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- 1. Multiple Choice
"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
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
"A strong national government will provide order and stability!" Who would hold this viewpoint?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Democrat
Republican
- 4. Multiple Choice
"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
Virginia Plan + New Jersey Plan = ________
Direct democracy
Great Compromise
Checks and balances
Missouri Compromise
- 6. Multiple Choice
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
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
"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
When Congress overrides a presidential veto, what principle of government does this reflect?
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
- 10. Multiple Choice
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
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
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
"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
"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
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
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
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
-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
"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
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
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
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
Which amendment protects your right to keep and bear arms?
1st
2nd
6th
7th
- 24. Multiple Choice
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
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
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
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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