Constitution Era

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The Articles only had one ​

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of government, which had the ability to ​

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war, make ​

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, and borrow money.

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One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

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tax

ask

demand

force

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This land forbid ​

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, and allowed freedom of ​

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and trial by ​

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slavery

religion

jury

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Farmers could not ​

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state ​

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, and states took the farmer’s ​

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away.

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Shays' Rebellion (1786-87) was a ​

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by American farmers due to heavy ​

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and taxes, highlighting ​

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in the Articles of Confederation and leading to a stronger ​

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government.

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revolt

debts

weaknesses

federal

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Match the following plan with its correct description.

• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Great Compromise

Large state plan for representation in Congress

Small state plan for representation in Congress

Compromise between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans

• Large state plan for representation in Congress

• Small state plan for representation in Congress

• Compromise between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans

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The Three-Fifths Compromise (1787) counted ​

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individuals as ​

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of a person for ​

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representation in the U.S. Congress, ​

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southern states.

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enslaved

three-fifths

population

benefiting

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Match the following documents to their correct description.

• Magna Carta
• Mayflower Compact
• English Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

A document that limited the power of the English monarchy

An agreement for self-government among the Pilgrims

A law that guaranteed certain rights to English citizens

A document that declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain

The supreme law of the United States

• A document that limited the power of the English monarchy
• An agreement for self-government among the Pilgrims
• A law that guaranteed certain rights to English citizens
• A document that declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain

• The supreme law of the United States

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Match the following people to their correct description.

• John Locke
• Charles Montesquieu
• William Blackstone

Enlightenment philosopher who advocated for natural rights and social contract theory

French philosopher known for his theory of separation of powers

King should not take away property;

• Enlightenment philosopher who advocated for natural rights and social contract theory

• French philosopher known for his theory of separation of powers

• King should not take away property;

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​

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out of the ​

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states had to ​

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the Constitution in order for it to go into ​

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.

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9

13

ratify

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Identify the correct descriptions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

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Wrote Federalist papers

opposed the Constitution

demanded a bill of rights

supported the Constitution

wanted a strong national government

wanted more power in the states

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​

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is when the ​

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have the ultimate ​

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. ​

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is when the people vote for ​

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to rule on their behalf.

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Government is when the ​

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cannot do what is not in the Constitution.​

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is when the power is ​

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between national and ​

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government.

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Limited

government

Federalism

shared

state

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Separation of ​

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-power is separated between the ​

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branches. Checks and ​

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-each branch has ​

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over the other ​

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branches. Individual Rights - basic liberties of citizens are protected.

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Match the following principle to the correct description.

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

the people vote for representatives

Power is balanced among the 3 branches

power is shared

power is limited

people have ultimate authority

• the people vote for representatives

• Power is balanced among the 3 branches

• power is shared

• power is limited

• people have ultimate authority

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To ​

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the constitution: ​

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of both houses of ​

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have to vote for the change & ​

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of the state ​

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have to vote for the change.

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Match the following branches to their correct description.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

President

Congress

Supreme Court

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

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Naturalized Citizen- Select 4 correct answers

• Live in U.S. for 5 years

• Be 18 years old

• Understand U.S. history and government

• Swear allegiance to the Constitution

• born in the US

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A ​

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Citizen is ​

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in U.S. or ​

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are U.S. ​

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.

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Which amendment gives the following rights/freedoms: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble and petition?

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2nd Amendment

3rd Amendment

1st Amendment

4th Amendment

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Which amendment states that the citizens do not have quarter soldiers?

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The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?

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Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

Powers reserved to the states.

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

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Which amendment gives citizens the right to due process of law?

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Which amendment was added to the Bill of Rights because the citizens mistrusted standing armies?

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2nd Amendment

3rd Amendment

8th Amendment

4th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment added to the Bill of Rights because the colonist were angry that the King had their homes searched without a warrant?

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 1st

• 10th

• 3rd

• 8th

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Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 2nd

• 1st

• 9th

• 7th

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Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 11th

• 3rd

• 8th

• 4th

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Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 7th

• 6th

• 2nd

• 4th

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Which amendment is this case referring to?

• 8th

• 9th

• 7th

• 6th

Multiple Choice

Which amendment was passed because the colonists were unable to criticize or question the King?

• 3rd Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Multiple Choice

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

• Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• English Bill of Rights