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Do not reproduce Civics & Economics12. In what way did the Great Compromiseimpact representation in Congress?ABCDIt gave each state two senators anda number of representatives basedon population.It gave all states equalrepresentation in Congress.It allowed houses of Congress to bechosen by the state legislatures.It allowed houses of Congress to beelected directly by the people.14. Which statement describes the status ofindividual rights in United Statessociety?ABCDAmendments and Supreme Courtdecisions have expanded individualrights.The first ten amendments wererepealed by later amendments.There have been no substantialchanges since 1791.State court decisions have canceledseveral rights guaranteed by theFederal Constitution.13. What was a key difference between theNew Jersey and Virginia Plans at theConstitutional Convention?AThe New Jersey plan called for aweaker central government, whilethe Virginia Plan called for astronger one.15. What was the most significant changefrom the Articles of Confederation tothe United States Constitution?Aestablishment of a written form ofgovernmentBCDThe New Jersey plan called forstates to get equal representation inthe legislature, while the VirginiaPlan called for proportionalrepresentation.The New Jersey plan called for abicameral legislature, while theVirginia Plan called for a unicamerallegislature.The New Jersey plan called for nocourt system, while the Virginia plancalled for a Supreme Court.BCDexpansion of voting rightsincreased emphasis on states' rightsthe strengthening of the power ofthe Federal government16. Which constitutional principle explainsthe reason for impeachment?ABchecks and balancesfederalismCDpopular sovereigntycapitalismPage 4Go to the next page
Do not reproduce Civics & Economics17. Which Supreme Court case is correctlymatched with the issue it addressed?ABrown v. Board of Education,Topeka, Kans. (1954) - protectionagainst unreasonable searches andseizures19. The partial outline below concerns theUnited States Constitution.Basic PrinciplesI. ______________A. Constitutional AmendmentsB. The Elastic ClauseC. Judicial ReviewBGideon v. Wainwright (1963) - thediscriminatory nature of the deathpenaltyWhich entry would be most appropriatefor I __________?CMiranda v. United Sates (1966) - therights of the accusedAThe Balance of Power between theNational Government and the StatesDTinker v. Des Moines Public Schools(1969) - organized prayer in publicschoolsBThe Constitution's Ability to Adapt toChangeCConstitutional Rights and Freedoms18. Which statement describes the Speakerof the House?DThe Power of the ExecutiveABCDThe Speaker of the House is usuallya member of the majority party.The Speaker of the House isappointed by the President.The Speaker of the House is theonly person allowed to call for a jointsession of Congress.The Speaker of the House ispermitted to serve for a six-yearterm.20. Many state governments used theSupreme Court ruling in which 19 thcentury case to justify racialsegregation?A Ableman v. Booth (1859)B Fletcher v. Peck (1810)C Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)D Reynolds v. United States (1878)Page 5Go to the next page
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