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- 1. Multiple Choice
In JUNE the continental congress appoints a committee to prepare a document. The committee selects THOMAS JEFFERSON to compose a draft. The draft is reviewed and revised by the committee . In JULY congress debates and revises the document. The congress officially approves the document. The sequence of these events resulted in the adoption of the.....
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
- 2. Multiple Choice
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
- did not grant the federal power to tax or regulate commerce
- did not established a common currency
- did not established an executive or judicial branch
What does this suggest about the drafters of Articles of Confederation ?
they did not want the judicial system based upon that of Great Britain
they feared that a strong central government will abuse its power
they were uncertain that democracy would be the best type of government
they did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare
- 3. Multiple Choice
In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to-
sign the Treaty of Paris
repeal the Intolerable Acts
declare an embargo on imported goods
restructure the federal government
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It increased the political influence of the South
It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens
It decreased the federal tax on property in the South
It allowed the South to expand its industrial output
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths 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
- 6. Multiple Choice
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Virginia Plan ? New Jersey Plan
What s missing in the middle?
Direct democracy
Great Compromise
Checks and Balances
Missouri Compromise
- 7. Multiple Choice
In the ... republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.
What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution?
The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.
Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability
The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government
Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist in times of crisis
- 8. Multiple Choice
SPEAKER 1: A strong government will provide order and stability
SPEAKER 2: We have just left the control of one tyrant; let us avoid an American tyrant.
SPEAKER 3: The strength of our union lies in the independence of our states.
SPEAKER 4: We were led into a war by a minority who desired independence.
Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?
SPEAKER 1
SPEAKER 2
SPEAKER 3
SPEAKER 4
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the debate of the U.S. Constitution, which point would have been made by a Federalist?
"The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the union"
"The states are in danger of losing the ability to raise revenue."
"The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions."
"The states are unable to protect the rights of the people."
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why did the Anti-Federalist demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
To strengthen the authority of the federal 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
- 11. Multiple Choice
Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it -
the states would surrender too much power to the federal government
alliances could not be formed with other countries
the courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable
individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government
- 12. Multiple Choice
No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land.
Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?
Federalism
Due process
A bicameral legislature
The social contract
- 13. Multiple Choice
And excessive bail hath been required of persons committed in criminal cases to elude the benefit of the laws made for the liberty of the subjects;
And excessive fines have been imposed;
And illegal and cruel punishments inflicted ...
Which U.S. document guaranteed protection against these injustices?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Mayflower Compact
- 14. Multiple Choice
With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?
A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified
Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous
The three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation
Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
Any congressional action required executive approval
Congress lacked the power to declare war
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade
- 16. Multiple Choice
This information was included in a slide-show presentation to a high school history class.
STRENGTHS
- ability to declare war 2. ability to make treaties 3. authority to operate post offices
Which document was the focus of this presentation?
The Mayflower Compact
The Articles of Confederation
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement?
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?
- 18. Multiple Choice
All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States...
by the U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 1
This provision is a response to which grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
"For suspending our own Legislature, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever..."
"For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighboring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government ..."
"He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public records."
"He has endeavored to present the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners."
- 19. Multiple Choice
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
-by the Declaration of Independence
Which provision of the U.S Constitution reflects this grievance?
The president can appoint justices with the advice and consent of the Senate
Congress has the power to establish federal courts
The commerce clause allows congress to regulate trade among the states
Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses
- 20. Multiple Choice
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
-U.S. Constitution, Tenth amendment
What was the purpose of this amendment?
to encourage citizens to monitor the federal government
to prevent conflicts between state and local governments
to limit the authority of the federal government
to increase the participation of citizens in state government
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which expert from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
"Each House shall be the judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of it's own Members"
:The house of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States..."
"The Senate shall choose their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore ..."
"The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof."
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