The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention 1787 was important because it

made both states with large and small populations happy

A representative form of government is on in which…

the people vote for representatives

Unalienable Rights: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness. The purpose of this statement was to..

provide justification for declaring independence

Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that

power is shared b/w central government and state governments

Which set of events related to early America is in the correct chronological order?

French-Indian War→ Stamp Act→ Battle of Saratoga→ Pres. GW

Which two key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?

consent of the governed and natural rights

Shay’s Rebellion (1786) became a concern for many national leaders because it showed/indicated…

weaknesses in government under the AOC

Which issue was resolved at the Constitutional Convention (1787)?

a method of determining state representation in Congress

What is an amendment? Choose one:

An addition (to the Constitution).

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose one:

The Senate and House of Representatives.

The Federalist Papers written by Federalists...

win support for ratification of the Constitution

Which two groups debated the ratification of the new Constitution?

Federalists and Antifederalists

Which action is an example of the system of checks and balances?

Senate approves a president’s nominee to the Supreme Court

Based on the United States Constitution, the census helps to determine the number of

electoral votes assigned to each state

What was one effect of the Three-fifths Compromise?

Slave states gained additional congressional representation

Criticsof the Articles of Confederation argued that it

placed too much power in the hands of the states

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? Choose one

Provide schooling and education.

What does the elastic clause of the constitution refer to?

Congress can add anything that is "necessary & proper"

At the Constitutional Convention (1787), which issue was resolved by the great compromise?

representation of states in Congress

Anti Federalists opposed ratification of the United States Constitution until

a bill of rights would be added to protect the people

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

Because of the state's population.

