Unit 5 Review

1. Unit 5 Review A More Perfect Union

2. Which is likely the most valuable leadership quality for a Supreme Court chief justice, such as John Marshall? Question 1

3. An ability to discuss issues logically and make well-reasoned arguments Answer 1

4. Place the following events in order: *Thomas Jefferson becomes president *John Adams becomes president *George Washington becomes first president *John Marshall is appointed chief justice Question 2

5. George Washington becomes first president. • John Adams becomes president. • John Marshall is appointed chief justice. • Thomas Jefferson becomes president. Answer 2

6. The Constitutional Era is characterized by which of the following? Question 3

7. Philosophical differences and compromises in forming the new government Answer 3

8. The Constitution describes a government with powers divided between the national government and state governments. This constitutional principle is known as what? Question 4

9. Federalism Answer 4

10. What is a grievance? Question 5

11. A formal complaint Answer 5

12. Which democratic principle of the Constitution allows people to create, change, or alter government? Questions 6

13. Popular sovereignty Answer 6

14. What is the Great Compromise of 1787? Question 7

15. The House of Representatives is chosen by the people and the number of representatives is based on the state’s population • Each state will have 2 Senators chosen by the legislature of the state. Answer 7

16. A system of government in which people elect lawmakers is called Question 8

17. Republicanism Answer 8

18. What was the framers intent for developing a process to amend the Constitution? Question 9

19. Allow flexibility for social and governmental changes over time Answer 9

20. Dividing the roles of government into 3 branches, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial is called _________________________________. Question 10

21. Separation of Powers Answer 10

22. When each of the 3 branches of government has a little control, or check, on the other 2 branches this is called- Question 11

23. Checks and Balances Answer 11

24. How can an amendment be add to the US Constitution? Question 12

25. 2/3 of both houses of Congress propose the amendment and ¾ of the states ratify the amendment. Answer 12

26. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution were intended to protect the rights of individuals from potential abuses by- Question 13

27. The federal government Answer 13

28. Give an example of how the Executive Branch checks and balances the Legislative Branch. Question 14

29. The president may veto a bill. Answer 14

30. Give an example of how the Judicial Branch checks and balances the Executive Branch. Question 15

31. The Supreme Court may determine actions unconstitutional. Answer 15

32. Give an example of how federalism works today. Question 16

33. A new amendment is being proposed from Congress and voted from the states. Answer 16

34. Amendment 1: freedom of religion, speech, press • Amendment 2: right to keep and bear arms • Amendment 3: protection from having soldiers camped in your house • Amendment 4: protection from unreasonable search and seizure • Amendment 5: right to due process of law • Amendment 6: right to a trial by jury for criminals, speedy trial • Amendment 7: right to a trial by jury for civil affairs • Amendment 8: freedom from cruel and unusual punishment • Amendment 9: protection of other rights not listed in the Bill of Rights • Amendment 10: power of the states – states and citizens retain powers not given to the federal government Bill of Rights