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Constitution STAAR Questions (16, 17, 18)
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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation? 8.4(C)
They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.
They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.
They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government.
They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which numbered pair correctly replaces (1) and (2) in this table? 8.16(A)
(1) three-fourths
(2) eligible voters
(1) two-thirds
(2) Electoral College
(1) three-fourths
(2) Supreme Court
(1) two-thirds
(2) state legislatures
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which constitutional principle is Jefferson referring to in this excerpt? 8.18(A)
Full faith and credit
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Judicial review
- 4. Multiple Choice
Those who agreed with this point of view were known as — 8.17(A)
Minutemen
Loyalists
Federalists
Patriots
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution? 8.21(C)
To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation
To reach a compromise between large and small states
To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states
To implement the outcome of a popular vote
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of this amendment? 8.15(D)
To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government
To prevent conflicts between state and local governments
To limit the authority of the federal government
To increase the participation of citizens in state government
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which law would be considered unconstitutional on the basis of First Amendment guarantees? 8.25(C)
A ban on the publication of classified information by government employees
A requirement that church employees pay income tax
A requirement that churches get a permit before building a new chapel
A prohibition on electing religious leaders to government office
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which sentence completes this diagram? 8.19(B)
People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.
Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.
A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution? 8.17(A)
The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.
A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
A republican system of government will better represent large states.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which amendment prohibits federal and state governments from carrying out these actions? 8.25(C)
The First Amendment
The Second Amendment
The Fifth Amendment
The Tenth Amendment
- 11. Multiple Choice
What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution? 8.4(E)
The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.
Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability.
The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government.
Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist states in times of crisis.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise? 8.4(D)
It increased the political influence of the South.
It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens.
It decreased the federal tax on property in the South.
It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation? 8.15(B)
Any congressional action required executive approval.
Congress lacked the power to declare war.
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
- 14. Multiple Choice
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, George Mason argued — 8.17(A)
against increased power for the national government
for the dissolution of state governments
against the passage of a bill of rights
for the creation of a strong executive branch
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which document was the focus of this presentation? 8.15(B)
The Mayflower Compact
The Articles of Confederation
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which amendment provides for the protections described in this list? 8.19(B)
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty? 8.15(D)
“Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own
Members. . . .”
“The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year
by the People of the several States. . . .”
“The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore. . . .”
“The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives,
shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.”
- 18. Multiple Choice
The Twelfth Amendment established a new process for choosing a president and a vice president. The purpose of this amendment was to — 8.16(A)
prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch
ease the eligibility requirements for holding federal office
keep state officials from exerting undue influence on presidential elections
reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections
- 19. Multiple Choice
Conflicting interpretations of this amendment played a major role in the — 8.17(B)
Bank War
Nullification Crisis
Corrupt Bargain
XYZ Affair
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution? 8.4(E)
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment? 8.25(C)
States have the power to regulate public education.
People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.
Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers.
- 22. Multiple Choice
This provision is a response to which grievance from the Declaration of Independence? 8.15(C)
“For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever . . .”
“For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government . . .”
“He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records.”
“He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners.”
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