.

What Constitutional principle is best exemplified by the creation of the three branches of government in Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution?

Separation of Powers

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Popular Sovereignty

What is the primary purpose of the principle of limited government in the United States Constitution?

To grant unlimited authority to the government.

To establish a monarchy.

To eliminate individual rights.

To ensure that the government's power is restricted and defined by law.

What is the main purpose of the principle of separation of powers in the Constitution?

To ensure that one branch of government has absolute power.

To concentrate all power within the legislative branch.

To prevent the abuse of power by dividing governmental responsibilities among three branches.

To establish a system of direct democracy.

How does the principle of popular sovereignty contribute to the foundation of the United States government?

By placing ultimate political authority in the hands of the people.

By emphasizing the importance of a strong central government.

By concentrating power in the hands of a few elites.

By advocating for the rule of law.

What principle and goal were the framers establishing by opening the U.S. Constitution with the words, "We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union…"?

The principle of limited government and the goal of creating a representative government.

The principle of popular sovereignty and the goal of uniting the nation.

The principle of federalism and the goal of insuring domestic tranquility within the country.

The principle of individual rights and the goal of promoting the general welfare throughout the country.

Which of the following was established by Article I [1] of the US Constitution?

The Office of the President

The US Senate

The Supreme Court

The Department of Defense

Which of the following was established by Article II [2] of the US Constitution?

State Governments

The Judicial Branch

The House of Representatives

The Office of the President

Which of the following was established by Article III [3] of the US Constitution?

The Executive Branch

The Supreme Court

The US Congress

The Department of the Treasury

If no presidential candidate receives a majority vote in the Electoral College, what *specific* part of the government decides who the next President will be?

The US Senate

The Supreme Court

The House of Representatives

The Presidential Cabinet

What *specific* part of the government is responsible for initiating the impeachment process for a government official who has allegedly committed "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors"

The US Senate

The Supreme Court

The House of Representatives

The President

What *specific* part of the government is responsible for convicting & removing a government official who has allegedly committed "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors"

The US Senate

The Supreme Court

The House of Representatives

The President

Which of the following best describes the process for how a bill [proposed idea] becomes a national law?

It must be voted on and passed by BOTH houses of Congress before being signed by the President

It must be signed by the President before being voted on and passed by BOTH houses of Congress

It must be approved by the Supreme Court before being voted on and passed by BOTH houses of Congress

It must be voted on and passed by BOTH houses of Congress before being approved and signed by the Supreme Court

Which of the following best describes the main job of the Legislative Branch of the United States government?

To create and pass national laws for the entire country.

To enforce national laws throughout the country.

To evaluate/interpret laws throughout the country.

Which of the following best describes the main job of the Executive Branch of the United States government?

To create and pass national laws for the entire country.

To enforce national laws throughout the country.

To evaluate/interpret laws throughout the country.

Which of the following best describes the main job of the Judicial Branch of the United States government?

To create and pass national laws for the entire country.

To enforce national laws throughout the country.

To evaluate/interpret laws throughout the country.

Jimmy Olsen just got re-elected to his 4th term in the US House of Representatives. How long will Representative Olsen serve on the US House of Representatives during this 4th term?

2 years

4 years

6 years

8 years

Kara Kent just got re-elected to her 2nd term in the US Senate. How long will Senator Kent serve on the US Senate during her 2nd term?

2 years

4 years

6 years

12 years

Lois Lane just got re-elected to her 2nd term as President of the United States. How long will President Lane serve throughout her entire tenure [2 terms] as President of the United States?

2 years

4 years

6 years

8 years

Dru Zod was just confirmed by the Senate as the newest member of the Supreme Court of the United States. How long will Justice Zod serve throughout his entire tenure as a Supreme Court Justice?

18 years

25 years

35 years

Life

In 1869, the United States Congress set the number of current justices [members] on the Supreme Court of the United States to how many?

9

14

100

435

When the United States Congress passed the Apportionment Act of 1911, the total current number of members of the United States House of Representatives was set to what number?

9

50

100

435

According to the US Constitution, how many Senators are provided to each state in the US Senate?