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1
The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention 1787 was important because it
created a single house in Congress
ended the controversy over slavery
made both states with large and small populations happy
established suffrage for all men over the age of 21
2
A representative form of government is on in which…
the people vote for representatives
no laws are necessary
president makes the laws
all people vote directly for the laws
3
This "plan" called for Congress, with seats on the basis of population size.
3/5 Compromise
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
New York Plan
4
What is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment? Choose one:
Speech
To vote.
Trial by jury.
To bear arms
5
What does the judicial branch do? Choose one:
Resolves disputes.
All of the above.
Judicial Review: Reviews laws.
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
6
Unalienable Rights: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness. The purpose of this statement was to..
urge support for the Albany Plan of Union
advocate obedience to Great Britain
provide justification for declaring independence
criticize the Articles of Confederation
7
Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that
all of the above
places the most power in the hands of the legislative branch
includes a system of checks and balances
power is shared b/w central government and state governments
8
Which set of events related to early America is in the correct chronological order?
Battle of Saratoga→French-Indian War →Stamp Act →Pres. GW
Stamp Act→French-Indian War→ Pres. GW→Battle of Saratoga
French-Indian War→ Stamp Act→ Battle of Saratoga→ Pres. GW
Pres. GW→ Stamp Act →Battle of Saratoga→ French-Indian War
9
Which two key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?
consent of the governed and natural rights
universal suffrage and judicial independence
direct democracy and equality for women
majority rule and minority rights
10
If Congress passes a bill and the President refuses to sign it that is called a …
impeachment
dead bill
refusal act
veto
11
Shay’s Rebellion (1786) became a concern for many national leaders because it showed/indicated…
weaknesses in government under the AOC
land was vulnerable to raids by Native American Indians
future conflicts over the spread of slavery
need for federal gov't regulation of interstate commerce
12
Which issue was resolved at the Constitutional Convention (1787)?
a system for electing the president
the power to regulate interstate commerce
the number of justices on the Supreme Court
a method of determining state representation in Congress
13
What is an amendment? Choose one:
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence.
An addition (to the Constitution).
An introduction.
The Preamble to the Constitution.
14
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose one:
The House of Lords and the House of Commons
The Senate and House of Representatives.
The Senate and the courts.
The House of Representatives and the courts.
15
The Federalist Papers written by Federalists...
win support for ratification of the Constitution
endorse candidates running for Congress
persuade voters to keep the Articles of Confederation
promote independence from Great Britain
16
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Choose one:
The President.
Freedom of speech.
The people.
Checks and balances.
17
What was added when Anti-Federalist refused the Constitution?
The Preamble
An Elastic Clause
The Bill of Rights
Separation of Powers
18
Which two groups debated the ratification of the new Constitution?
Federalists and Antifederalists
loyalists and revolutionaries
Democratic Party and Whig Party
executive branch and judicial branch
19
In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine urged American colonists to
establish their own nation
form an alliance with France
pay their colonial taxes
obey the laws of Parliament
20
What does the Constitution do? Choose one:
Protects basic rights of Americans.
Defines the government
All of these answers.
Sets up the government.
21
Which action is an example of the system of checks and balances?
New York State requires at least 180 school days per year
An individual pays both a state and a federal income tax
The HOR votes to expel one of its members
Senate approves a president’s nominee to the Supreme Court
22
Based on the United States Constitution, the census helps to determine the number of
members of congressional subcommittees
presidential candidates
electoral votes assigned to each state
senators from each state
23
What is the highest court in the United States? Choose one:
International Court of Justice
Federal Appeals Court
.Circuit Court
Supreme Court
24
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Choose one:
The Declaration of Independence.
The Bill of Rights.
inalienable rights.
The Articles of Confederation.
25
What was one effect of the Three-fifths Compromise?
A two-house legislature was created.
Slave states gained additional congressional representation
The number of justices on the Supreme Court was established.
Presidential appointments were assured easy confirmation.
26
Who makes federal laws? Choose one:
Congress.
The President
The states.
The Supreme Court.
27
Criticsof the Articles of Confederation argued that it
provided a strong system of federal courts
placed too much power in the hands of the states
used a draft to raise a national army
imposed unfair taxes on the states
28
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? Choose one
Make treaties.
Coin or print money.
Provide schooling and education.
Create an army.
29
What does the elastic clause of the constitution refer to?
The President to kill a bill by simply not signing it
powers not mentioned in the BOR are reserved to the people
The Supreme Court to rule that a law is unconstitutional
Congress can add anything that is "necessary & proper"
30
A bicameral legislature
based off equal representation only
has 2 houses in Congress
based only off of population
has 1 house in Congress
31
Which two bodies make up the legislative body?
Senate & HOR
President & Vice President
Supreme Court & District Court
Appeals Court & District Court
32
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Choose one:
The Vice-President.
The Secretary of Defense.
The Attorney General.
The President.
33
Under our Constitution, what is one power of the federal government?
To provide schooling.
To provide police departments.
To make treaties
To issue driver’s licenses.
34
Who signs bills to become laws? Choose one:
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Vice President.
The President.
The Secretary of State.
35
At the Constitutional Convention (1787), which issue was resolved by the great compromise?
power of Congress to tax exports
Regulation of interstate commerce
representation of states in Congress
method of electing the president
36
Anti Federalists opposed ratification of the United States Constitution until
senators would be elected directly by the people
a bill of rights would be added to protect the people
the president was given increased powers
supporters would receive a fair share of federal govt jobs
37
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's location.
State Reps are senior the House of Representatives.
Because of the state's population.
Because of the geographical size of the state
38
The Boston Tea Party was a demonstration of the opposition of colonial merchants to
taxation without representation
a high tax on tea
the British East India Company monopoly
all of the above
39
The United States Constitution grants the Senate the power to
approve treaties
appoint ambassadors
impeach governors
issue pardons
40
The idea of self-government/democracy is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? Choose one:
We the British.
We the People
. We the Colonists.
Congress shall make.
41
The term of justices of the Supreme Court as stated in the Constitution is
Life
Six years
Nine years
Two- 4 year terms or a third with Congress approval
42
How many amendments does the Constitution have? Choose one:
23
19
18
27

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