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VUS.5 - Constitutional Era Test Review
VUS.5 - Constitutional Era Test Review
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1
What clause of the US Constitution is established to give the federal government implied powers in this opinion?
Exceptions Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
2
Which of the following is NOT an example of rights given by the Bill of Rights?
Free speech
Freedom to petition the governmentFreedom of religion
Freedom of the press
Freedom to volunteer
3
Which branch of the government was the subject of the Great Compromise?
All three branches
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
4
Which of the following is NOT a reason why an anti-federalist would be against the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?
They gave the president power to deport any alien he thought dangerous.
They were vetoed by President Thomas Jefferson.
They gave the president power to arrest aliens from an enemy nation.
They made it a crime to publish criticism of the government.
5
Which author created a document based on the VA Declaration of Rights and the VA Statute for Religious Freedom?
George Mason
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
6
Identify the point that was NOT made by Jefferson in his Statute on Religious Freedom
All people should have the same basic rights regardless of their religions
Churches should be supported through taxation.
Citizens should not be required to financially support churches.
Citizens should not be required to attend church.
7
When did political parties emerge?
Late 1790's
Early 20th century
Pre-revolutionary war
Early 1780's
8
This cartoon depicts when French officials tried to bribe American diplomats before negotiations. What event is this?
Iran-Contra Affair
XYZ Affair
Watergate Scandal
De Lôme Letter
9
Who was the President of the United States during the Quasi War?
John Adams
Aaron Burr
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
10
Which two Virginia leaders were in favor of the ratification of the Constitution?
3 and 4
2 and 3
1 and 4
1 and 2
11
Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Mason
George Washington
12
Who was the main spokesman for the Democratic-Republican party?
George Washington
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
13
Who is recognized as the basic author of the Virginia Plan?
James Madison
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
14
Which of the following is NOT a Federalist leader?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
15
Who was the main spokesman for the Federalist party?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
16
Which answer does NOT describe why the Bill of Rights was drafted?
To show that the United States was creating a strong government
As a result of the debate over the Constitution
As a compromise between those for and against the Constitution
17
Which Marshall Court decision set forth a broadly national view of economic affairs?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Gibbons v. Ogden
18
Which of the following is NOT an example of rights given by the Bill of Rights?
Freedom to recycle
Freedom to bear arms
Freedom of religion
Freedom to assemble peacefully
19
Which group argued that a Bill of Rights would be unnecessary because the Constitution itself protected basic rights?
Tories
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Republicans
20
Which Marshall Court decision set forth the doctrine of implied powers?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCulloch v. Maryland
21
Which Supreme Court decision is described in the box?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
22
Which of the following was NOT established by the Great Compromise?
Number of House Representatives per state would be determined by population
the executive branch
a bicameral legislature
two representatives for each state in the Senate
23
Which of the following is NOT an Anti-Federalist leader?
Patrick Henry
George Mason
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
24
Which Marshall Court decision set forth the doctrine of judicial review?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madison
25
Between 1801 and 1835, the Supreme Court made many decisions that resulted in —
increasing states' powers
strengthening the federal government
supporting workers' rights
weakening the system of slavery
26
What did anti-Federalists propose to convince Massachusetts to ratify the Constitution?
New system for electing the leader of executive branch of the federal govt
Bill of Rights would restrict federal power/protect the rights of citizens
Process by which federal government could overrule laws passed by states
process by which states could veto acts of Congress & the executive branch
27
What were the Federalist Papers?
Notes taken by delegates during the Constitutional Convention
Arguments by officials who were in favor of strong state governments
Articles written by supporters of a strong federal system of government
Debates over Washington being the most suitable person for U.S. President
28
Who was the Secretary of the Treasury that proposed a financial plan including the First National Bank of the US?
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
29
The VA Declaration of Rights is to the ________________ as the VA Statute for Religious Freedom is to the 1st Amendment.
Constitution
Virginia Plan
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
30
Chief Justice John Marshall strengthened the role of the United States Supreme Court by establishing the Court as —
the least powerful branch of national government
an equal branch of national government
the most powerful branch of national government
a separate branch of national government
31
Which document was the first to outlaw the practice of government support for one favored church?
Magna Carta
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Virginia Declaration of Rights
U.S. Bill of Rights
32
Who was the author of the Bill of Rights?
George Washington
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
33
Which of the following historical figures is not considered a Founding Father?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
34
What idea would Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom support?
State-sponsored churches
Punishment for inappropriate religious traditions
Mandatory tithes to churches
State neutrality on religion
35
Which statements are true of the Anti-Federalist party?
2 and 3
2 and 4
1 and 2
1 and 3
36
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall's rulings on which cases helped to strengthen the role of the judicial branch?
Gibbons v. Ogden
All Answers Listed
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
37
Which areas were heavily debated in the construction of the U.S. Constitution?
All answers listed
Checks and balances
States' rights and the rights of individuals
The issue of slavery
38
Which body's membership is based upon a state's population?
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Military Provost
39
Which document reiterated the notion that basic human rights should not be violated by governments?
Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
40
Thomas Jefferson promoted religious freedom in the drafting of the Bill of Rights by—
creating a state church that allowed citizens to worship the same religion
supporting the idea that a state church should be abolished
encouraging the development of an established religion in America
calling for the church and the government to be interconnected
41
Who was the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
Patrick Henry
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
42
Besides Alexander Hamilton, who was the main leader of the Federalist (political) party?
John Jay
James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
43
People who supported the ratification of the Constitution were called —
Anti-federalists
Federalists
Anarchists
Revisionists
44
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
45
What is the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
States can control interstate commerce.
State laws can not conflict with federal laws.
State laws can not restrict monopolies.
States can issue exclusive waterway rights.
46
Who appointed John Marshall to the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
47
What is this excerpt from a speech made during the Constitutional Convention arguing?
Federalist's argument for checks & balances being imperative for government
Federalist's argument in favor of strong executive and legislative branches
Anti-Federalist's argument that the executive is being given too much power
Anti-Federalist's argument against checks and balances between branches
48
Which governmental power was established by the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison?
The president can appoint members to the Supreme Court
Congress can impeach the president or other Executive Branch officials.
The Supreme Court can decide the constitutionality of laws.
The Supreme Court can determine the powers of the state legislatures
49
Which early Supreme Court case did NOT impact the rise of capitalism in America?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
50
Which of the following is true regarding the Constitution of the United States of America?
Was not ratified by enough states to go into effect
Was not constructed to balance interests through compromise
Established federal law as the supreme law of the land
Created unicameral legislature with equal amount representatives for states
51
The Virginia Declaration of Rights is important to American history because -
it became the basis for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution
it became the basis for the First Amendment to the Constitution
it declared our independence from England
it established the rights of the Virginia Company of London to settle N.A.