Exam 2: The Constitution

Amending the Constitution to give women the right to vote was an important step in the women’s rights movement. Here suffragettes march in New York City in 1913 for the right to vote. -How did the protesters' success lead to change?

Which of the following concepts most directly legitimizes the American government?

Which of the following most directly protects individuals' civil liberties?

What number of slaves did the delegates agree would be counted for determining population for representation in the House of Representatives?

While working on the Constitution,what aspect of the new government most concerned James Madison?

Burning the flag is constitutionally protected because it is an act of __________.

The Constitution limits the government's ability to suspend writs of habeas corpus.What does this protect individuals against?

Which branch of government is responsible for passing laws?

In Federalist 10,who wrote,"The most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property"?

The Constitution is a short document that has survived for more than 200 years,in large part because of its adaptability to the needs of new generations. Credit: Mike Luckovich/Creators Syndicate -Which of the following provides for the Constitution's flexibility?

Which of the following generally favored a stronger national government and supported the proposed U.S.Constitution?

What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?

Credit: North Wind Picture Archives/Alamy Stock Photo -Shays's Rebellion contributed to calls for a stronger national government because

Which of the following are rights that are inherent in all human beings and not dependent on government?

What was a fear of the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention and subsequent debate?

Credit: North Wind Picture Archives/Alamy Stock Photo -Based on this image,what was one result of the foreclosures imposed by Massachusetts state courts?

How is a constitutional amendment ratified?

Which of the following were most likely to oppose the proposed Constitution?

The U.S.Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of which document?

Which of the following was part of both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?