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?

<p>Every 2 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Electoral College (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>14th Amendment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 2nd Amendment?

<p>To establish a well-regulated militia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

<p>27 times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an amendment to be ratified?

<p>⅔ of House and ¾ of the State legislatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>13th Amendment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did some delegates refuse to sign the Constitution?

<p>They supported slavery and the slave trade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 6th Amendment?

<p>To ensure the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the writing of the Federalist Papers?

<p>The need to defend the Constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What documents influenced the writing of the Bill of Rights?

<p>The Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Enlightenment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 15th Amendment?

<p>To provide for the right to vote for all citizens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To create a government with a stronger central government. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major issue with the Articles of Confederation?

<p>It was unable to regulate commerce and levy taxes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Virginia Plan based on?

<p>The population of each state. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and George Washington. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

<p>To modify and evolve the government. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Constitutional Convention?

<p>The creation of a new US Constitution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To create a system of checks and balances. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Constitutional Convention held in secret?

<p>To avoid public scrutiny. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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