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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was not a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?The British King has abused the rights of American Colonists.The British King forced colonists to house soldiers in their homes.The British King asked citizens to give up their rights of representation.The British King dissolved the representative assemblies in the colonies.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe social contract theory as used int he Declaration of Independence was most influenced byAmerican colonistsEnlightenment philosophersBritish ParliamentKing of Great Britain
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence contains within it aplan for organizing the Western territories.request for a treaty between the colonies and Spainproposal for reuniting the colonies and Great Britain.statement of grievances against the King of Great Britain
- 4. Multiple ChoiceOne idea of Enlightenment philosopher John Locke that found its way into the Declaration of Independence is thata government must have three separate branchesgrievances against the English monarchy are unjustifiedan individual's rights can be taken from them by the governmentpeople create a contract with government to protect their natural rights.
- 5. Multiple Choice"The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive and judicial, in the same hands...may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny." The writers of the Constitution adopted this Enlightenment ideas described in the quotation by:developing a system of checks and balancesestablishing many political partiesrelying on an Electoral College to elect the Presidentincluding a federal system of government
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the source of the following quote:
" No person, demeaning himself in a peaceable and orderly manner, shall ever be molested on account of his mode of worship or religious sentiments, in the said territory."Northwest OrdinanceConstitutionLand OrdinanceBill of Rights - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich document is best described as a frame work for government based on Enlightenment principles?Declaration of Independence (1776)Articles of Confederation (1776)U.S. Constitution (1787)Northwest Ordinance of 1787
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation established weak rather than a strong central government?Americans were following the plan of government set up int he Declaration of Independence.Revenues were not adequate to support a strong central governmentThe absence of national problems made a strong government totally unnecessarycolonial experiences under Great Britain had created a fear of unlimited government
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich group feared the "elastic clause" would permit the national government to make any law it felt was needed?FederalistsAnti-Federalists
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Federalists defend the "necessary and proper" clause?It would lead to an economic equality among citizens.It would help to promote the interests of small farmers.It would balance the interest of states with large and small populations.It was needed by Congress to carry out its other delegated powers.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich group held this position?
"It is the opinion of the great writers, that a very extensive country cannot be governed on democratic principles, on any other plan than a confederation of several small republics, possessing all the powers of government, but united in the management of their foreign and general concerns."FederalistsAnti-Federalists - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich group held this position?
"A strong national government with power over the states is needed to protect the states from excessive competition and fighting with one another. Let the thirteen states, bound together in a permanent Union, agree in erecting one great American system, superior to the control of all foreign influence."FederalistsAnti-Federalists - 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat was a key argument advanced by Federalists in arguing for ratification ?It provided for construction of a new capital in the South.It prohibited the power of the federal government to wage war.It allowed the slave trade to continue for at least twenty more year.It had many features that prevented the abuse of governmental power.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement would the Anti-Federalists most strongly support?ending slavery int he Western territoriesacquisition of lands from France and Spainsharing of power between the federal and state governments.limitations place don the power of state government.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the principle that believes that a government's authority is created by and for the citizens?All men are equalNatural RightsConsent of the GovernedSocial Contract
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name given to the Enlightenment idea that people have a right to create a government to protect their natural rights?All men are equalNatural RightsConsent of the GovernedSocial Contract
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat important idea did the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact and the English Bill of Rights have in common?They supported the overthrow of the British King.They were precedents for the basic human rights in the Bill of Rights.they protect people from unreasonable searches and seizures.They stated that there were limits tot he rights of individuals.
- 18. Multiple Choice"No freeman shall be...imprisoned...or in any way harmed...except by the lawful judgement of his peers..."
this principle from the Magna Carta later served as a precedent for what part of the Bill of Rights?trial by juryprotection against self-incriminationfreedom from double jeopardyprotection against unfair taxation - 19. Multiple ChoiceIn what way did the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights of 1689 have a similar impact on the American system of government?Both guaranteed specific rights to individuals.Both called for the creation of colonial assemblies.Both gave settlers the power to establish coloniesBoth granted executive authority to colonial governors.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following documents set a precedent to the individual right listed below that is in the Bill of Rights?
Established that a person was protected against excessive bail or cruel punishments.Magna CartaEnglish Bill of Rights of 1689Virginia bill of Rights - 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following documents set a precedent to the individual right listed below that is in the Bill of Rights?
Established that a person was entitled to a jury trial of one's peers.Magna CartaEnglish Bill of Rights of 1689Virginia bill of Rights - 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following documents set a precedent to the individual right listed below that is in the Bill of Rights?
Established protections for the press and the need for a well regulated militia.Magna CartaEnglish Bill of Rights of 1689Virginia bill of Rights - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags