Confederation to Constitution Quiz

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions!" What group would have this point of view?

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

Democrats

Republicans

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why did the Anti-Federalists want a bill of rights added to the US Constitution?

To strengthen the power of the national government

To improve the organization of the judiciary

To give each state an equal amount of power

To protect individual freedoms from the federal government

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"A strong national government will provide order and stability!" Who would hold this viewpoint?

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

Democrat

Republican

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"We just left the control of one tyrant; let us avoid an American tyrant!" Who would hold this viewpoint?

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

Democrats

Republicans

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Virginia Plan + New Jersey Plan = ________

Direct democracy

Great Compromise

Checks and balances

Missouri Compromise

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the 3/5ths Compromise?

It increased the political influence of the South

It allowed indentured servants to become citizens

It decreased the federal tax on property

It allowed the South to expand its industrial output

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this argument?

Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?

Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?

Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?

Should more populous states receive greater representation?

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"He refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

_{(The King refuses to pass laws, even when they are good for the people and necessary)}

Which provision of the US Constitution reflects this grievance from the DOI?

The president can appoint justices without the advice of the Senate

Congress has the power to establish federal courts

The commerce clause allows Congres sto resulate trade among the states

Congress can override a presidential veto with 2/3rds majority vote in both houses.

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When Congress overrides a presidential veto, what principle of government does this reflect?

Judicial Review

Checks and Balances

Popular Sovereignty

Federalism

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The President must have the approval of 2/3rds of the Senate to make treaties. What constitutional principle is described by this?

Federalism

Checks and Balances

Popular Sovereignty

Individual Rights

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is one reason George Mason refused to sign the Constitution and opposed its ratification?

he believed it did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse

he believed it did not give the executive branch enough power to oversee the military

he believed it prevented the legislative branch from governing the states

he believed it prevented the judicial branch from using judicial review to overturn acts of the legislature

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is one thing Patrick Henry thought was wrong with the Constitution?

The eligibility requirements of the congressional offices were too strict

There was too much power granted to the central government

The establishment of a separate judicial branch was unnecessary

The amendment process was too difficult

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"Bills of rights are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous!" Who would agree with this point of view?

Minutemen

Loyalists

Federalists

Patriots

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"Man fined and jailed for publishing false, scandalous and malicious writings against the government of the United States!" Which constitutional guarantee is being violated by this statement?

Freedom of assembly

The right to due process

Freedom of the press

The right to a jury trail

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does the 4th amendment protect people in the United States from?

excessive fines for traffic violations

imprisonment for life without a jury trial

excessive surveillance by the government

automatic drafting into the armed forces

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does the 8th amendment guarantee?

People cannot be forced to be witness against themselves

cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted

warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established

a defendant cannot be denied a speedy trial and public trial

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What document protects you from excessive fines and cruel punishment?

The Constitution

The Declaration of Independence

The Articles of Confederaion

The Mayflower Compact

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

-Ability to declare war

-Ability to make treaties

-Ability to operate post offices

All of the items listed above are strengths of which document?

The Mayflower Compact

The Articles of Confederation

The Virginia Declaration of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year be the People of the several States."

Which constitutional principle is best reflected by this statement?

Federalism

Individual Rights

Checks and Balances

Popular Sovereignty

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

We the people in the opening lines of the Constitution reflects the constitutional principle of ---

federalism

popular sovereignty

checks and balances

republicanism

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following aspects of the United States is best represented by the separation of powers between the state governments and the federal government?

checks and balances

popular soverignty

republicanism

federalism

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?

states have the power to regulate public education

people can choose whether to attend a religious service

persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty

citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which amendment protects your right to keep and bear arms?

1st

2nd

6th

7th

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following was a colonial grievance that led to the 3rd amendment of the Constitution?

quartering of troops

dissolving of representative legislatures

cutting of trade with other nations

imposing taxes without consent

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following describes the 3/5ths Compromise?

a portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation

a federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed

the census bureau was established to help apportion representation

the election of senators was delegated to state legislatures

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What were the terms of the Great Compromise?

State representation in Congress would be equal, but each state would be taxed based on its population

state representation in Congress would be based on population, but each state would be taxed equally

states would have equal representation in the Senate, but the number of seats they received in the House of Representatives would be based on population

States would receive equal representation in the House of Representatives, but the number of seats in the Senate would be based on population

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which two amendments were designed to protect all of the rights that were not listed in the Bill of Rights?

1 and 2

6 and 7

4 and 5

9 and 10

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