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Topic 4: A Constitution for the United States (1776-Present)
Topic 4: A Constitution for the United States (1776-Present)
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Use this Quiz to help prepare for the quizzes over the United States Constitution.
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1
When
the people
have the right to alter/abolish their government because they have
supreme power
over the government
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
bill of rights
freedom
2
What finally persuaded the delegates to the Virginia convention to ratify the Constitution?
They believed a bill of rights would be added to the Constitution.
James Madison’s logical approach made sense to the delegates.
Governor Randolph decided that the Federalists had the better argument.
It had been ratified by nine states, so it was already law.
3
Why was the Great Compromise so important?
It was an extremely popular plan.
It settled the slavery debate.
It established James Madison as a leader.
It created a legislative system everyone could accept.
4
What does the principle of separation of powers make possible in American government?
It maintains the sovereignty of the executive branch.
It provides for a system of checks and balances among branches of gov't.
It enables citizens to choose their representatives by popular vote.
It expands power of the central gov't and limits the power of state gov'ts.
5
The term “judicial review” means that the Supreme Court has the ability to determine if
the executive branch is enforcing laws properly.
a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional.
a lower court's decision is correct.
one of the justices should be removed from office.
6
To
cede
land, means to claim it for your state.
False
True
7
Patrick Henry was specifically concerned about too much power resting with
the President.
the legislative branch.
the judicial branch.
the states.
8
Why did the Antifederalists believe that it was important for the Constitution to include a bill of rights?
The English Bill of Rights had proven effective for the colonies.
They feared that a strong central government would ignore basic rights.
Most state constitutions already had a bill of rights.
The rights of women and minorities were not included in the Constitution.
9
The three branches of government as described in Articles I–III of the Constitution illustrate the principle of
separation of powers.
republicanism.
individual rights.
popular sovereignty.
10
Congress privatized much of the Northwest Territory by
setting aside sections of land for public schools.
dividing the territory into townships.
dividing the townships into 36 sections.
selling pieces of land to settlers.
11
In 1787, state representatives gathered in a meeting called the _______________ to revise the Articles of Confederation.
Constitutional Convention
Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress
Delegates
12
If you are having
currency
issues, you are having issues with what?
interest rates
money
credit score
loans
13
Why were the laws that Congress passed relating to the Northwest Territory considered a success?
The laws discouraged the creation of new states.
The laws allowed Congress to give away land to settlers free.
The laws granted essential rights and civil liberties to settlers.
The laws required basic education to help settlers gain employment.
14
Why did the Federalists think it dangerous to leave too much power to the states?
The states would not value the well-being of the whole country
Weak federal government would make the U.S. look weak to the world
imbalance of power will make it difficult for the central gov't to function
States government could develop their own king-like leaders
15
Which part of federal gov't has the sole power to introduce an appropriations bill that sets aside $ for gov't programs?
the Senate
the judiciary
the President
the House of Representatives
16
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
to write a new constitution
to decide who the leaders of the country should be
to revise the Articles of Confederation
to decide between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
17
The purpose of the Federalist was to
explain and defend the Constitution.
attack the Antifederalists.
expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
oppose the Constitution.
18
Define: Privatize
private loans
a period when private business activity slows and prices and wages fall.
private money
to put private individuals/companies in charge of something.
19
How can a state constitution be amended?
Legislature proposes an amendment, and the people of the state approve it.
State constitutions can be amended with the approval of Congress.
Legislature proposes an amendment, and the state jud. branch approves it.
Legislature proposes an amendment, and the state exec. branch approves it.
20
Define: Republic
having to do with being a citizen.
a government in which one person or small group holds complete authority.
economic system which businesses compete with little government control.
gov't in which citizens rule themselves through elected represetnatives.
21
Who was in charge of enforcing the laws that Congress passed under the Articles of Confederation?
the Continental Army
the leader of the Congress
the states
the central government
22
To give official approval
articles
ratify
preamble
declaration
23
What was the
main
subject of debate among delegates to the Convention?
how the legislature would be structured
how many branches of government to have
whether there would be a chief executive
who should be the head of the executive branch
24
The Three-Fifths Compromise
expanded the powers of the executive branch and the President.
gave Congress the power to ban slavery in individual states.
determined how enslaved people would be counted in the population.
gave states the power to ban slavery within their borders.
25
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
to unite the colonies under one national government
to reduce land claims of larger states
to establish a government in lands west of the Appalachians
to establish state governments in the colonies
26
The Articles of Confederation was the
first
American constitution.
True
False
27
What issue did the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments address?
the rights of African Americans
women's voting rights
the rights of persons accused of crimes
term limits for federal officeholders
28
Some delegates refused to sign the Constitution because they thought that it
gave too much power to the national government.
would affect trade agreements between states.
was the result of too many compromises.
was unfair to the smaller states in the Union.
29
The First Amendment can best be described as:
protection against giving evidence against oneself.
guarantees of basic individual liberties.
the rights of people accused of crimes.
prohibiting unlawful searches and seizure.
30
A document that sets out basic laws, principles, organization, and processes of government, is known as a...
democracy
contract
bill of rights
constitution
31
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of federalism?
by implementing a system of checks and balances
by establishing a strong legislative branch
by establish a strong executive branch
by dividing power between federal and state governments
32
The most important power of Congress is the power to make the nation's _______________.
executive orders
laws
rejections of bills
checks and balances
33
Shays’ Rebellion involved a group of farmers who were angry about
losing their farms due to low crop prices and high state taxes.
more rights being given to settlers in the Northwest Territory.
not being able to ship their products from New Orleans.
being ignored after fighting for the Patriot cause.
34
What right does the Fifth Amendment protect?
the right to bear arms
the right to free speech
the right to a trial by jury
the right to not give evidence against oneself
35
Which of the following is a way to propose a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
approval by three-fourths of the House and Senate
approval by a popular vote held in every state
approval by the legislature of three-fourths of the states
approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate
