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“Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.” According to the excerpt, how did the Articles of Confederation define Congress’ role?
Congress would retain only the specific powers it was delegated by the Articles.
Why is it important for people to serve on juries when they are called upon to do so?
Serving on a jury protects the rights of someone accused of a crime.
What freedoms did many states guarantee in their constitutions? Choose the TWO correct answers.
trial by jury freedom of religion
Look at the map. According to the map, approximately how many total sections were available in the Fifth Range?
468
What prompted the call to rewrite the Articles of Confederation?
Limitations on the central government led to an economic downturn.
Why did the Great Compromise establish a two-house legislature?
to fairly represent all states
What did the Virginia and New Jersey Plans have in common? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Both had three branches of government. Both had a legislative branch that included elected representatives.
Read Chief Justice John Marshall’s opinion in the case Marbury v. Madison (1803). “It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is. Those who apply the rule to particular cases must, of necessity, expound [explain] and interpret that rule. If two laws conflict with each other, the Courts must decide on the operation of each. So, if a law be in opposition to the Constitution, if both the law and the Constitution apply to a particular case, so that the Court must either decide that case conformably [corresponds] to the law, disregarding the Constitution, or conformably to the Constitution, disregarding the law, the Court must determine which of these conflicting rules governs the case. . .” How does Chief Justice Marshall’s opinion reflect the role of the judicial branch in government?
His opinion demonstrates the need for the judicial branch to decide how laws are applied on a case-by-case basis.
Which statement reflects the ideas from the Magna Carta that influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution?
People have the right to a trial by jury and to own private property.
Look at the photograph. Which statement best characterizes what these Americans are doing?
They are exercising citizens’ right to assemble peacefully.
How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution?
by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights
Which aspects of the U.S. Constitution drew inspiration from the English Bill of Rights? Choose the TWO correct answers.
regularly held elections of officials the right of habeas corpus
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
Read the excerpt from the U.S. Constitution. “The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person.” What is the main idea of this clause?
Congress may not restrict the importation of slaves until 1808.
Why is James Madison considered to be the “Father of the Constitution”?
His ideas about democratic government influenced the writing of the Constitution.
Which of the following groups gained greater political rights when amendments were added to the Constitution?
African Americans
Which of the following grievances included in the Declaration of Independence was addressed in the Bill of Rights?
“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury. . . .”
What effects did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on the southern states?
It gave those states more representation in Congress.
Read the quotation. “All bills of credit emitted, monies borrowed, and debts contracted by, or under the authority of Congress, before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said united states, and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.” —Articles of Confederation, Article XII The main goal of this Article is to
place the responsibility of financing the central government on the states.
Which of the following are examples of republicanism, as set forth by the Constitution? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will. Representatives vote according to their judgment but remain open to the opinions of their constituents.