Bill of Rights
What does R A P P S stand for?
R-Religion
A-Assembly
P-Petition
P-Press
S-Speech
Which principle is represented by the following:
Legislative (Congress)-Makes the Laws
Executive (President)-Enforces the Laws
Judicial (Supreme Court)-Interprets (reviews) the Laws
Separation of Powers
Why was it difficult for Congress under the Articles to pass new laws?
9 out of 13 states had to agree
What do we call the responsibilities that all citizens have?
Civic Duties
Plan created by the Large States:
Bicameral Legislature
Representation based on population
Virginia Plan
Which amendment offers protection from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Which Principle is represented by the following:
The 8th Amendment states that the government cannot excessively punish or fine a person for criminal convictions if the crime does not match the punishment.
Limited Government
Why was it difficult to amend the Articles of Confederation?
All 13 states had to agree
Given an example of a mandatory civic duty?
-Jury Duty
-Obeying the Law
-Paying Taxes
Plan created by the Small States:
Unicameral Legislature
Equal Representation
New Jersey Plan
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial, a trial by jury, and a lawyer during a trial?
5th Amendment
Which Principle is represented by the following:
Federal Government can establish a post office.
State Governments can regulate education in their states.
Both Governments can collect taxes.
Federalism
Why couldn't the Articles enforce their laws?
No Executive/President
What is an example of voluntary civic duty?
-Voting
-Staying informed
-Participating in Government
Which Compromise is described by the following:
Bicameral Legislature
Senate-Based on Equal Representation
House of Representatives-Based on a States Population
The Great Compromise
What are the two protections granted in the 8th Amendment?
1. Protection from cruel and usual punishment
2. Protection from excessive fines and bail
Which Principle is represented by the following:
Citizens elect a new President every four years and elect new Congressmen in the House of Representatives every two years.
Republicanism
Which rebellion proved that the government was WEAK?
Shay's Rebellion
Bonus Question 600 Points:
The English Bill of Rights inspired which of the seven principles?
Individual Rights
What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
To establish a system for counting slaves towards congressional representation.
Read the following scenario:
The Texas Legislature has just passed a law regarding religion in Texas. The law states that all Texas citizens must attend the Church of Latter Day Saints every Sunday and abide by their rules and tenants.
Which amendment does this scenario violate (if any) and what part of the amendment is being violated?
1st Amendment/ Freedom of Religion
Which Principle is represented by the following:
The President can veto laws passed by Congress.
If Congress disagrees, they can override the Presidential Veto with a two-thirds vote.
The Supreme Court can intervene by using their power of Judicial Review to declare the law Unconstitutional
Checks and Balances
Under the Northwest Ordinance, what are the three steps to becoming a state?
1. Settler move to a territory.
2. At a population of 5,000 free males a territory can establish self-government.
3. At a population of 60,000 a territory can apply for statehood.
Bonus Question 800 Points:
Who is the Father of the U.S Constitution?
James Madison