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U.S. Constitution 1/18 th 8 GRADE 8th 2003 L2 Obj. 4 The U.S. Constitution maintains a republican system of government through the — A B C D president’s power to veto acts of Congress appointment of federal judges to life terms election of representatives who make laws creation of a presidential cabinet 8th 2003 L4 Obj. 4 Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies skills to answer the following question. One Principle of the U.S. Constitution Checks and Balances A system by which each branch of government limits the power of the other branches Which of these is an example of the system of checks and balances? A B C D 8th Congress can regulate industry. Governors can pardon federal prisoners. The president can veto bills passed by Congress. The Supreme Court can impeach members of Congress. 2003 L2 Obj. 1 In 1787 many of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution because of its failure to — A B C D 8th include a bill of rights reduce states’ rights eliminate slavery establish a foreign-trade policy 2003 L4 Obj 4 30 The first three words of the U.S. Constitution, “We the people,” express the idea of popular sovereignty. Popular sovereignty is the belief that the people hold the — A B C D final authority in government power to elect judges to the U.S. Supreme Court authority to break laws established for the common good power to elect the president directly 8th 2003 L2 Obj. 5 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. 2/18 Which of these would complete the diagram? A B C D 8th Alien and Sedition Acts U.S. Constitution Magna Carta Declaration of Independence 2004 L2 Obj 4 In 1787 James Madison and other Federalists supported a written plan for a new government. This plan A B C D 8th made changing laws virtually impossible created a parliamentary government called for a stronger national government called for stricter interpretation of the law 2004 L4 Obj 1 The different political views in the diagram above represent the A B C D Loyalists and Patriots Democratic-Republicans and Federalists Know-Nothings and Abolitionists Whigs and Loyalists 3/18 8th 2004 L1 Obj 4 The primary purpose of the 14th Amendment (1868) was to – A B C D guarantee a minimum income for African Americans grant citizenship to African Americans ensure equal congressional representation for African Americans justify the denial of liberties to African Americans 8th 2004 L1 Obj 4 In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the U.S. Supreme Court established the — A B C D legality of slavery principle of judicial reviews right of the accused to remain silent requirement of providing legal aid to the poor 8th 2004 L2 Obj 1 Use the cartoon and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. This political cartoon illustrates an issue discussed during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. The issue was over A state boundaries B immigration C branches of government D representation in Congress 4/18 8th 2004 L1 Obj 4 Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which of the following is the best title for the information above? A B C D 8th Constitutional Amendment Process Procedures for Impeaching the President Procedures for Appointing Federal Judges President’s Role in the Legislative Process 2006 L1 Obj 4 The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution — 8th A brought immediate equality to Native Americans B established a process for the admission of western states into the Union C created new congressional districts D granted civil rights primarily to African Americans 2006 L4 Obj 5 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. What would be the best title for the diagram above? A The Policy of Mercantilism B The Importance of the Divine Right of Kings C Constitutional Monarchy in the United States D A Plan for Representative Government 5/18 8th 2006 L2 Obj 1 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. How did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention settle the issue described above? 8th A Three-Fifths Compromise B New Jersey Plan C Virginia Plan D Mason-Dixon Line 2006 L1 Obj 4 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which of the following best completes the diagram? A Amendment of the U.S. Constitution B Jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court C Regulation of interstate commerce D Election of the president 6/18 8th 2006 L4 Obj 1 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. The diagram above shows the compromise that helped guarantee the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by — 8th A providing a plan for representation of both large and small states B taking power away from the national government C creating new boundaries for both large and small states D allowing local governments to determine matters of representation 2006 Ll Obj 1 The Great Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 dealt with the issue of— A representation of the states in Congress B limitation of the president to two consecutive terms C appointing judges for a term of good behavior D creating a system in which power is shared by national and state governments 10th GRADE 10th 2003 L1 7/18 Obj 4 The term “Bill of Rights” refers to — A B C D 10th the document that specifies separation of