8th grade Constitution Excerpt Question Prep
operate under a new federal constitution
As a direct result of the action described in the excerpt, the U.S. government would soon —
Created one legislative body based on statehood and one legislative body based on population
How did the Framers of the Constitution design the U.S. government to reflect the differences shown on the table?
By adopting the Third Amendment
How was this colonial grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?
the Constitution divided power into separate branches.
How were the concerns expressed by Madison in the excerpt above eventually addressed by the Constitution?
avoid conflicts between the states
In the excerpt Hamilton argues for a strong union in order to —
limiting the power of the President
In the excerpt, Jefferson makes the argument that freedom of the press is necessary for —
Americans are assured that they may worship as they please.
In what way has the excerpt most influenced the lives of Americans?
Sixth Amendment
The grievance described in the excerpt is addressed in the U.S. Constitution by the —
Individual rights
These amendments best exemplify the constitutional principle of —
Separation of powers
These articles found in the U.S. Constitution illustrate the constitutional principle of —
provide legal protections for those accused of crimes
These ideas expressed in the Magna Carta influenced the Founding Fathers to-
freedom from illegal search and seizure
Which basic right is a topic of this court case?
Checks and balances
Which constitutional principle is best illustrated by the actions listed in the box?
Popular sovereignty
Which constitutional principle is exemplified by the quote?
Federalism
Which constitutional principle is exemplified in this amendment?
Federalism
Which constitutional principle is the basis of the Tenth Amendment?
the Constitution is amended by the First Amendment.
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Section 2
Which of the sections reflect the constitutional principles of both republicanism and popular sovereignty?
Speaker 1
Which of the speakers exemplifies responsible citizensheip?
The Federalist Papers
Which writing is described by the characteristics listed in the box?
George Mason
Who is the likely author of the excerpt?
