Bill of Rights
Scenario:
A person has been accused of stealing and is going to court for their crime. They face a fine of $100 dollars if found guilty. The judge will be the one to decide the verdict even through the accused is requesting a jury.
Which Amendment and what right is being violated?
6th Amendment
Trial by Jury
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 are the legally required responsibilities that all citizen must carry out?
Civic Duties
Plan created by the Large States:
Bicameral Legislature
Representation based on population
Virginia Plan
Grievance:
"He has refused his Assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good"
How was this grievance addressed in the Constitution?
Article I: Congress can override a presidential veto
Scenario:
A group of Evangelists gather for a prayer in a public space where they are allowed to be but a group of police officers stop the prayer because they do not agree with their faith.
Which Amendment and what freedom are being violated?
1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion
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
Grievance:
"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us"
How was this grievance addressed in the Constitution?
3rd Amendment: No Quartering of Soldiers
Scenario:
After stealing from a convenience store and being found guilty by a jury in court, a person is sentenced to being taped outside of the store to greet customers day and night for the next 6 months.
Which Amendment and what protection is being violated?
8th Amendment
No Cruel or Unusual Punishment
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
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
Grievance:
"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury"
How was this grievance addressed in the Constitution?
6th Amendment: Right to a Trial by Jury
Scenario:
A homeowner's window is broken by a few kids playing football outside the house. The cost of the repairing the window is $500 so the homeowner sues the kids for the money. In court the kids request a jury by are denied by the Judge who will decide whether they have to pay or not.
Which Amendment and what right is being violated?
7th Amendment
Right to Jury in Civil Cases
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:
Name two historical documents that influenced the creation of the US Constitution.
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Federalist Papers
What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
To establish a system for counting slaves towards congressional representation.
Grievance:
"For suspending our own Legislatures and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever"
How was this grievance addressed in the Constitution?
Article I: Congress makes the laws
Scenario:
Due to low STAAR scores the Federal Government begins opening schools all across the state of Texas. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say that the Federal Government can open schools but the President is really worried about students in Texas.
Which Amendment and what right is being violated?
10th Amendment
State's Rights/Federalism
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
Bonus Question 800 pts:
According to the Compromise of 1850, how would the issue of slavery be decided in the West?
Popular Sovereignty
Grievance:
"In every stage of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms; our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury"
How was this grievance addressed in the Constitution?
1st Amendment: Freedom of Petition