church and state a revision of the Articles of Confederation the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution rights given to the colonists by King George III 2003 L2 Obj 4 The principle of checks and balances in the U.S. government is reflected in the — A B C D 10th election of Supreme Court justices creation of separate state and federal court systems appointment of cabinet-level officers by the legislative branch ability of Congress to override a presidential veto 2003 L4 Obj 4 Use the chart and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which principle of government does the chart illustrate? A B C D Federalism Popular sovereignty Republicanism Separation of powers 8/18 10th 2003 L4 Obj 4 The principle of federalism in the U.S. Constitution is reflected in — A B C D 10th the right of states to negotiate foreign trade agreements the right of the national government to remove a state from the Union the separation of power among the three branches of the national government the division of power between the national and state governments 2003 L3 Obj 4 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which of the following best completes the diagram? A B C D Principles of a theocracy Principles of a democratic republic Principles of an autocracy Principles of an absolute monarchy 10th 2003 L4 Obj 4 9/18 Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. . . . — 14th Amendment, 1868 According to the 14th Amendment, state governments must — A B C D 10th obtain the approval of Congress to pass laws protect the individual rights of all citizens ensure that every citizen has a job conduct a judicial review of Supreme Court decisions 2004 L4 Obj 1 He has made judges dependent on his will alone, for the tenure [length] of their offices, and amount and payment of their salaries. --Declaration of Independence, 1776 The grievance above was directly addressed by which of the following statements from the U.S. Constitution? A B C D 10th “The Congress shall have the power to declare the punishment of treason . . .” “The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme court. . . “ “The judicial power shall extend to all cases . . . arising under this Constitution the laws of the United States, and treaties made . . .” “The judges. . . shall. . . receive for their services, a compensation [salary], which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office.” 2004 L2 Obj 3 Which of the following types of government allows individuals elected by popular vote to exercise power? A Theocratic government B Totalitarian government C Monarchical government D Representative government 10/18 10th 2004 L2 Obj 4 The U.S. Constitution Legislative Executive Judicial Branch Branch Branch President Supreme Court Executes and Interprets laws Senate / House of Representatives Makes Laws enforces laws The diagram above best represents which constitutional principle? A Republicanism B Popular Sovereignty C Separation of Powers D Individual Rights 10th 2004 L4 Obj 4 The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted in 1865. This amendment brought the United States closer to its goal of safeguarding the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness by — A B C D 10th pardoning Confederate soldiers giving women the right to vote outlawing the institution of slavery eliminating immigration quotas 2004 L4 Obj 4 In 1965 Congress passed the Voting Rights Act, which outlawed literacy tests as a requirement for voting. In effect, this law helped enforce the 15th Amendment (1870), which — A prohibited slavery in the United States B eliminated voting restrictions based on race C D outlawed the use of exit polls in federal elections gave women the right to vote in all elections 10th 2004 L4 Obj 4 11/18 • Guarantee of a speedy trial • Freedom from illegal searches and seizures • Protection from self-incrimination during trial • Freedom of speech and religious worship All of the principles listed in the box are included in which of the following historical documents? A The Federalist Papers B Articles of Confederation C Declaration of Independence D Bill of Rights 10th 2004 L2 Obj 4 General Characteristics of Two Government Systems Democracy Multiparty system ? Civilian control of police Dictatorship Single-party system Censorship Police controlled by the dictator Which of the following best completes the table above? A Freedom of movement B Military tribunals C Cult of personality D Freedom of the press 12/18 10th 2004 L1 Obj 1 __________________________________ United States Drafts New Constitution __________________________________ In which year would this headline have appeared in newspapers? A 1607 B 1776 C 1787 D 1803 10th 2006 L2 Obj 1 Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which of the following provisions in the U.S. Constitution addresses the colonial grievance above? A B C D The vice president may be impeached. The president is the commander in chief. U.S. