Monday, November 24, 2008

Constitution Exam - FINAL REVIEW

Constitution Exam TOMORROW (TUESDAY Nov. 25th):
50 Multiple Choice Questions

You may bring ONE post-it (2x2 size) to the exam as a "cheat sheet," with everything that you can fit on the paper to help you pass the test.

Topics/Questions to Study:

The MAIN problem of the government under the AOC
Why was the AOC UNSUCCESSFUL
Why was there a Constitutional Convention?
Differences between the New Jersey and VA Plans
What issue did the GREAT COMPROMISE settle?
What issue did the THREE-FIFTHS COMPROMISE settle?
How was the AOC DIFFERENT from the CONSTITUTION?
Why did ANTI FEDERALISTS oppose the Constitution?
Why were the FEDERALIST PAPERS important?
Why was a BILL OF RIGHTS added to the Constitution?
Why was the AMENDMENT process included in the Constitution?
Why was a FEDERAL form of government created?
Who were the ANTI-FEDERALISTS, and why are they important?
What are examples of the UNWRITTEN CONSTITUTION?
What are the responsibilities of CONGRESS, SUPREME COURT, and PRESIDENT?
Why was the system of CHECKS AND BALANCES included in the Constitution?
What did the 24th AMENDMENT do?
Why is a search warrant needed?
What has been the result of the use of the implied powers, amending process, and Supreme Court Cases?
Why is the Constitution a "flexible" document?
What is the elastic clause?

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