Constitutional Quiz Answers...
1. Why was the Constitution written?
c. It was written to replace the Articles of Confederation, To create a Stronger central government to protect the peoples rights.
2. What was the Original Purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
b. To revise and amend the Articles of Confederation.
3. Who was the president of the convention?
c. George Washington
4. What are the three branches of government in the Constitution?
c. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
5. Who ordains and establishes the Constitution of the United States of America?
d. We the People of the United States of America.
6. Why wouldn't Massechusetts Govoner John Hancock give his states Support to the proposed Constitution?
b. He wouldn't support the Constitution unless there was a bill of rights to protect the citizens from Federal tyranny and to guarentee civil liberties.
7. Where in the Constitution of the United States of America, does it say there is a separation of church and state?
d. None of the above.
The 1st. admendment only means that there would be no official state church, the original purpose that the first colonists came to America for was to Escape religious persacution.
8. list all ten admendments of the original "Bill of Rights" please use the original wording as presented to congress for voting.
Amendment I
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; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
9. How long did it take for all thirteen States to ratify the Constitution of the United States ot America?
a. Three years
10. Essay : In three paragraphs Describe the functions of each branch of the federal government and how that Branch affects the system of check and balances.
Executive enforces the laws established by congress in accordance to the constitution. Has the power to veto laws that may violate the constitution. The executive branch of the federal government is headed by the president. As head of the executive branch, the president is responsible for enforcing laws passed by Congress and is the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces. Assisting the president is the president's staff, the vice president, the major departments of the federal government and special agencies.
Legislative makes the law in accordance to constitution and with the will of the people it represents or the state has the power to override the executive branch with two thirds vote. The Congress of the United States of America is the legislative branch of the federal government. Congress is responsible to pass the laws that govern the country and determine how money collected in taxes is spent. It is the president's responsibility to enforce the laws. Congress consists of two parts: The Senate and the House of Representatives.
Judicial Interprets the laws in accordance to the Constitution, can strike down a law if that law is found Un-Constitutional. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States of America. It has nine justices who are appointed for life by the president with the Senate's approval. Eight of the nine justices are called "associate justices." The ninth justice is called the "chief justice," with responsibility to preside over the Court's meetings.
c. It was written to replace the Articles of Confederation, To create a Stronger central government to protect the peoples rights.
2. What was the Original Purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
b. To revise and amend the Articles of Confederation.
3. Who was the president of the convention?
c. George Washington
4. What are the three branches of government in the Constitution?
c. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
5. Who ordains and establishes the Constitution of the United States of America?
d. We the People of the United States of America.
6. Why wouldn't Massechusetts Govoner John Hancock give his states Support to the proposed Constitution?
b. He wouldn't support the Constitution unless there was a bill of rights to protect the citizens from Federal tyranny and to guarentee civil liberties.
7. Where in the Constitution of the United States of America, does it say there is a separation of church and state?
d. None of the above.
The 1st. admendment only means that there would be no official state church, the original purpose that the first colonists came to America for was to Escape religious persacution.
8. list all ten admendments of the original "Bill of Rights" please use the original wording as presented to congress for voting.
Amendment I
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; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
9. How long did it take for all thirteen States to ratify the Constitution of the United States ot America?
a. Three years
10. Essay : In three paragraphs Describe the functions of each branch of the federal government and how that Branch affects the system of check and balances.
Executive enforces the laws established by congress in accordance to the constitution. Has the power to veto laws that may violate the constitution. The executive branch of the federal government is headed by the president. As head of the executive branch, the president is responsible for enforcing laws passed by Congress and is the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces. Assisting the president is the president's staff, the vice president, the major departments of the federal government and special agencies.
Legislative makes the law in accordance to constitution and with the will of the people it represents or the state has the power to override the executive branch with two thirds vote. The Congress of the United States of America is the legislative branch of the federal government. Congress is responsible to pass the laws that govern the country and determine how money collected in taxes is spent. It is the president's responsibility to enforce the laws. Congress consists of two parts: The Senate and the House of Representatives.
Judicial Interprets the laws in accordance to the Constitution, can strike down a law if that law is found Un-Constitutional. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States of America. It has nine justices who are appointed for life by the president with the Senate's approval. Eight of the nine justices are called "associate justices." The ninth justice is called the "chief justice," with responsibility to preside over the Court's meetings.
posted by CaptCBleu at 02:30
1 Comments:
Jessica,
You got an 80 percent. Question 6 was probably the toughest of all of them. Question 7 was a deliberate trick question to see how the ACLU crowd would react. Question 10 was within the concept that I was looking for. good job.
Evan
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