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Congress may establish tax laws. 10th 2006 L1 Obj 4 Under the constitutional principle of popular sovereignty, the authority of government is derived from — A B C D state legislatures the U.S. Supreme Court acts of the U.S. Congress the will of the people 13/18 10th 2006 L4 Obj 4 Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which of the following is best described by the characteristics listed above? A Magna Carta B The Federalist Papers C Fundamental Orders of Connecticut D Mayflower Compact 10th 2006 L2 Obj 4 Which of the following is a common characteristic of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments? A B C D They aim to protect the civil rights of African Americans. They guarantee a high standard of living for workers. They offer economic concessions to southern landowners. They strengthen the authority of state governments. 10th 2006 L1 Obj 4 Which type of government best safeguards the individual rights of its citizens? A B C D Modern autocracy Theocratic state Modern democracy Totalitarian state 14/18 10th 2006 L2 Obj 6 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. The sequence of events shown above best illustrates what constitutional principle? A B C D Checks and balances Individual rights Limited government Popular sovereignty 15/18 th 11 GRADE 11th 2003 L4 Obj 4 Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press . . . . — First Amendment to the US Constitution This excerpt reflects the principle of — A B C D 11th individual rights executive power popular sovereignty checks and balances 2003 L2 Obj 4 Which of the following is an example of the constitutional principle of governmental checks and balances? Direct election of senators Presidential veto power Congressional term limits Appeal of court decisions A B C D 11th 2003 L2 Obj 4 The 15th Amendment to the US Constitution gave citizens the right to vote regardless of race, color, or former status as a slave. Later methods of depriving citizens of their 15th Amendment rights included — A B C D poll taxes and literacy tests requiring landownership church membership requirement requiring a high school education 16/18 11th 2004 L4 Obj 4 Excerpt from Federalist No. 51 [I]t is evident that each department should have a will of its own; and consequently should be so constituted that the members of each should have as little agency as possible in the appointment of the members of the others. — James Madison, 1788 According to the excerpt above, Madison favored the basic constitutional principle of— A separation of powers B republicanism C federalism D popular sovereignty 11th 2004 L1 Obj 4 The purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution is to— A B C D 11th grant most legislative power to the House of Representatives establish judicial guidelines a the state and local levels balance the interests of large and small states prevent one branch of the federal government from becoming too powerful 2004 retest Obj 4 The ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 was a victory in the long struggle for women’s equality because the amendment— A B C D gave women the right to vote allowed women to hold political office guaranteed women the right to attend state universities made it illegal to discriminate against female job applicants 17/18 11th 2005 retest Obj 1 The delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 met to correct the defects of the— A Bill of Rights B Northwest Ordinance C Articles of Confederation D Declaration of Independence 11th 2005 retest Obj 4 In 1215 the Magna Carta required the king to govern by an established rule of law. In the same tradition, the president of the United States is limited by the supreme law of the land, known as — A the Monroe Doctrine B legislative statutes C the U.S. Constitution D judicial review 11th 2005 retest Obj 4 As a result of the 19th Amendment, states can no longer determine voter eligibility based on— A Gender B Race C Age D Residency 11th 2005 retest Obj 4 For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offenses… As a response to the above grievance, the U.S. constitution guarantees— A B C D freedom from self-incrimination the right to bear arms a trial in the state where the crime was committed freedom from excessive bail 18/18 11th 2006 retest Obj 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Article I, Section 1 Article II, Section1 Article III, Section 1 All legislative powers The executive power The judicial power Herein granted shall shall be vested in a of the United States Be vested in a Congress president of the United shall be vested in one ... States of America. Supreme court. __________________________________________________________________________________ Which of the following principle does the chart above best represent? A Popular sovereignty B Individual rights C Federalism D Separation of powers U.S. Constitution Answer Key Page #1 Page #2 Page #3 Page #4 Page #5 Page #6 Page #7 Page #8 Page #9 Page #10 Page #11 Page #12 Page #13 Page #14 Page #15 Page #16 Page #17 Page #18 C B B A A A C D B D D C A A A A C D C C B D A A D B D C D B A A B D D B D C A A A Quick Analysis A D D B D C C (# of released TAKS questions over 8th grade TEKS per topic) 8th 10th Republicanism Checks and Balances Popular Sovereignty Federalism Individual Rights Separation of Powers Limited Government (none) 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 Federalist/Madison Judicial Review 13th Amendment 14th Amendment 15th Amendment Civil War Amendments (13-15) Amendment Process Constitutional Compromises Magna Carta 1787 19th Amendment 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 11th 2 1 2 1 1 1 2