US Constitution Amendments 1-4

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What is the main purpose of the 10th Amendment?

To abolish slavery in the United States

To ensure freedom of speech and the press

To delegate powers not listed in the Constitution to the states or the people (correct)

To provide the right to bear arms

What is the basis of representation in the House of Representatives?

Number of representatives in the Electoral College

Population of each state (correct)

Number of senators in each state

Equal representation for each state

What is the primary protection guaranteed by the 5th Amendment?

Protection from cruel and unusual punishments

Protection from self-incrimination (correct)

The right to bear arms

Freedom of speech and assembly

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

Every 2 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for electing the President of the United States?

Electoral College Signup and view all the answers

Which Amendment is often referred to as the 'Equal Protection under the law amendment'?

14th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 2nd Amendment?

To establish a well-regulated militia Signup and view all the answers

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

What is required for an amendment to be ratified?

⅔ of House and ¾ of the State legislatures Signup and view all the answers

Which Amendment prohibits slavery and the slave trade in all US states and jurisdictions?

13th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Why did some delegates refuse to sign the Constitution?

They supported slavery and the slave trade Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary protection guaranteed by the 4th Amendment?

Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 6th Amendment?

To ensure the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the writing of the Federalist Papers?

The need to defend the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What documents influenced the writing of the Bill of Rights?

The Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Enlightenment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 15th Amendment?

To provide for the right to vote for all citizens Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

To create a government with a stronger central government. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major issue with the Articles of Confederation?

It was unable to regulate commerce and levy taxes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Virginia Plan based on?

The population of each state. Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the key figures who recognized the need for a Constitutional Convention?

Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and George Washington. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

To modify and evolve the government. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Constitutional Convention?

The creation of a new US Constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the separation of powers in the government?

To create a system of checks and balances. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Constitutional Convention held in secret?

To avoid public scrutiny. Signup and view all the answers