Benchmark 2 Review

Multiple Choice

What did the Northwest Ordinance establish a plan for?

• The removal of states

• The addition of states

• The division of states

• The renaming of states

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What was one of the most important requirements to get land in the Northwest Territory?

• Commitment to agriculture

• Commitment to trade

• Commitment to education

• Commitment to military service

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What was created by the Great Compromise?

• A single house Congress

• A two house Congress

• A three house Congress

• A four house Congress

Multiple Choice

Which part of Congress is based on equal representation?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

Multiple Choice

Which part of Congress is based on population?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

Multiple Choice

What does the 8th Amendment of the Bill of Rights prohibit?

• Freedom of speech

• Cruel or unusual punishment

• Right to bear arms

• Quartering of soldiers

Multiple Choice

According to the 9th Amendment, what do citizens have?

• The right to vote

• More rights that aren’t listed in the Constitution

• Freedom of religion

• The right to a fair trial

Multiple Choice

Which amendment is associated with prohibiting cruel or unusual punishment?

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

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What is the main focus of the 10th Amendment?

• Rights of the accused

• Rights of the states

• Rights of the press

• Rights of the military

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What is meant by Limited Government?

• The government can do anything it wants.

• The government cannot do what is not in the Constitution.

• Power is shared between state and national governments.

• Representatives rule without elections.

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What is Federalism?

• The people have the ultimate authority.

• The government cannot do what is not in the Constitution.

• Power is shared between national and state governments.

• Representatives rule without elections.

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Which principle involves the people voting for representatives?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Federalism

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What is the principle of Separation of Powers?

• Power is concentrated in one branch

• Power is separated between the three branches

• Power is given to the citizens

• Power is shared with other countries

Multiple Choice

What does the system of Checks and Balances ensure?

• Each branch has power over the other two branches

• Each branch operates independently without oversight

• Each branch is responsible for its own funding

• Each branch can veto the Constitution

Multiple Choice

What are Individual Rights meant to protect?

• The power of the government

• The liberties of citizens

• The wealth of the nation

• The rights of foreign entities

Multiple Choice

Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Branch

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• Create laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Approve laws

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a responsibility of citizens?

• Staying an informed voter

• Traveling abroad

• Owning a business

• Attending college

Multiple Choice

Which responsibility involves financial contribution to the government?

• Pay taxes

• Donate to charity

• Buy government bonds

• Open a savings account

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of citizens?

• Traveling abroad

• Staying an informed voter

• Serve on juries

• Pay taxes

Multiple Choice

What was the main disagreement between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?

• The location of the capital

• The power of the federal government

• The design of the national flag

• The type of currency to use

Multiple Choice

Which party did Thomas Jefferson belong to?

• Federalist Party

• Democrat Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party

Multiple Choice

What type of government did the Federalist Party support?

• Weak state government

• Strong federal government

• Anarchist government

• Monarchy

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Which financial institution did the Federalist Party support the creation of?

• State bank

• National bank

• Credit union

• Investment bank

Multiple Choice

What was established in the case of Marbury v. Madison?

• Judicial Review

• Executive Privilege

• Legislative Supremacy

• Federalism

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What is the power of the Supreme Court to review laws passed by Congress and Presidential orders called?

• Judicial Review

• Executive Order

• Legislative Veto

• Constitutional Amendment

Multiple Choice

What does Judicial Review allow the judicial branch to do?

• Create new laws

• Amend the Constitution

• Strike down an act of Congress

• Veto Presidential orders

Multiple Choice

What was the effect of securing the Louisiana territory on the size of the United States?

• It halved the size

• It doubled the size

• It tripled the size

• It had no effect

Multiple Choice

What precedent did the Louisiana Purchase establish?

• Precedents for state rights

• Precedents for presidential powers

• Precedents for judicial review

• Precedents for congressional powers

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Who did Jackson put in place of the old government officials?

• People who supported him.

• People who opposed him.

• People who were neutral.

• People who were famous.

Multiple Choice

What is the system called where Jackson replaced officials with his supporters?

• Spoils system.

• Merit system.

• Democratic system.

• Federal system.

Multiple Choice

What phrase is associated with the spoils system?

• The victor gets the spoils.

• The winner takes all.

• The best man wins.

• The strongest survives.

Multiple Choice

Why did thousands of Irish immigrants come to America?

• To escape political turmoil

• To work in factories due to a potato famine

• To join the Know-nothing political party

• To explore new lands

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What was a primary reason for German immigrants coming to America?

• To join the Know-nothing political party

• To escape political turmoil and find work opportunities

• To participate in nativism

• To explore new lands

Multiple Choice

What did the surge in immigration fuel in America?

• A rise in nativism

• A decrease in factory jobs

• An increase in political parties

• A decline in population

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main benefits of the steamboat, canals, national roads, and railroads?

• Increased pollution

• Slower transportation

• Faster movement of goods and people

• Higher prices

Multiple Choice

What was the impact of the steamboat and other transportation advancements on prices?

• Increased prices

• Decreased prices

• No change in prices

• Prices fluctuated randomly

Multiple Choice

What advancement allowed for rapid communication?

• Steamboat

• Telegraph

• Railroad

• Canal