2

50

100

435

Clark Kent is a 33 year-old who has plans to run for an open seat representing the state of Kansas in the US House of Representatives. Mr. Kent wasn't born in the United States but was adopted by US parents and moved here as an infant [<2 years old].  As soon as Mr. Kent turned 18 years old he applied for and was granted full US citizenship. He has lived in the state of Kansas since he moved to the United States.

According to the information above, does Mr. Kent meet the Constitutional requirements to become a member of the US House of Representatives?

Yes

No

Not enough information provided

Diana Prince is a 53 year-old who plans to run for an open seat representing Washington D.C. in the US Senate. Ms. Prince wasn't born in the United States, but moved here ~20 years ago. After becoming accustomed to life in the United States, she finally applied for and was granted full US citizenship approximately 8 years ago. Due to her work, Ms. Prince is always moving around, never spending more than a few years in any one area, and she has only been in the Washington D.C. area for the past year.

According to the information above, does Ms. Prince meet the Constitutional requirements to become a member of the US Senate?

Yes

No

Not enough information provided

Alexander Luthor is a 43 year-old who plans to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. Mr. Luthor was born and raised in the United States, and after graduating from MIT [Massachusetts Institute of Technology] he started his own business, LexCorp. The expansion of his business into a global empire resulted in him constantly traveling around the world. Due to these efforts, he has spent a considerable amount of his adult life living outside of the United States while building his global empire, totaling ~13 years. 

Unfortunately, some of Mr. Luthor's business dealings with countries and foreign leaders who are not friendly to the United States government have been viewed negatively in the eyes of the American public. Additionally, Mr. Luthor has been accused of committing serious crimes both in the United States and abroad. He has even been convicted [found guilty] and served a small amount of time in prison for various financial crimes over his adult life.

According to the information above, does Mr. Luthor meet the Constitutional requirements to become President of the United States?

Yes

No

Not enough information provided

Which of the following best describes one of the methods to officially propose a new amendment to the Constitution?

Two-thirds (2/3) of the House and Senate vote to propose the amendment.

Every state holds a vote that requires a simple majority to propose the amendment.

Three-fourths (3/4) of the House and the Senate vote to ratify the amendment.

Three-fourths (3/4) of the state legislatures [government] vote to propose the amendment.

What method of proposing an amendment to the US Constitution has never been used in history?

Every state holds a vote that requires a simple majority to propose the amendment.

Two-thirds (2/3) of the state legislatures [governments] call for a National Convention.

Two-thirds (2/3) of the House and Senate vote to propose the amendment.

Three-fourths (3/4) of the state legislatures [governments] vote to propose the amendment.

What method of ratifying an amendment to the US Constitution has only been used one time in history?

Three-fourths (3/4) of the state legislatures [government] vote to ratify the amendment.

Three-fourths (3/4) of the states vote to ratify the amendment.

Three-fourths (3/4) of the House and the Senate vote to ratify the amendment.

Three-fourths (3/4) of the Supreme Court votes to ratify the amendment.

Amendments I & II can best be categorized into which of the following types of rights?

Voting Rights

Rights of The Accused

Limits on Government

Individual Freedoms

Amendments IV, V, VI, VII, & VIII can best be categorized into which of the following types of rights?

Voting Rights

Rights of The Accused

Limits on Government

Individual Freedoms

Amendments III, IX, & X can best be categorized into which of the following types of rights?

Voting Rights

Rights of The Accused

Limits on Government

Individual Freedoms

Which of the following best describes what Amendment V of the Constitution protects?

The right of citizens to bear arms.

The right to not be forced to testify against oneself in court.

The right to a lawyer and a trial decided by a jury.

The right to freedom of speech.

Which of the following best describes what Amendment I of the Constitution protects?

It offers protection of basic individual liberties.

It provides protections against unlawful searches.

It protects the rights of people accused of crimes.

It protects against one being forced to testify against oneself in court.

Which of the following best describes what Amendment VIII of the Constitution protects?

Being forced to house troops during times of peace.

Forcing citizens to give up their weapons and firearms to the government.

Being accused of crimes without being presented with evidence against you.

Against facing cruel and unusual punishment at the hands of the government.