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8th US History 3rd 6 Weeks Review 2025

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  • The right to criticize the government is protected by the ______ amendment.
    First
    Second
    Eighth
    Fourth
  • Which legal precedent was set by the decision of Marbury v. Madison, (1803)?
    The House of Representatives had the sole power to declare w
    The Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional.
    The election process must use a secret ballot for voting.
    The federal government must provide employees due process.
  • Which amendment protects the rights of people who have already been convicted of a crime?
    Fifth Amendment
    Fourth Amendment
    Eighth Amendment
    Third Amendment
  • Which amendment says that trials must be public, NOT in secret?
    Sixth
    Eighth
    Second
    Fourth
  • Based on the excerpt, how did this decision impact the power of the federal government?
    Only the federal government could regulate banks.
    States can't levy tax on institutions (of the Fed. Govt.)
    States like Maryland had the power to tax the national bank
    Fed. Govt. did not have the right to create a national bank
  • Which amendment declares that people also have rights not mentioned in the Constitution?
    Tenth Amendment
    Ninth Amendment
    Fourth Amendment
    Eighth Amendment
  • The ___________ amendment protects news media and allows them to report the truth to us.
    Fourth
    First
    Third
    Second
  • How did President Jackson respond to the Supreme Court decision to protect the rights and land of the Cherokee?
    He obeyed the decision after a delay.
    He asked states to implement his decision.
    He called for the impeachment of court justices.
    He ignored the decision.
  • The First Amendment protects our right to freedom of ________________.
    Speech
    Voting
    Gun Ownership
    Religion
  • One economic impact of the War of 1812 on the United States was ______ .
    a decline of transportation infrastructure
    a stock market crash and falling prices
    a closer trading connection with Canada
    a greater reliance on U.S. manufacturing
  • The constitutional principal that was the focus of the Nullification Crisis was
    Popular Sovereignty
    Republicanism
    Individual Rights
    Federalism
  • Jim spent 9 years waiting in jail for his trial for stealing a hammer. This violated which amendment?
    8th
    6th
    2nd
    4th
  • Which amendment allows you the right to have a jury even in a civil case?
    Eighth Amendment
    Seventh Amendment
    First Amendment
    Second Amendment
  • The police cannot fine me $1,000,000,000 for a speeding ticket because of the _____ amendment.
    Fifth Amendment
    Eighth Amendment
    Second Amendment
    Fourth Amendment
  • Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
    Fifth Amendment
    Fourth Amendment
    Sixth Amendment
    Fifth Amendment
  • Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic?
    Northern factories would benefit from less foreign competion
    Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly & legally
    The South sell more raw materials to Northern businesses
    Northern farmers can trade in foreign markets freely
  • Right to a fair trial with access to a lawyer.
    2nd Amendment
    6th Amendment
    1st Amendment
    3rd Amendment
  • The X Y Z Affair is an example of how the Adams administration was working to
    expel France's diplomats from the United States
    negotiate boundaries with France
    avoid war with the French
    cooperate with France's leaders during their revolution
  • Which Amendment says that you cannot be tried again for the same crime?
    Fourth Amendment
    Sixth Amendment
    Fifth Amendment
    First Amendment
  • State's rights and powers are further explained by the _____ amendment.
    Sixth
    Fifth
    Ninth
    Tenth
  • Jackie and her friends want to have a peaceful protest in the park. Which amendment allows this
    Ninth Amendment
    Seventh Amendment
    First Amendment
    Third Amendment
  • Based on the excerpt, why was Washington considered to be a great leader?
    Washington beat the British army in the American Revolution
    Washington received the support of all the electors.
    He gave up his well-being for the well-being of the country
    Washington exhibited the wisdom of someone much older.
  • Which amendment says that the government cannot force people to join a religion?
    Second Amendment
    First Amendment
    Ninth Amendment
    Tenth Amendment
  • Identify the issue that led to the Nullification Crisis and how it contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.
    C. states rights declare Nullification was Unconstitutional
    D. willingness to threaten secession
    A. All of the Above
    B. void within their borders
  • Which amendment protects our rights to own a gun to protect ourselves?
    Second Amendment
    Ninth Amendment
    First Amendment
    Tenth Amendment
  • The controversial legislation of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government was .
    The Embargo Act
    The Judiciary Act
    The Monroe Doctrine
    The Alien and Sedition Acts
  • The Bill of Rights were ratified in what year?
    1789
    1776
    1791
    1803
  • Which issue accounts for the development of political parties in the early U.S. republic?
    An argument about the peace treaty ending the War of 1812
    An argument to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
    A disagreement about the creation of a national bank
    A disagreement of the purchase of Louisiana from the French
  • Which amendment protects us from being forced to testify against ourselves or our wife/husband?
    Fifth Amendment
    Second Amendment
    First Amendment
    Fourth Amendment
  • Which amendment stops government from forcing people to house and feed soldiers in their homes?
    Eighth Amendment
    Third Amendment
    First Amendment
    Fourth Amendment
  • Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?
    Attacks on American ships by Barbary Coast pirates
    Impressment of American sailors into the British navy
    Violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes
    Seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy
  • Which principle did President James Monroe establish as a cornerstone of American foreign policy?
    U.S. military-stop dictators that threaten democracies
    U.S. has international organizations seek peaceful solutions
    U.S. would resist interference in the Western Hemisphere
    U.S. persuades Asian powers-increase commerce with U.S.A.
  • I was wearing a shirt promoting a mayoral candidate and the police said I had to change
    4th Amendment - Freedom from illegal searches
    2nd Amendment - Right to own a gun
    1st Amendment - Freedom of Speech and Expression
    1st Amendment - States rights
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