When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by this amendment. Seventh Amendment

In what year was the Constitutional Convention held? 1787

Powers not given to the federal government by the U. S Powers not given to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution are reserved to the states and the people. This principle is established by the…. Tenth Amendment

What is the best definition of an “unalienable right”? An individual freedom that government should be unable to take away

Why is voting an example of responsible citizenship? Democracy depends on the active participation of its citizens The costs of maintaining voting polls should not be wasted Elected officials generally perform better than appointed officials Not everyone has the time or ability to serve in public office

At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from the small states most strongly supported the idea of… Equal representation for the states in the national legislature

raising a family being informed about public issues attending a local church, synagogue, or mosque becoming a medical doctor Which is an example of responsible citizenship?

King John of England signed the Magna Carta in 1215 King John of England signed the Magna Carta in 1215. What idea did the Founding Fathers borrow from this document to include in the Bill of Rights? People must be born in a country to have the rights of citizens People have only those individual rights granted to them by the king People accused of a crime will be imprisoned until proven innocent People accused of a crime have a right to a trial by a jury of their equals

In order to resolve a key weakness of the Articles of Confederation, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention decided to --- Increase the powers of the central government

+ = Complete the diagram… Amendment of the U.S. Constitution ??? Proposed by Congress with a two-thirds vote in both houses Ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states + = ??? Complete the diagram… Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

One effect of Anti-Federalist attacks on the U One effect of Anti-Federalist attacks on the U.S Constitution during the ratification debates The right to vote was extended to men without property Several states failed to ratify the Constitution A Supreme Court was added to judge whether laws were constitutional A “Bill of Rights” was added in the form of ten amendments

The sentence…”Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” is found in which amendment? First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Which right best completes the diagram? Right to Bear Arms Due Process of Law Guarantee of a speedy trial Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure ? Which right best completes the diagram? Right to Bear Arms Freedom to speak without fear of punishment Protection from cruel and unusual punishment Freedom of the press to report on court proceedings

Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U. S Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it--- Individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government The courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable Alliances could not be formed with other countries The states would surrender too much power to the federal government

George Mason did not sign the Constitution and opposed its ratification because he believed it… did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse did not give the executive branch enough power to oversee the military prevented the legislative branch from effectively governing the states prevented the judicial branch from using review to overturn acts of the legislature

Congress passes a bill The president vetoes the bill Congress overrides the presidential veto Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the diagram above? Checks and Balances

Plans for self-government Both the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were early colonial--- Plans for self-government

Which group argued that the Constitution must spell out ways to protect people’s basic rights? Anti-Federalists

The accomplishments shown on the tombstone are associated with Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of Independence Author of the Statue of Religious Freedoms Founder of the University of Virginia

The Federalist Papers were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. What was the main impact of their essays? They expressed the need for racial and gender equality The increased popular support for a bill of rights They persuaded states to ratify the U.S. Constitution They led to the creation of a weaker federal government

In 1787, the United States was at a crossroads In 1787, the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to… Restructure the federal government

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited to it by the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. -U.S. Constitution, Tenth Amendment Which principle of the U.S. Constitution is expressed in this amendment? Federalism

Legislative Power (to make the laws) Judicial Power (apply laws to specific situations) Executive Power (carry out the laws Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the diagram above? Separation of powers

Which best summarizes the purpose behind adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution? To limit the powers given to Congress in the U.S. Constitution To protect individual freedoms from abusive governmental power To protect citizens’ rights in the election process To increase the power of the judiciary over the Chief Executive

This excerpt refers to the rights that people… We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights… -Declaration of Independence, 1776 This excerpt refers to the rights that people… Are granted after enlistment in the military Receive by becoming citizens of a country Earn by demonstrating loyalty to their government Have as a result of being human