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After the War of 1812 ended, the American morale improved and people began to feel united. This is called.....
Isolationism
Nationalism
Conservatism
Realism
2
What is the Great Compromise?
House of Reps = land area Senate = wealth
House of Reps = population Senate = 2 senators, not population
House of Reps = smaller land states Senate = larger land states
3
Which event made SC the 8th state to enter into the United States of America?
signing of the Declaration of Independence
surrender of the British at Yorktown
capture of the city of Charleston
ratification of the Federal Constitution
4
The Great Compromise provided for a:
Supreme Court and a number of inferior federal courts
House of Reps. based on population; a Senate w/ 2 senators
Fair division in both houses of Congress
Gradual end to slavery by the start of the 19th century
5
A major reason why political parties formed in America during Washington's administration was because.....
The American public wanted to create it
Washington encouraged it
Political leaders differed on certain issues, and the followers split
The Constitution called for it
6
Which of the following best describes the role of the Legislative Branch?
SC Supreme Court
House of Lords
Lieutenant Governor
General Assembly
7
Many Anti-Federalists voted against the Constitution. What was the main concern?
they didn't want to abandon the Articles of Confederation
They thought it was to soon after the Revolutionary War
It gave the individual states to much power
They did not want to give individual states too much power
8
The Legislative Branch is known as Bicameral. What does this mean?
holds elations for new candidates every 2 years
consists of two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives
includes 2 representatives from each state
has twice the power of the Executive or Judicial Branch
9
Which of the following positions in the US govt. falls under the Executive Branch?
Congressman
President
Supreme Court Justice
Senator
10
Which of the following best describes the role of the Judicial Branch?
to keep the public informed of political issues
to apply laws, review laws, and serve as a legal mediator
to enforce the laws and appoint federal officials
to create laws, regulate trade, and declare war
11
Which of the following arguments would A. Hamilton give to support the national bank?
It will abolish slavery
It will give the national govt. power & help pay off the debt from the war
Transfers money to wealthy plantation owners to poor farmers
It will increase the wealth and power of the states
12
Which of the following is the reason the capitals was moved from Charleston to Columbia?
Charleston was too damaged after the American Revolution
A majority of the state's wealthy lived in Columbia
Columbia was more centrally located
Charleston was becoming to popular
13
The group that supported the ratification fo the new Constitution was the:
Republicans
Federalists
Anti-Federalist
Loyalists
14
How did the Federalists political party get its name?
It only had members who were chosen by a federal govt. official
It supported a strong federal government
It started in NY, the capital of the federal govt. at the time
It pushed the federal system that would shift power to the states
15
The US govt. must follow the rules of the Constitution. The only was to change the Constitution is by...
A New Constitution
A Popular Vote
A Presidential Proclamation
A Constitutional Amendment
16
Many Americans felt the War of 1812 was a great victory because.........
the US gained gained important allies during the war
the US was able to continue using slave labor
the US proved that it could compete militarily with the world powers
the US was able to make a great profit
17
Which of the following positions in the US govt. falls under the Judicial Branch?
Military Commander
Supreme Court Justice
Congreman
President
18
The initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to:
Revise the methods of election
Create a standing army
Revise the Articles of Confederation
Create an income tax
19
Which of the following features of the Constitution prevented the federal gov. from having to much power?
the Electoral College
Term limits for the President
addition of the V.P.
a series of checks and balances
20
The leader of the Executive Branch is the President. Who is the leader in SC?
Speaker of the House
State Senator
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
21
What is your favorite subject?
Social Studies
Science
Algebra
Gym
22
The term "War Hawk" described which of the following?
Men opposed to war at all costs
Dedicated Federalists who interfered with Republican campaigns
War veterans who had entered into politics after their military careers
Eager young Republicans
23
SC was pleased with the Three-Fifths Compromise at the Constitutional Convention because it gave the states:
More representation
Military protection
More land
More money
24
To Persuade the state conventions and the Anti-Federalists to rainy the Constitution, they agreed to add a:
Bill of Rights
Nullification Crisis
Preamble
Vice-President
25
The three branches of govt. have the ability to monitor and override another branch. This is called......
Fillibuster
Checks and Balances
Constitutional Amendment
Bill of Rights
26
The Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation. What is the major weakness of this document?
Continued to give the King power
Too much power to the federal government
Did not give the federal government enough power
If put all the political power into the hands of one man
27
Which of the following best describes the role of the Executive Branch?
to apply laws, review laws, and serve as a legal mediator
to create laws, regulate trade, and declare war
to keep the public informed of political issues and current events
to enforce the laws and appoint federal officials
28
Which of the following positions in the US govt. falls under the Legislative Branch?
Senator
Supreme Court Justice
President
Military Commander
29
How would someone in the Lowcountry describe someone in the Back Country?
educated, scholarly, cultured
snobby, superior, conceited
civilized, respectful, courteous
undignified,poor, ill-mannered
30
Which arguments would SC delegates to the Constitutional Convention most likely have been?
Should provided incentive for states to switch from agriculture to industry
Limit the goods shipped by overseas companies
Representation in the govt. should not be determined by population
US is going to be a free nation, and abolish slavery
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What is the Bill of Rights?
It was an evaluation of the government
A timeline for the establishment of the Supreme Court
It let's the people know how much taxes they will pay
It was the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
