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- 1. Multiple Choice
When the United States Constitution was written, which compromise was reached by the authors to gain support of the states with small populations?
Congress would consist of both a House of Reps and a Senate
Five enslaved persons would be counted as 3 free persons for the purpose of taxation
The president would be selected by the direct vote of the people
Exported goods could not be taxed, but imported goods could be taxed
- 2. Multiple Choice
Delegates to the constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the three-fifths compromise as a solution to the problem of how to determine the --
number of representatives in the House from each state
qualifications of Supreme Court justices
tariff rates on exports
length of the President's term
- 3. Multiple Choice
The preamble called for a new government system that could "insure domestic tranquility."
Which of these is the BEST example of that government role?
government funding for law enforcement officers
government funding for national highways
reducing the voting age to 18
requiring all men to register for the draft at age 18
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which best explains a major dissatisfaction of the merchant class with the Articles of Confederation?
suffrage was limited to the Howard Smith and Charles Walker
the lack of a national currency made state marketing difficult
the power of Congress to levy and collect taxes was unlimited
it caused European nations to enact trade barriers against the US
- 5. Multiple Choice
The basic constitutional rights of the people were FIRST set out in which document?
13th, 14th, & 15th amendment
10th amendment
Bill of Rights
Equal Rights Amendment
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the United States Bill of Rights?
to provide more power to the national government
to protect individual rights of the people
to grant powers to the states
to establish the rule of law
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which was one of the effects of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a two-house legislature was created
the number of justices in the Supreme Court increased
congress agreed to confirm presidential appointments
southern states gained additional representation based on slave counts
- 8. Multiple Choice
Based on the passage above, which constitutional principle was established to protect American citizens from the tyranny suggested in this quotation?
due process
states rights
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
- 9. Multiple Choice
What was a major demand of the Antifederalists during the debates over ratification of the Constitution?
reduction in the number of representative in congress
the inclusion of a bill of rights
the right to habeas corpus
continuation of slavery in the south
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of each of the provisions above?
to determine the division of power between the state and central government
to create a process for allowing amendments
to grant the central government power to control the states
limit the power of the executive branch
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Articles of the Constitution include the Supremacy Clause which state that
the constitution is the supreme law of the United States
laws passed by the states shall be considered supreme law
people shall be free from unlawful search and seizure
supreme court justices can pass amendments to the constitution
- 12. Multiple Choice
In what way is the structure of state government like that of the federal government?
both have a governor as head of the executive branch
both have a judicial branch to pass laws
both have legislative representatives to pass laws
both have two branches of government
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which amendment was created to protect the rights of freed slaves and their descendants?
first amendment
fourteenth amendment
ninth amendment
seventh amendment
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the Constitution?
propose an amendment, then have citizens vote on it
propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it
ratify an amendment, then propose it be voted on by Congress
vote on an amendment, then have Congress ratify it
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress?
the power to distribute counterfeit money
the power to eliminate the militia
the power to levy taxes on citizens
the power to remove a judge from the branch
- 16. Multiple Choice
A written constitution is important because it
allows the government to control its citizens
cannot be changed or amended
prevents citizens from breaking laws
provides a rule book for the government
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the effect of federalism on state governments?
state governments are allowed to act on federal matters
state governments can rue on local issues
the federal government can appoint state governors
the federal government has absolute control over state government
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?
congress passes laws by unanimous vote
congress vetoes a law passed by the president
the president appoints judges to the Supreme Court
the president passes a law in Congress
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?
changes to the original constitution
descriptions of the structure of government
outline of the limits of government
statement of individual rights and freedoms
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which provision of the original constitution allows congress to enact legislation that adapts to changing circumstances?
due process
elastic clause
electoral college
three-fifths compromise
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is the function of Article X of the Georgia Constitution?
it outlines the powers of local governments
it outlines the structure of the school system
it outlines the basic rights of citizens of Georgia
it outlines the process for amending the document
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which statement about the Constitution of the State of Georgia is NOT correct?
article 1 is a bill of rights for Georgia residents
article II describes the process for voting in elections in Georgia
Article III outlines the structure and responsibilities of Georgia's legislative branch
article IV discusses issues related to taxation and finance for the state of Georgia
- 23. Multiple Choice
How does the appointment process in the Georgia state government illustrate checks and balances in practice?
only the governor of Georgia can appoint government officials, but they must be approved by the Georgia state Senate
only the Georgia House of Reps can appoint government officials, but they must be approved by governor of Georgia
only the Georgia state senate can appoint government officials, but they must be approved by the Georgia Supreme Court
only the Georgia Supreme Court can appoint government officials, but they must be approved by the Georgia House of Reps
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