States began creating written constitutions because they

needed orderly governments when they won independence

Which belief of John Locke's had a major influence on the colonists?

All people have certain natural rights

The 14th Amendment did away with the Three-Fifths Compromise by stating that

every individual counted as a whole person

Colonists valued limited government because they

thought people should be protected from an unjust government

A major reason for Shays's Rebellion was that

citizens were upset about farm foreclosures

Which of the following lists the steps in order to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

Madison introduce, Congress approve, states ratify

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence?

Establish source of rights for all Americans

Leaders formed committees of correspondence that

urged resistance to the British

A major problem with the legislature set up under the Articles of Confederation was that

regardless of population, each state had one vote

As a result of events such as Shays's Rebellion

leaders realized the Articles of Confederation were too weak

Citizens such as Henry Knox were concerned that the national government

was unable to provide citizens with security

What was a positive achievement under the Articles of Confederation?

Signed a peace treaty with Britain

The Federalist Papers were successful primarily because they

explained principles of American constitutional government

A serious problem following the Revolutionary War was that

many states refused to pay off the war debt

How did the English Bill of Rights expand on the Magna Carta?

State that the monarch must have Parliament approval to tax

An important accomplishment under the Articles of Confederation was that it

created policies for settling lands west of Appalachians

What was a major debate during the writing of the Articles of Confederation?

If the national or state government should be stronger

In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argued in favor of a large republic because

chances of majority having common motives decreases

The Connecticut Charter set up a representative government because it

gave people the right to elect the governor and judges

The Bill of Rights was created because the Anti-Federalists were concerned that

new government would trample individual rights

The embargo on Britain hurt the colonies' private business because

they could no longer make money from British imports

The First Continental Congress

imposed an embargo on Great Britain

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?

Needed to protect individual liberties

The Declaration of Independence states that governments

derive their powers from the consent of the governed

George Mason refused to sign the Constitution because

it prohibited the government from restricting slavery

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1
States began creating written constitutions because they
realized they needed British protection to survive
wanted to increase trade with Great Britain
wanted the states united under a central government
needed orderly governments when they won independence
2
Any powers not specifically stated in the Articles of Confederation
could not be used by either the central or state government
were shared by the central and state government
were given to the central government
were given to the states
3
Which belief of John Locke's had a major influence on the colonists?
People need government to maintain order
Powers of government must be separated
Monarchs are appointed by god and have supreme power
All people have certain natural rights
4
The 14th Amendment did away with the Three-Fifths Compromise by stating that
every individual counted as a whole person
interstate commerce could not be taxed
legislative representation should be based on population
the people should directly elect the president
5
Colonists valued limited government because they
believed monarchs should have absolute power
thought that order could be maintained without a government
thought people should be protected from an unjust government
did not accept representative government
6
"The Laws of Nature and Nature's God" is an idea originating from
Richard Henry Lee
Samuel Adams
George Washington
John Locke
7
Which philosopher advocated for the separation of powers?
Charles de Montesquieu
Cesare Beccaria
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
8
A major reason for Shays's Rebellion was that
Congress wanted more power over the states
legislators thought the government should provide security
citizens were upset about farm foreclosures
states could not decide how western lands would be settled
9
Which of the following lists the steps in order to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Madison introduce, Congress approve, states ratify
Madison introduce, House modify, Congress enforce
Madison introduce, states ratify, Congress enforce
Madison introduce, states approve, Senate modify
10
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence?
List reasons colonists believed they deserved independence
Describe wrongs the king had committed
Establish source of rights for all Americans
Emphasize importance of social contracts
11
Leaders formed committees of correspondence that
sent soldiers to fight in the French and Indian War
began writing a national constitution
urged resistance to the British
established colonial legislatures
12
A major problem with the legislature set up under the Articles of Confederation was that
no power to regulate Native American affairs
could not make treaties with other nations
it was bicameral rather than unicameral
regardless of population, each state had one vote
13
As a result of events such as Shays's Rebellion
each state given a single vote regardless of population
leaders realized the Articles of Confederation were too weak
the British stopped enforcing the Stamp Act
central government lost power to regulate Native Americans
14
What did the British do to the colonists in response to the French and Indian War?
Stopped exporting goods from colonies
Prohibited colonists from creating their own charters
Removed all troops from colonies
Increased taxes
15
Citizens such as Henry Knox were concerned that the national government
was unable to provide citizens with security
did not have the power to coin money
denied individuals' rights
was taking on powers that belonged to the states
16
What was a positive achievement under the Articles of Confederation?
Signed a peace treaty with Britain
Levying and collecting taxes
Establish an executive branch
Stopped states from coining their own money
17
The Federalist Papers were successful primarily because they
limited power of the executive branch
set up clear way of separating government power
solved the dilemma between large and small states
explained principles of American constitutional government
18
A serious problem following the Revolutionary War was that
national government could not make treaties
many states refused to pay off the war debt
national government could not regulate Native Americans
national government could not make their own money
19
How did the English Bill of Rights expand on the Magna Carta?
State that the monarch must have Parliament approval to tax
Establish an independent judiciary
People had the right to a fair and speedy trial
Re-establish supremacy of the monarch
20
An important accomplishment under the Articles of Confederation was that it
created policies for settling lands west of Appalachians
developed a national court system
strengthened central governments ability to collect taxes
stopped states from taxing goods from other states
21
What was a major debate during the writing of the Articles of Confederation?
Should the national government be in control of the military
If the national or state government should be stronger
Legality of slavery
Government should have executive and legislative branches
22
In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argued in favor of a large republic because
it was easier for Congress to regulate interstate commerce
president's power would decrease
states with smaller populations would have more power
chances of majority having common motives decreases
23
The Connecticut Charter set up a representative government because it
stated that all colonists had the right to vote
established the governor as the king's agent in the colonies
gave people the right to elect the governor and judges
allowed for taxation without the consent of the people
24
Which document stated monarchs could not interfere with parliamentary elections?
Old Testament
English Bill of Rights
New Testament
Magna Carta
25
The Bill of Rights was created because the Anti-Federalists were concerned that
small states would be as powerful as large states
new government would trample individual rights
Constitution would not implement the separation of powers
representation in the Senate would be based on population
26
The embargo on Britain hurt the colonies' private business because
the value of British goods was greatly reduced
it decreased income from tariffs
they could no longer make money from British imports
enforcing the embargo was expensive
27
The First Continental Congress
established a government with John Hancock as president
imposed an embargo on Great Britain
decided to go to war with Britain
instructed the colonies to create written constitutions
28
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
Wanted representation in Senate based on population
Did not want the government to be able to restrict slavery
Needed to protect individual liberties
Concerned that the judicial branch would be too powerful
29
The Declaration of Independence states that governments
have divine rights that puts them above the people
can establish a military without consent of legislatures
derive their powers from the consent of the governed
do not have the right to tax those they govern
30
George Mason refused to sign the Constitution because
it created a bicameral legislature
he thought the president should be elected by the people
it prohibited the government from restricting slavery
he believed the term of the president should be 2 years

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