Unit 3 (Constitution) STAAR Review

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This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?

It allowed states to lower their tax rate by adding up the total of all persons living in the state.

It confirmed that the federal government would be the authority on issues relating to slavery.

It established that enslaved people were not equal to free people when determining representation.

It determined that enslaved people could not be taxed by the states.

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This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create the governmental structure?

By settling the issues over taxation.

By settling the issues between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

By settling the issues between large and small states.

By settling the issues over voting rights in the North.

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Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths compromise?

To create a government with a bicameral legislation

To settle the debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation

To create a government based on the principle of federalism

To settle the debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people

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This list details some provisions of the English Bill of Rights from 1689.
Provisions of English Bill of Rights, 1689
-allowed free speech and debate in Parliament
-prevented excessive fines and cruel punishment
-ended government taxation without consent of the people
Which principle in the U.S. Constitution is MOST closely related to the rights in this list?

Funding of government through tariffs

Justice through judicial review

Protection of individual liberties

Separation of governmental powers

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Which historical documents had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

The Mayflower Compact

The English Bill of Rights

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

The Articles of Confederation

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Drugi mogući odgovor:

Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory

All states had to approve amendments

States coined their own money

The one house legislature was based on population

The central government had too much power

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Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
-Declaration of Independence
Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

Congress may ratify amendments

Congress may override a presidential veto

The Senate may vote to turn down treaties

The House of Representatives introduces tax bills

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Drugi mogući odgovor:

Cruel punishments and excessive fines are prohibited

Only Congress can make laws

People can serve in the military

People are governed by state and national laws

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Drugi mogući odgovor:

Declares Laws Unconstitutional

Declares Wars

Commands armed forces

Enforces the Laws

Makes the Laws

Interprets the Laws

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What government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

Popular Sovereignty

Federalism

Separation of Powers

Republicanism

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Why was the Third Amendment prohibiting the quartering of troops added to the U.S. Constitution?

To reinforce the need for state militias in the United States

To maintain control over members of the British military

To address colonial treatment by the British military

To ensure the national government could pay for the U.S. military

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This grievance is listed in a historical document presented to the British king.
Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent. —Declaration of Independence
How was this grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

Only states have the power to tax citizens.

Only Congress can pass laws on taxation.

Only the courts can decide the legality of taxation.

Only the president can determine to tax citizens.

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Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

Due Process

Eminent Domain

Free Speech

Federalism

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Which requirement is expected of an immigrant after becoming a U.S. Citizen?

To run for political office

To obey the law

To enlist in the military

To become an informed voter

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This excerpt is from a letter written by a Founding Father.
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost" -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Currie, January 28, 1786
Why did Jefferson believe this freedom was significant?

To prevent political parties from sharing information about opponents

To allow governmental review of information prior to publication

To allow different points of view to be shared with the public

To prevent criticism of elected officials who pass laws

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How did the First Amendment protection of religious freedom affect U.S. society in the early history of the country?

It prevented conflict between individuals who were members of different religions.

It prevented the government from making laws prohibiting the practice of certain religious beliefs.

It allowed for state governments to unify their citizens under one common religion.

It allowed for the preservation of many religious places through government support.

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Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?

Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone to chooses to listen.

Political leaders can require religious tests in order to hold public office.

Ministers can work together to establish a national religion.

Political leaders can require churches to pay taxes.

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Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?

The nativist Know-Nothing party attracted more members

Eastern communities forced Mormons to migrate West

City officials worked to reduce the political power of Catholic immigrants

Evangelists led revivals in New England

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This diagram describes select actions of the U.S. government.
Which principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose? Think about the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.

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Unit 3 (Constitution) STAAR Review

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create the governmental structure?

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths compromise?

Which historical documents had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
-Declaration of Independence
Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

What government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

Why was the Third Amendment prohibiting the quartering of troops added to the U.S. Constitution?

This grievance is listed in a historical document presented to the British king.
Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent. —Declaration of Independence
How was this grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

Which requirement is expected of an immigrant after becoming a U.S. Citizen?

This excerpt is from a letter written by a Founding Father.
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost" -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Currie, January 28, 1786
Why did Jefferson believe this freedom was significant?

How did the First Amendment protection of religious freedom affect U.S. society in the early history of the country?

Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?

Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?

This diagram describes select actions of the U.S. government.
Which principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose? Think about the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.

Explain the purpose of the 7th Amendment and how it protects the rights of individuals in civil cases.

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create the governmental structure?

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths compromise?

Which historical documents had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
-Declaration of Independence
Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

What government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

Why was the Third Amendment prohibiting the quartering of troops added to the U.S. Constitution?

This grievance is listed in a historical document presented to the British king.
Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent. —Declaration of Independence
How was this grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

Which requirement is expected of an immigrant after becoming a U.S. Citizen?

This excerpt is from a letter written by a Founding Father.
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost" -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Currie, January 28, 1786
Why did Jefferson believe this freedom was significant?

How did the First Amendment protection of religious freedom affect U.S. society in the early history of the country?

Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?

Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?

This diagram describes select actions of the U.S. government.
Which principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose? Think about the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.

Explain the purpose of the 7th Amendment and how it protects the rights of individuals in civil cases.

Unit 3 (Constitution) STAAR Review

Unit 3 (Constitution) STAAR Review

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution. How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create the governmental structure?

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths compromise?

Which historical documents had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good." -Declaration of IndependenceWhich statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

What government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

Why was the Third Amendment prohibiting the quartering of troops added to the U.S. Constitution?

This grievance is listed in a historical document presented to the British king.Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent. —Declaration of IndependenceHow was this grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

Which requirement is expected of an immigrant after becoming a U.S. Citizen?

This excerpt is from a letter written by a Founding Father."Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost" -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Currie, January 28, 1786Why did Jefferson believe this freedom was significant?

How did the First Amendment protection of religious freedom affect U.S. society in the early history of the country?

Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?

Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?

This diagram describes select actions of the U.S. government.Which principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose? Think about the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.

Explain the purpose of the 7th Amendment and how it protects the rights of individuals in civil cases.

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution. How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create the governmental structure?

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths compromise?

Which historical documents had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good." -Declaration of IndependenceWhich statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

What government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

Why was the Third Amendment prohibiting the quartering of troops added to the U.S. Constitution?

This grievance is listed in a historical document presented to the British king.Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent. —Declaration of IndependenceHow was this grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

Which requirement is expected of an immigrant after becoming a U.S. Citizen?

This excerpt is from a letter written by a Founding Father."Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost" -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Currie, January 28, 1786Why did Jefferson believe this freedom was significant?

How did the First Amendment protection of religious freedom affect U.S. society in the early history of the country?

Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?

Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?

This diagram describes select actions of the U.S. government.Which principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose? Think about the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.

Explain the purpose of the 7th Amendment and how it protects the rights of individuals in civil cases.

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create the governmental structure?

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
-Declaration of Independence
Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

This grievance is listed in a historical document presented to the British king.
Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent. —Declaration of Independence
How was this grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

This excerpt is from a letter written by a Founding Father.
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost" -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Currie, January 28, 1786
Why did Jefferson believe this freedom was significant?

This diagram describes select actions of the U.S. government.
Which principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose? Think about the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create the governmental structure?

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
-Declaration of Independence
Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

This grievance is listed in a historical document presented to the British king.
Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent. —Declaration of Independence
How was this grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

This excerpt is from a letter written by a Founding Father.
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost" -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Currie, January 28, 1786
Why did Jefferson believe this freedom was significant?

This diagram describes select actions of the U.S. government.
Which principle outlined in the U.S. Constitution is represented by this diagram AND what is its purpose? Think about the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.